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Coats approves up to $40,000 for Parks vehicle after director reports equipment problems
Summary
Facing mechanical issues with an aging parks truck and having used her personal vehicle, Parks and Recreation Director Sarah Goldsmith received Board approval to move up to $40,000 from contingency to purchase a Parks vehicle; the Board discussed state-contract options, warranties, and mileage reimbursement rules.
Parks and Recreation Director Sarah Goldsmith told the Board she had been using her personal vehicle after attempts to reassign other town vehicles failed, and she listed mechanical problems with the existing parks truck: "needing new tires, new brakes, taillight being out, a broken window, speedometer issues, gas gauge not working, and not knowing what gear you're in when shifting."
Commissioners discussed alternatives including leasing and buying under state contract to secure a warranty; Goldsmith said leasing for six months would cost more overall. The Board approved moving up to $40,000 from the contingency line to purchase a Parks and Recreation vehicle. Finance Director Connie Lassiter reminded the Board that mileage reimbursement follows the IRS rate (at the time cited as 70 cents) and requires documentation such as a mileage log.
Staff will proceed with vehicle procurement consistent with procurement policies and report back to the Board.
