Another month, another discussion about whether or not the town of Cloverdale needs a new dump truck.
However, this month, Cloverdale Town Council President Brandon Tancak urged his fellow council members to act on the best financial decision for a town that has several projects on the horizon.
In the end, the best financial decision was to table the matter for another month.
Town officials heard from town manager Jason Hartman, who had three quotes from three different dealers.
However, Tancak pushed for repairing the current dump truck, pointing to the fact officials have numerous future projects that will require financial resources.
"I think it would be wise to repair the dump truck. With inflation, say it costs us $100,000 in five years. Simple math, we budget 20 grand a year, instead of stroking a check," said Tancak, who added it may cost upwards of $12,000 to fix the current truck.
Hartman said he would accept a repair.
While Tancak was in favor of preserving what the town has, councilman Greg Jay entertained the notion of the town purchasing or buy out option.
"We would not have the immediate $65,000 to $70,000 output. We can do it over that four to five year period. Rather than budget, we make the payment," Jay said.
A potential issue with purchasing a vehicle, however, is Hartman said it could take up to 16 weeks from purchase to delivery.
Leasing a vehicle was also discussed, as Cloverdale Clerk-Treasurer Kelly Manners told the council they would be spending out more in the long run by leasing a vehicle and would lose some flexibility.
Manners told the council if they take on payments, it hurts moving forward, but if they are saving for a vehicle, they have flexibility on what to buy or when.
Carlisle man leads Parke County officers, others on chase
Game audio: 2A State Championship, Parke Heritage 57, Westview 56 (Air date March 28, 2026)
Parke Heritage captures first ever state championship
New Space Force license plate design
Indiana announces launch of enhanced system for Hoosier military and overseas voters
Wolves look to take final step in 2A title game
Gov. Braun praises IURC for defense of ratepayers, expresses disappointment with utilities’ defense of high rates
Parke Heritage dance team in state competition
Parke Heritage earns berth in Class 2A state championship game
Size, experience leads Parke Heritage to semistate semifinal win over Triton Central
Indiana Corn Marketing Council seeks farmers to serve on its board of directors
ICAC looks to grow in search for online predators
Nominations being accepted for 2026 John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation
New track chairs make Indiana a national leader in accessibility at state parks
Special Olympics Indiana hosting 54th annual state basketball tournament
