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Bluff City delays final vote on two public‑works vehicles pending more information
Summary
The board removed the second reading and public hearing for two public‑works vehicle purchases from tonight's agenda and scheduled a prior work session to review vehicle ages, mileage, repair costs and replacement needs.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen struck the second reading and public hearing for an ordinance to purchase two public‑works vehicles from tonight’s agenda and agreed to hold a short work session before an upcoming planning commission meeting to review missing fleet details.
Several board members said they had requested specifics — vehicle year, mileage, repair history and repair cost estimates — but had not received that information in advance. One member noted the buy could be reduced from two vehicles to one depending on those details and available budget. Staff said a bi‑weekly report included some vehicle condition information but that repair‑cost estimates and full mileage/year data remain to be compiled.
Board members discussed fleet needs, snow‑plow availability and prior repairs (one repair had cost more than $9,000 last year). The chair proposed a 6:00 p.m. work session before the planning commission’s 6:15 p.m. meeting to allow a fuller review. No final purchase vote occurred at the meeting.
