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Monmouth council approves about $251,000 purchase of replacement plow/salt truck
Summary
The council voted unanimously June 1 to approve the low bid from Next Truck Center (about $250,988) to replace a heavy‑duty plow/salt truck; the purchase will be funded from the enterprise (water/sewer) fund and council members cited safety concerns about the current truck's frame and exhaust leaking into the cab.
Braden presented a request to replace an aging heavy‑duty plow and salt‑spreader truck and asked the council to approve the low bid for purchase and outfitting.
Braden said the truck parked outside has “quite a few frame issues” and that exhaust was leaking into the cab; the bed was not fully operational and there were braking concerns. He described the vehicle as having served the city for about 25 years and said replacement is necessary to maintain plowing and salting capability.
The city solicited bids; the low bidder for the truck plus outfitting was Next Truck Center at $250,988 (bid amount presented in council discussion). Braden said the purchase would be funded through the enterprise fund (water/sewer), which restricts expenditures to utility‑related capital needs rather than the general fund.
A council member noted that a fire truck is also needed and that a $5 million general obligation bond has been authorized to explore funding for a new fire truck and a new water treatment plant; council members indicated they want to move on the plow truck without long delay.
A motion to approve the low bid was made and seconded; the council took a roll‑call vote and the motion carried unanimously.
