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Council declares vehicles and equipment surplus, citing wear and replacement
Summary
The council unanimously approved Motion 2025-69 to declare multiple town vehicles and equipment surplus, including a 2016 Ford Explorer patrol vehicle and a 2007 38-foot bucket truck with low miles but high engine hours and worn hydraulics.
The mayor presented Motion 2025-69 to declare specific town vehicles and equipment surplus; department heads described the condition of each item before the council voted to approve the declaration.
The police chief said a 2016 Ford Explorer patrol vehicle has not been on the road for two months since its replacement. Electric utility director Tim Lawrence described a 2007 38-foot bucket truck that was slated for replacement years ago; he said the truck shows about 59,000 miles but has roughly 15,000 engine hours and a worn hydraulic system, explaining why mileage alone is not an indicator of service life.
Water department staff gave similar context for their older truck, noting low odometer miles but significant operating hours from pole work. With no public comment, Vice President Burrell moved to approve the surplus declaration and Council member Horace seconded. The motion passed unanimously with Council member Nichols absent.
The council did not discuss sale method, reserve pricing, or timelines during the meeting; those implementation details were left to staff. The administration indicated surplus designation is intended to allow disposal consistent with town policy and procurement rules.
