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Council approves $36,000 repair for large plow truck to keep fleet operational
Summary
South Russell council authorized $36,000 to repair the hydraulic and control systems on a 2020 large plow truck after the street committee reviewed estimates and recommended repair rather than immediate replacement.
Council approved a $36,000 repair to the village's 2020 large plow truck to replace the hydraulic and operating control systems.
Street committee members presented the estimate and said the dealer recommended replacing the truck's hydraulic controls and related components because the existing system was inconsistent across the fleet and caused operational gaps (for example, salting halts when the plow is shifted). Committee members said a repaired truck would share the same control system as the village's 2018 unit, simplifying operation and training.
Council voted in favor of proceeding with the repair. During discussion members noted the choice between repair and replacement; the committee reported that a new, similarly outfitted single-axle truck would cost several times the repair estimate, and that previous purchases had relied more on demo units. The public works superintendent said the repair would allow standardization across the fleet and reduce operational limitations during inclement weather.
The council discussed whether to delay approval until additional quotes were obtained; the committee said it had received the dealer estimate and preferred not to delay the work because of seasonal needs. The motion to approve the $36,000 repair passed by voice vote.
