CBS leases another garbage truck

By Craig Westcott

The Town of CBS is continuing with its experiment of leasing instead of buying garbage trucks by placing an order for another vehicle.
The Town will pay $13,800 per month plus HST to lease the truck from a company called Canada’s Big Truck Rental.
“This was approved in our budget previously to try renting waste collection trucks,” said Deputy Mayor Andrea Gosse. “We already have a couple and it’s been working out fabulously. There is a super maintenance agreement with the company. It was just something that (we thought) we would try and it’s working out and now we’re going to get another one under another lease agreement. It’s created a consistent service with no breakdowns, and staff are totally thrilled with these trucks and the level of service they’re able to provide.”
Mayor Darrin Bent suggested the Town contact local schools and ask students to suggest a “cool name” for the vehicle.
In related news, council also approved the purchase of a 4 x 4 rubber tire backhoe at a cost of $223,850 plus HST. The Town is buying the tractor from Madsen Construction Equipment.
“This is just equipment that was approved previously under the budget and now is available, and we’re just putting (forward) an approval for it,” said Gosse.
It is also buying a 4 x 4 regular cab pickup from Hickman Chevrolet Cadillac at a cost of $72,098 plus HST.
“This is to replace another truck in the fleet,” Gosse said.