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Board to consider transferring highway vehicle to police; code enforcement to purchase Ford Maverick
Summary
Board discussed transferring a highway vehicle to the police department to save future replacement costs and supported code enforcement purchasing a Ford Maverick (~$30,000) from existing budget lines; a budget amendment for the police budget will be placed on the next agenda.
Board members discussed a proposed transfer of a highway department vehicle to the police department and whether the town should authorize a budget amendment to move funds so the police can purchase or accept the vehicle.
One member reported code enforcement could buy a Ford Maverick all‑wheel‑drive mini pickup for "just under 30,000" retail, while a police replacement vehicle would likely cost in the high‑$30,000s to low‑$40,000s. Members agreed to place a budget‑amendment request on the next agenda so the police department can proceed, and the chair said code enforcement has funds to purchase its Maverick and that Jim (town staff) can reallocate existing lines to cover the timing.
The board asked the finance officer to schedule the budget amendment for the next meeting so the police can secure funds and proceed with the vehicle transfer or procurement.
