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448 Mosquito Project Req. Use Truck To Pur. Surplus Govern'mt Equipment SELECTMEN'S L:H.,ETING March 18, 1946 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room Town Office Building, on Monday evening, March 18, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Potter, Messrs. Locke, Rowse, Sarano and Paxton were present. The Clerk was also bresent. At 7:30 P.M. Mr. Joseph H. DeFoe, Supt. of Public Works, appeared before the Board. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that the State would like to rent the power sweeper from the Town. The Chairman asked Mr. DeFoe to find out how much the State would be willing to pay for rental. Mr. DeFoe said that there is a new man in charge of the mosquito control project and he stated that last year the project had used a truck belonging to the Town of Lexington, and he wanted to know whether or not they could have the truck again this Year. Mr. Paxton explained that last year the Town had more trucks than they could use because of the labor situation. He said that the Town furnished the gasoline and oil and received $300 or $400 for rental. Mr. Rowse thought that the question was whether or not the equipment would be needed by the Town. Mr. Locke said that he assumed that the equipment would be used outside of Lexington, and Mr. Paxton replied in the affirmative and further stated that only light loads would be carried. He said that the project last year used only one truck which was rented to them by the Town. The Chairman suggested. that Mr. DeFoe determine whether or not he would have a truck to spare. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he had spent the day in Davisville, Rhode Island, investigating government. surplus equipment. He said that the Town can buy a one-half yard shovel and if purchased to be used for Board of Health work; the unit may be purchased at a price of approximately $5,500. He said that the Town can purchase a Caterpillar D-4 Tractor .at approximately $2,028. A Buffalo Springfield Roller may be purchased for $2,156. An International two and one-half ton dump hydrolic hoist truck may be purchased for $1,854 each. Mr. DeFoe said that these trucks would be good for snow removal. They have twelve tires and the engine is standard international. Mr. Paxton suggested purchasing four trucks. Mr. DeFoe explained that if no money is available at the present time to place an order, a letter could, be written indicating the intention to purchase and this would incur no obligation on the part of the Town if the money were not made available. Mr. Paxton asked if the units were all asse*bled, and Mr. DeFoe replied in the affirmative.