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Trustees weigh propane bids that could save the township about $14,500 a year; decision deferred
Summary
Trustees reviewed three propane vendor proposals—Powers Oil $2.29/gal, 20 First Century $1.69/gal, Salem Propene $1.97/gal—and heard an estimate that switching to $1.69/gal could save roughly $14,500 annually based on prior usage. The board asked for updated contracts and deferred action to the next meeting.
Trustees discussed competing propane proposals for the cemetery and community center and asked administration to obtain clarified contracts before deciding.
A trustee presented three bids: Powers Oil at $2.29 per gallon, 20 First Century at $1.69 per gallon (no tank rental, no delivery fees, automatic fill and term options of 12 or 24 months), and Salem Propene at $1.97 per gallon (with a purchase‑minimum buyback clause). Using usage figures provided for the previous year—about 1,700 to 1,800 gallons—the trustee said the $1.69 rate would represent roughly a $14,500 annual savings compared with the higher current pricing discussed at earlier meetings.
Board members asked for clarified contract dates and requested that vendors send corrected paperwork (the trustee asked for July‑to‑July terms). The board agreed to hold the propane decision until the next meeting after administration circulates updated contract terms.
The discussion included basic security and logistics questions; administration said the vendor and Brimfield Township IT/maintenance staff would handle tanks and data‑wiping for recycled equipment. No formal procurement action was taken during the meeting.
