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Council removes $18,907 plow charge from warrant and urges stronger procurement oversight
Summary
After questioning why a $18,907 plow purchase appeared on the town warrant without prior board approval, Council member Barbara Bukowski successfully moved to remove the line item; the board directed staff to produce procurement documentation and to discuss policy enforcement at an upcoming department-head meeting.
Council member Barbara Bukowski moved on March 25 to amend the consent warrant and remove a Viking Clive invoice for $18,907.40 for highway plow equipment, saying she could not find a prior board resolution approving the purchase and citing Town Highway Law and the town's procurement policy as grounds for concern.
Bukowski said the purchase exceeded the $1,000 threshold that requires board approval and asked highway staff to explain. Highway Superintendent Rick…
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