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Board approves purchase of hook-lift utility vehicle for public works
Summary
The board approved purchase of a hook-lift utility vehicle and attachments recommended by the public works committee to replace multiple vehicles; staff said the item was in the CIP and will be debt-financed in early 2026, with delivery more than a year out; transcribed purchase amount is unclear in the record.
Whitefish Bay — The Village Board voted to approve the purchase of a hook-lift utility vehicle and attachments after the public works committee recommended awarding the bid.
Village Manager Matt said the vehicle was included in the capital improvement program and will replace a rear-loader refuse truck, a leaf trailer and a single-axle dump truck. He told the board the village will borrow funds in early 2026 and 2027 to finance the purchase and that vendor quotes were included in the meeting packet.
Kelsey, a public works representative, explained the fleet manager routinely auctions retired vehicles or sends irreparable ones to salvage; she said three vehicles are scheduled for auction and that the fleet mechanic believes the lowest bid vendor’s chassis and hydraulic system are acceptable based on prior relationships and inspection.
Board members asked about delivery timing and training; staff said delivery is expected to be over a year and that cross-training with subject-matter experts will address the learning curve. The motion passed by voice vote. The precise purchase price is unclear in the transcript (transcribed as "$614,32"); the record did not provide a corrected total during the meeting.
