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Town demands repair or refund for inoperable charger; SAB weighs site-host vs town ownership
Summary
Town staff sent a certified legal letter to FSEC (owner of an inoperable fast charger) demanding repair, replacement or refund; SAB discussed alternatives including site-host agreements, grant-funded chargers and partnering with private operators to avoid maintenance burden.
Cass Grady reported the town sent a certified legal letter via FedEx to FSEC, the company that owns the inoperable fast charger, asking them to repair it, replace it, or provide a full or partial refund. "We just sent off, like, a certified legal letter via FedEx to FSEC... asking them to either repair it and actually replace the charger, or give us a full or partial refund," Cass said.
Members discussed the costs and operational burdens of owning chargers versus entering a site-host agreement with a private operator (Electrify America, ChargePoint or third-party site hosts). Several members noted Xcel rebates require high-capacity ports (150 kW per port) and significant electrical upgrades. The group recommended exploring grant funding and site-host models so a private operator could handle maintenance and reduce town staff workload, while ensuring contractual protections (e.g., removal surety) if a vendor fails to maintain equipment.
The Agami0 hydrogen-charger proposal was scheduled for Board of Trustees presentation on Aug. 4; SAB flagged site placement and contract surety as likely BOT concerns. Cass said staff will seek legal review before moving forward with any location or contract commitments.
