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Town weighs repair vs. purchase of trucks; decision tabled until Tuesday
Summary
Council members discussed repairing a 2014 Chevy (repair estimate $4,150), a used black Silverado offered near $33,000 with an $8,000 plow, and state-contract new trucks near $41,500; they agreed to table the decision until the next meeting for further review.
Town leaders discussed the municipal fleet and whether to repair older vehicles or buy used or new trucks during the March 26 special meeting. The chair summarized repair and purchase price indications and recommended delaying a final decision until more members could review the details.
The chair said a 2014 white Chevy 4x4 would cost about $4,150 to repair and described a used black Silverado listed around $33,000 that includes a recently installed $8,000 plow. The chair also noted state-contract pricing for new crew-cab short-bed trucks "around $41,500" and said new trucks would come with warranties that reduce long-term maintenance risk. The transcript records discussion of mileage concerns (one used truck had roughly 109,000 miles), trade-offs between upfront cost and warranty coverage, and differing member preferences for new versus used vehicles.
After reviewing the options, the chair proposed tabling the item "until Tuesday" so members, including Jimmy, could inspect the proposals and provide input. The meeting record indicates the body agreed to table the purchase decision; the transcript does not include a roll-call or formal tally for that motion.
