Dunbar official wants new dump trucks
Dunbar Public Works Director David Nelson has asked the city council to buy a couple of new dump trucks for his department.
At a council meeting Monday, Nelson requested a new GMC C5500 truck that could be using for hauling. Nelson said General Truck Sales has offered the city a deal if it purchases two new trucks.
The new trucks would haul the same amount as the city’s one current truck, he said. Drivers could operate the new vehicles without being required to have their commercial driver’s license.
Nelson told council that the dump truck the city uses now is 12 years old and has been driven 210,346 miles.
“My goal is to save the citizens of Dunbar some money,” Nelson said. “We need the trucks. I believe we should purchase the trucks.”
Council member Connie Boardman expressed reservations about acting too quickly. Boardman suggested the city solicit bids to get the best deal on the purchase.
“I just want to make sure that the City of Dunbar is getting the best price and the best trucks,” Boardman said.
In other news, the city’s two new police cruisers have been put into operation.
Mayor Roger Wolfe said he’s already received positive feedback from residents since the new cars made their debut.
Also Monday, city officials announced they need lifeguards at the city pool this coming summer.
Anyone interested should bring a copy of his or her lifeguard certification to the city recreation center and fill out an application.