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Selectboard signs salt-pricing contract to preserve winter road supply pricing
Summary
Board reviewed an estimated 275-ton salt contract from Cargill, discussed recent usage levels and budget implications, and voted to sign the contract to lock in the quoted price while acknowledging the town need not take the full estimated tonnage.
The selectboard approved signing a salt-procurement contract that quotes a 275-ton estimate and sets a price guaranteed through the end of December. Board members noted past usage has been far lower—65 to 100 tons in recent years—and emphasized the town is not obligated to accept the full estimated tonnage.
“I'll move with sign the contract as presented,” said a board member before the motion was seconded and approved. Members discussed budget arithmetic (a $20,000 budget line would cover roughly 188 tons at the quoted price) and concluded signing preserves pricing while leaving actual purchases flexible.
The board directed the highway department to manage deliveries and monitor inventory so the town does not exceed budgeted usage.
