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Select Board votes to auction decommissioned 2018 police cruiser, citing fleet‑rotation goals
Summary
After debating fleet rotation, maintenance costs and possible transfers to volunteer emergency management, the board voted unanimously to put a decommissioned 2018 police vehicle up for auction at the next available sale.
The Select Board voted Nov. 24 to auction a decommissioned 2018 police cruiser, continuing a multi‑year effort to rotate the town’s police fleet and reduce long‑term maintenance costs.
Background and debate: The vehicle was decommissioned by the police chief and stored at the highway department. Some board members argued the 2018 cruiser remains in better condition than older vehicles and could be useful to fire or emergency management units that currently run small budgets; others said giving extra vehicles to departments with limited operating funds undermines the six‑year rotation plan intended to cut maintenance costs.
Several members emphasized that surplus or auction proceeds can include a reserve, and the board discussed reserve thresholds and the option to re‑offer the vehicle if bids do not meet expectations. After discussion, a motion to place the vehicle for auction at the next available auction date carried by voice/roll‑call vote.
