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Selectboard approves using town crews for winter road maintenance
Summary
The Selectboard discussed multiple winter maintenance bids and approved a motion to use town personnel and equipment after members said an in‑house option could cost roughly $5,000–$6,000 compared with higher outside bids.
The Tinmouth Selectboard opened its Dec. 4 meeting with a discussion of winter road maintenance bids and approved proceeding with town crews and equipment rather than accepting outside bids.
Chair said a part‑time town worker using town equipment could perform winter maintenance for approximately $5,000–$6,000. Board members read several outside bids during the discussion: one identified in the discussion as “Nate Marcel” with a flat price of $10,000 for the season; JMH Services at $8,500; and another submission described as $9,000 total or $3.25 per plowing and sanding. One bid sheet discussed higher line items (a figure of $15,000 was mentioned during the read‑out). The chair said the board could “open them up and see what they are and then make our decision.”
A board member moved, “I will make a motion we proceed with using lehi town resources.” The motion was seconded and the board voiced approval. The board directed staff to retain the submitted bids and move forward with using municipal resources for the coming winter season.
The motion to use town resources was recorded as an official board action at the meeting, and the board asked staff to hold the bids on file and return with any necessary paperwork at the next meeting.
