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Rushford Village approves $107,052 in public‑works vehicle and winter equipment purchases
Summary
The Rushford Village Council on April 15 approved buying a 2025 F‑550 chassis for $58,148 and a dump body, spreader and plow package for $48,904 (total $107,052). Councilors said the purchases respond to rising equipment prices and lead‑time concerns; motions carried unanimously.
The Rushford Village Council voted April 15 to buy a 2025 Ford F‑550 4x4 chassis and a dump‑body and winter‑maintenance equipment package to replace aging fleet vehicles.
Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor Trenten Chiglo presented written quotes showing a Sugarloaf Ford F‑550 chassis priced at $58,148 and a Universal Truck quote for a Henderson Mark III dump body ($31,114), Hiniker 775 auger spreader ($7,995) and Hiniker 9595 9½‑foot poly plow ($9,795), for a combined equipment cost of $48,904 and a total purchase price of $107,052. Chiglo said the city budgeted $115,000 for the replacement and estimated a $12,000–$15,000 trade‑in value for the 2012 F‑450, though he recommended auctioning that truck because demand for that configuration is limited.
"Prices appear likely to rise, and delivery lead times are growing," Chiglo told the council, urging timely procurement. The council approved the chassis purchase (motion by Mike Ebner, second by Travis Link) and the equipment package (motion by Mike Ebner, second by Travis Link); both motions carried.
Chiglo warned installation of the dump body and spreader could take up to six months and noted that Universal Truck's schedule could affect when the equipment is operational. Council members said the purchases were intended to keep the public‑works fleet ready for both spring maintenance and the coming winter.
The meeting also addressed road materials: the council accepted quotes from Bruening Rock and Milestone Materials and voted to split the contract between the two suppliers at the quoted rates to ensure suitable rock types for different roads and to preserve winter spreading capability. That procurement was approved in a separate motion (motion by Travis Link, second by Rick Ruberg).
The council adjourned at 7:34 p.m.; the next regular meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2025, with a May 20 road tour noted on the agenda.
