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Fayston signs Cargill salt estimate as cost exceeds budgeted funds
Summary
The Fayston Selectboard reviewed and signed a Cargill winter-salt estimate for 600 tons at $109.60 per ton; the board noted the town's $40,000 salt budget will not cover the full estimated cost and discussed stockpiling concerns after last year's shortage.
The Fayston Selectboard reviewed and signed a Cargill winter-salt estimate that lists 600 tons at $109.60 per ton. The transcript records the contract total as "about $60,000," while the line-item price and quantity multiply to $65,760; the board noted the town's snow-and-ice budget is $40,000.
Road concerns and availability shaped the discussion. Selectboard member Ron Graves said roughly half of the most recent winter budget had been spent last year. Guest Josh Livingston, who urged building a stockpile after the town experienced a shortage, said the town lacks large salt sheds to store bulk deliveries. Chair Chuck Martel clarified that the signed document is an estimate to inform ordering, not a binding purchase commitment, and signed the estimate on behalf of the Selectboard during the meeting.
"The contract is for 600 tons of salt at $109.60 per ton. The total is about $60,000; the budgeted amount is $40,000," the transcript records. Board members discussed seeking a delivery schedule or storage solution so the town does not run short during future winters.
