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Public works committee backs $420,000 refuse truck recommendation to village board
Summary
After a weeks‑long demonstration period with vendors, the committee voted to recommend the village board purchase a side‑loading refuse vehicle spec’d to local alleys and operations for $420,000; the recommendation passed by voice vote.
The Public Works Committee voted to recommend that the Village Board purchase a replacement side‑loading refuse truck in the amount of $420,000.
Staff said crews and fleet personnel spent weeks testing demonstration trucks to evaluate turning radius, capacity and equipment configuration in Whitefish Bay’s unique alley environment. The model recommended to the board was the one the team used most during the trial period and included refinements the operators requested (for example, an additional camera).
The committee moved and seconded a recommendation to the village board, and members approved the recommendation by voice vote. Staff said the village will retain two rear‑loader trucks for specific tasks and will auction the oldest, most‑repair‑prone unit when the new vehicle arrives.
Committee members asked whether competitive bidding was used; staff answered that vendors differ by body and specification and that the recommended configuration best meets operational needs. The item will return to the village board for a formal purchase decision and budget authorization.
