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Highland Falls approves $74,466.48 sewer-reserve amendment to buy wastewater truck
Summary
Trustees approved a budget amendment to use $74,466.48 from the sewer reserve to purchase a wastewater-plant truck; some public commenters questioned the need because the plant operator has its own vehicles, but officials said the purchase replaces aging village equipment.
The Highland Falls Board of Trustees approved a budget amendment on Oct. 21 to appropriate $74,466.48 from the sewer reserve for sewer-plant equipment, specifically to purchase a replacement wastewater truck.
During public comment Pablo Pulido asked why the village would buy a truck when the contracted operator (VRI) "already have their own trucks." A board representative said the new vehicle replaces a 12‑year‑old truck and that the village plans to surplus three older vehicles in coming meetings. "We are getting rid of 3 trucks and replace them with 1," the board representative said (Speaker 5).
The board moved the resolution, held a roll call, and the motion carried. The amendment increases appropriations to cover the $74,466.48 purchase; revenue was identified as reserve funds (revenue code G2770) for fiscal year 2024.
What was decided: The board approved the expenditure as a housekeeping item reflecting a previously authorized purchase; officials noted the purchase had been discussed and approved by the board in July.
Next steps: The village will surplus older vehicles at a future meeting and proceed with procurement to obtain the replacement truck.
