2014-1762014-176
Resolution Authorizing Purchase Of Highway Equipment
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on June 23,
2014.
The meeting was called to order by Barbara Gutzler, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
- Barbara Gutzler
- William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Ismay Czarniecki
Michael Kuzmicz(Arrived at 8:17PM)
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster, has recommended the purchase
of various highway equipment for use by the Town of Wappinger Highway Department; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2014, the Town Board adopted Resolution 2014-115 which
authorized the issuance of $230,000.00 in bonds for the purchase of various equipment for the
Highway Department; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent duly advertised the above referenced
equipment for competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, the following bids were received:
Equipment Bidder
2015 GMC Sierra 3500 Ruge's GMC
cab and chassis
2015 GMC Sierra 1500
4WD Reg. cab pickup
Ruge's GMC
Combination Body, Plow
and Hydraulics
optional stainless body and
hydraulic tank
Hudson River Truck &
Trailer
Cost
$27,793.00
$25,107.00
$57,770.00
additional $ 9,770.00
9' Dump Body Hudson River Truck & $ 8,990.00
Trailer
2015 7400 SFA 4 x 2 Arkel Motors $89,694.00
International Truck
WHEREAS, Highway Superintendent recommends purchasing the above referenced
equipment; and
WHEREAS, Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster, has reviewed the above noted
bids and has submitted a bid recommendation dated June 17, 2014, a copy of which is attached
hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth
and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby awards the purchase of the following equipment:
• 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 cab and chassis to Ruge's GMC for a total cost of
$27,793.00 ;
• 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Reg. cab pickup to Ruge's GMC at a total
cost of $25,107.00;
• Combination Body, Plow and Hydraulics with optional stainless body and
hydraulic tank to Hudson River Truck & Trailer at a total cost of $67,540.00;
• 9' Dump Body to Hudson River Truck & Trailer at a total cost of
$8,990.00; and
• 2015 7400 SFA 4 x 2 International Truck to Arkel Motors at a total cost of
$89,694.00.
3. Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster, is directed to submit a purchase order for
the purchase of the above referenced equipment in accordance with the Town of
Wappinger Procurement Policy.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
BARBARA GUTZLER, SUPERVISOR Voting: AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE
MICHAEL KUZMICZ, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
6/23/2014
The
is hereby duly declared adopted.
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK