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Bluff City staff urge board to budget for two public works trucks ahead of winter
Summary
Town staff told the board the public works fleet is deteriorating and asked the board to consider buying two trucks — likely 2500 series pickups — before winter; board was told $35,000 is currently budgeted and a budget amendment will be required to complete the purchases.
Town staff briefed the Board on the deteriorated condition of much of Bluff City's public works fleet and asked the board to consider authorizing funds to buy two replacement vehicles, particularly to ensure winter operations such as plowing and salt spreading.
Staff reported a range of truck conditions: several vehicles were out of service for clutch or oil leaks, one was in the shop for EGR valve work, and body/frame issues were prevalent on older units. The board was told there are eight trucks in the fleet but many have mechanical or structural problems that limit reliability.
The town currently has $35,000 in the budget for vehicles; staff said a budget amendment would be required to buy the two recommended trucks. Staff described the desired vehicle as a 2,500‑series crew pickup that could carry a plow and salt spreader; new examples were priced in the discussion at roughly $48,000–$62,000 each. The board emphasized stewardship of funds and asked staff to search for used vehicles as well as new options and to bring options back quickly when available.
No formal purchase motion was made at the meeting; board members asked staff to continue searching and to present purchase options and any required budget amendment at a future meeting.
