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Staff compares sewer/Vactron replacement options; both are costly
Summary
Staff reviewed replacement options for the sewer machine and a back‑drawing machine and warned the town's main Vactron unit is near end of life; acquiring comparable replacements and nozzles could approach roughly a quarter‑million dollars for both units and accessories.
Public‑works staff presented vendor information and photographs for two replacement options to replace aging sewer‑service equipment. Staff said the existing Vactron is heavily used and has required frequent repairs; the vendor did not recommend a dual machine for the town's needs and staff cautioned about weight and contamination risks in combined units.
Council members asked about trade‑in value and costs; staff reported many comparable machines and accessories could total on the order of a quarter‑million dollars for multiple units and nozzles. Staff will continue to collect quotes and bring a narrowed set of options back to the council.
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