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Board approves build of 2027 Western Star dump truck and schedules public hearing
Summary
Trustees authorized starting the build of a 2027 Western Star six-wheeler dump truck costing $293,555, with a financing plan using reserves and sale proceeds; a public hearing was set for July 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
DPW Superintendent Eric Walker presented a quote to purchase a 2027 Western Star six-wheeler dump truck at a total price of $293,555 and outlined a financing plan that would use $146,378 from the Highway Equipment Reserve, $77,177 from Sewer Equipment Reserves and $70,000 from the sale of one existing dump truck.
Trustees authorized signing the contract to begin the build process, noting the vehicle has a long lead time, and set a public hearing on the purchase for July 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. The vote to authorize the build and the hearing was unanimous.
