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Council reviews plan to refurbish snowplow chassis and buy another loader
Summary
Public works staff outlined a cost-saving approach to replace a blown motor by purchasing a new chassis and reusing upfit components, and recommended adding a front-end loader to support operations at the existing and new facilities.
Public works staff described equipment needs after a motor failure in a 20-year-old snowplow truck and requested authorization to purchase a new chassis and reuse upfit components where feasible. Michael said the motor replacement would have cost roughly $35,000–$37,000 while a new chassis is about $120,000; given the truck's age staff recommended a chassis purchase and salvage/upfit approach to reduce total cost.
Michael also described the need for an additional front-end loader to support both the current site and the new public works satellite facility, saying that keeping loaders nearer to point-of-use reduces travel and lengthens equipment life. He estimated lead time for a new chassis if ordered immediately at about 12 weeks and said outfitting schedules depend on chassis availability. Council voiced general support and moved the items forward for formal consideration.
The council had no objections at the work session; staff will present final purchase authorizations and cost details at the next meeting.
