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Kincaid authorizes up to $30,000 to repair vac truck after tank damage discovered
Summary
Trustees authorized repairs to the village vac truck and approved a spending cap of $30,000 to avoid losing the vehicle; Coe Equipment's past repair on a similar truck cost about $24,000. The board discussed repair scope and the possibility of repainting and welding.
Mayor Pezze described the vac truck failing on low vac and said the tank was "imploding" when used at low‑vac settings, which risks a rupture and total loss. He noted a prior repair cost from Coe Equipment of about $24,000 for a similar issue and recommended authorizing repairs now rather than purchasing a new vehicle.
Trustee Paso moved to authorize repairs with a $30,000 cap; Trustee Nelson seconded and the board approved the motion. Staff will obtain a detailed repair estimate from vendors and, if the cost exceeds $30,000, pursue a special meeting for additional authorization. The vac truck is considered necessary for sewer and water emergency repairs.
