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Vernon County trustees weigh repair versus replacement after minibus frame corrosion
Summary
Trustees were told the facility minibus has extensive frame rust and may fail state inspection if repairs are not made; trustees and BSJ management discussed repair costs, trade-in offers and leasing or purchasing options, with staff to return with usage and cost comparisons.
Trustees of the Vernon County Board heard that a campus minibus at Vernon Manor has significant frame rust and could fail state inspection unless the frame is repaired this year.
The board was read an email from Shane Moore of Sleepy Hollow saying, “If we don't make the frame repairs this year, the bus will not pass state inspection next year.” The message — relayed during a report by a trustee — said the level of corrosion may require custom frame fabrication rather than off‑the‑shelf parts.
Why it matters: the vehicle is used to transport residents for outings and appointments; trustees and management said the bus’s structural condition, the potential cost of…
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