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Richford delays chloride application; Selectboard discusses putting town trucks up for bid
Summary
The Selectboard heard a highway report noting chloride was not applied to back roads because a tank leak was repaired and roads were too dry; Chair Steinhour asked staff to prepare bidding for two trucks and set minimum bids with Town Administrator Marissa and Jason.
The Richford Selectboard on Aug. 18 learned that salt‑less chloride treatment has not yet been applied to back roads because a tank leak was repaired and weather left roads too dry for the material to be effective.
Highway staff reported that the chloride tank had leaked and was repaired; crews will wait for damp conditions before applying chloride to back roads. The minutes record that the Clean‑up Fund covered most cleanup costs except $1,000 and that grading and routine summer maintenance are continuing.
Chair Steinhour asked whether two town trucks should be put out to bid. The minutes record that Jason will work with Town Administrator Marissa to set up the bidding process and determine minimum bids. The minutes do not specify a bidding timeline, estimated truck models, or reserve prices.
No formal vote to sell trucks appears in the minutes; the board asked staff to prepare the bidding plan. Further details about auction method, trade‑in value, or replacement procurement were not recorded.
