The Winamac Water Department will be getting a new truck after town council members approved one of the quotes presented to them during their Monday evening meeting.
Water Department Superintendent Jeremy Beckner presented the quotes. Council President Tom Murray asked for the year of the current vehicle and Beckner answered that it is a 2005. Town Manager Brad Zellers mentioned that it is in the department’s 5-year plan to replace the truck this year.
Two quotes were submitted; one came from the Braun dealership and the other was from Jim Dobson Ford. Dobson’s quote was for about $30,272 while Braun’s was for $28,405.96.
Superintendent Beckner stated that about $30,000 was initially budgeted for the purchase. Members voted unanimously to approve the low-bid from Braun. Beckner noted that the plow from an old Electric Department truck that was auctioned off will be attached to the new Water Department vehicle.
