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Council confirms DPW hire, discusses vehicle retirements and a $200,000 engineering estimate for DPW facility
Summary
Michael Seifert was confirmed as a DPW maintenance worker. The council reviewed DPW June work, recommended retiring several aging vehicles (approximate residual values provided) and discussed a proposed $200,000 engineering plan for a DPW facility project that will require budgeting.
The council confirmed the appointment of Michael Seifert as a new Department of Public Works maintenance worker and discussed equipment retirements and a potential capital engineering expense.
Council member Benigni introduced Michael Seifert for appointment, describing his skills in small-motor repair, carpentry and electrical work. The motion to appoint Seifert was seconded and confirmed by roll call.
In a DPW status update read for the absent superintendent, council members reviewed recommended retirements of three older vehicles (a 1995 International tractor valued at approximately $7,500; a 2003 Dodge Durango with an approximate inoperable value of $3,000; and a 2000 Ford F-250 with an approximate inoperable value of $4,000). The DPW summary also listed completed June work and noted that the ad hoc committee concluded the DPW facility project requires an estimated $200,000 for engineering plans; council members said they will consider funding in next year’s budget.
