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Selectmen approve surplusing public-works truck after debate over fleet purchases
Summary
The board approved declaring a 2012 International Workstar (fleet asset H35) surplus and sending it to auction, but one selectman opposed, arguing the town should reconsider replacing working vehicles given rising costs and ongoing software/subscription expenses.
The Board of Selectmen approved surplusing a 2012 International Workstar (fleet asset H35, VIN 1HTWDAZR8CH121003) to be sold through GovDeals, but the discussion revealed disagreement over the town's fleet strategy.
Public works director Gary Schneider and purchasing agent Shay Davey presented the recommendation and vehicle details, including 58,884 miles and 6,438 engine hours. Schneider said winter salt and corrosion have reduced the vehicle's usefulness despite the mileage. "This vehicle has been replaced, and that vehicle is ... being used in the inventory. So, this will just be a ... vehicle that has no use in the public works department," he said.
One Selectman raised concerns about disposing of a vehicle with relatively low mileage while replacement costs and subscription-related expenses for new vehicles have grown. "I hesitate to endorse stripping a vehicle with 58,000 miles on it that's in working order right now," the Selectman said, adding he planned to vote against the surplus motion.
Board members described a fleet ad hoc committee that includes the first selectman, the finance director, the finance chair and the RTM moderator to review larger fleet purchases. Officials said some large vehicle purchases occurred in recent years to address deferred needs, but committee review of fleet strategy was expected before future large buys.
The board approved the surplus declaration by voice vote with a recorded opposed voice; meeting discussion did not contain a roll-call tally of named votes.
