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Simsbury approves $63,100 supplemental appropriation for Highway Department crew leader truck
Summary
The Board approved a $63,100 supplemental appropriation to purchase a one‑ton crew leader truck (with plow and sander); Town Engineer Tom Roy said vehicle replacement follows a seven‑year cycle and surplus equipment sales helped offset the cost.
The Board of Selectmen voted to approve a supplemental appropriation of $63,100 to purchase a one‑ton crew leader truck for the Highway Department and recommended the appropriation to the Board of Finance.
Town Engineer/Public Works Director Tom Roy explained the department assigns F350 trucks to four crew leaders, replaces them at roughly seven years when they approach about 100,000 miles, and retains trade‑in value by replacing them on that schedule. Surplus equipment and auction sales generated $67,200; after accounting for other allocations there was $63,100 available to apply toward a replacement truck.
After discussion, Selectman Steve Antonio moved to approve the appropriation and Diana Yeisley seconded the motion; all board members voted in favor. The appropriation action will be recommended to the Board of Finance for final funding authorization.
