2023-41 2023-41
Purchase of Vactor For Highway Department
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 March 13,
2023.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2023-41
❑ Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Q Adopted as Amended Richard Thurston Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Al Casella SeconderQ ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Phillips and seconded by
Casella.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Board recognizes the need for a reliable Vactor to be used
by the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, the current vehicle used by Highway Department is in need of frequent repairs and
maintenance, resulting in increased costs and decreased efficiency, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Department has identified a suitable replacement vehicle that meets
the needs of the department and is within the budget allocated for the purchase of a new vehicle,
and
WHEREAS, the Highway Department we can move unused funds from salt budget this winter in
the $200,000 range. It looks like they will be able to sell the used unit for $100,000 vs trade in
for $50,000 in lieu of the purchase of the replacement vehicle and has selected this most cost-
effective option,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Town of Wappinger Board approves the
purchase of a new Vactor for approximately $479,000 for use by the Highway Department at a
cost not to exceed $500,000. The vendor is Joe Johnson Equipment- Contract 4101221-VTR
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Highway Department is authorized to proceed with the
purchase and take any necessary steps to complete the transaction, including but not limited to
obtaining financing and arranging for delivery.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Highway Department is authorized to dispose of the
current vehicle in a manner consistent with Town of Wappinger policy and applicable laws.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Highway Department is directed to provide regular
reports to the Town of Wappinger Board on the use and maintenance of the new vehicle.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
3/13/2023
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted as
Amended.
JOSSP P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK