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Rockville council approves cash purchase and trade-in for new plow truck; water discoloration discussed
Summary
Council authorized a cash purchase of a new public-works plow truck and approved trading in a 2006 vehicle, and discussed resident concerns about occasional discolored tap water; motions on the truck purchase and trade-in were recorded as unanimous.
Council members reported on a finance-committee review and confirmed the city has reserves available to pay cash for a new plow truck rather than using financing. A council member moved to purchase the truck with available equipment funds and general savings; another member seconded the motion. The council recorded the motion as approved unanimously. The council also moved and approved trading in the 2006 plow truck to complete the procurement.
Public Works staff said the cash approach would save the city interest and financing costs compared with a five-year financing package. The transcript referenced an estimated savings figure but did not present a complete dollar breakdown in committee or the meeting record; staff confirmed the truck is available and could be delivered within days.
Later in the meeting, council addressed a resident concern about discolored water. Public Works staff noted that interior cleaning was last completed the prior year and that manganese in the source water can temporarily discolor service lines; staff recommended that residents bring a sample to City Hall for testing and suggested running water to clear brief discoloration episodes.
The council adjourned following these items.
