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Corydon council OKs asset reconciliation and rate-study engagements; tables snow-plow/spreader purchase
Summary
Council authorized a capital-asset reconciliation engagement (up to $6,600) and a $10,000 water/sewer rate study (two $5,000 engagements), approved the dump-truck invoice but tabled approval of a $19,067 plow and $14,063 spreader pending further vendor shopping by staff.
The council authorized two administrative engagements and reviewed a large equipment invoice during its meeting.
Staff asked for authorization for Paul to sign an engagement letter with O’Connor Group CPA to complete a capital-asset reconciliation at a maximum cost of $6,600. Council approved the engagement. Separately, the town will engage a consultant to perform a water and sewer rate study; staff presented a proposal of $5,000 per utility ($10,000 total) and the council authorized staff to sign the engagement letters.
On fleet procurement, the council reviewed an invoice for a dump truck for $134,389.23 and discussed optional snow-plow and salt-spreader add-ons priced at $19,067 and $14,063, respectively. Kenny said he would shop for a cheaper spreader; the council moved to table approval of the plow and spreader until staff returned with alternate quotes while the truck invoice itself was approved for payment on the record.
Why it matters: The rate study will inform future utility rate adjustments; the asset reconciliation responds to audit work. The truck and attachments affect the street department’s winter operations but require further pricing verification before final spending on attachments.
