Town of Franklin Board Meeting
October 10, 2006 - 4:00 pm
The Town Board of the Town of Franklin held an emergency Special Board meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 4:00 pm at the Vermontville Town Hall.
Board members present:
Others present:
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PURPOSE OF MEETING
OPENING OF BIDS FOR 1999 INTERNATIONAL
Three bids were received for the advertised vehicle:
The Town Board declined to accept these bids. In order to recoup the Town's investment, proceeds would have to equal $45,000. The Town Clerk was requested to notify the bidders.
Supervisor Keith telephoned the NYS Comptroller's Office to ascertain whether it was necessary to readvertise the vehicle. The auditor responded in the negative.
Highway Superintendent James Rascoe stated the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Black Brook had expressed interest in the vehicle but did not learn of its availability. Before committing to a bid price, it was necessary for him to obtain approval from his Town Board. Black Brook's town board meeting was held at 7:00 pm Monday, October 9, 2006, one hour after the published bid submission deadline. Black Brook's Highway Superintendent informed Supt. Rascoe on Tuesday, October 10 of Black Brook's Board approval to submit a bid of $45,000 and to advise whether or not the Franklin Town Board had accepted any bids.
Superintendent Rascoe telephoned Black Brook to advise refusal of the bids received, and while still on the telephone, asked the Franklin Town Board if it would accept Black Brook's offer of $45,000. The Franklin Town Board agreed to accept the offer.
As title to the vehicle cannot be located, the Town of Franklin will continue the vehicle on its insurance policy until replacement title can be transferred. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted, Sandra J. Oliver, Town Clerk
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