***The trailer sub-committee has addressed all the logistics to purchasing a trailer and found a one at a good price.***
The goal was to purchase prior to Summer camp therefore I am implementing an online vote. We need at least 50% or more of our registered committee members to vote and approve spending $3000 on a trailer.
Please vote using the following survey monkey link. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LGL6RTZ
While registered committee member votes are needed to approve, I encourage all recipients to vote. I want to ensure we are spending money how the majority of the troop wants and wishes.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks, Jeff Sherer
916-342-1823
Link to below Trailer for $2629
Question and Answers
· Trailer endorsed by the Scoutmaster and ASM’s?
o Forrest, Patrick, Randy, JoAnn, Glenn, Dave, Joe and Alex like the idea of a troop trailer; a good asset for the troop.
· Price (Max tentatively approved is $3000)
o Brand new 6x10 enclosed trailer (same size as the Council trailer you see at all the events)
o Initial purchase? $2629
o Decals: Approximately $450 to have a 2’ x 3’ logo on 4 sides (Will be added at a later time).
o Registration? Annually or one time? $10/5 years. Trailer will initially have to be registered to whoever picks up the trail er and then a transfer will need to be made to the Lion’s Club.
o Taxes? Whatever the tax rate is in Live Oak for the initial purchase (approx $230)
o Insurance? Liability is covered by whoever’s vehicle is towing it at the time. If we want coverage that protects the trailer, less than $50/year.
· Lion’s Club
o Have Spoken to President (Peter Brinkerhoff)? Yes
o They have agreed to have the Trailer in their name? Peter has agreed to have the trailer in Lions name.
o Registration sent to their PO Box has been okayed? Yes
· Insurance
o How does insurance work? Liability is covered by whoever’s vehicle is towing it at the time.
o Do we need to purchase additional insurance? If we want coverage that protects the trailer, less than $50/year (I don’t believe it’s necessary but committee can decide.)
· Long Term Storage
o Springview Mini Storage will allow us to keep the trailer there. Manager used to be a Life Scout. Will need to sign a yearly contract like everyone who rents there. They will charge us $1/month.
o Must be easily accessible to the majority. Gate hours: access is from 7am to 7pm 7 days/week so a little planning will be necessary.
· Short Term Storage
o Not necessary. See long term above
· Size of trailer
o Recommend nothing larger than a 6x10 single axle trailer. This trailer could be towed by almost anyone in the troop with a full size suv or truck. In fact, a couple of days ago I saw a Honda CRV towing this exact sized trailer (wouldn’t recommend that though).
o Can be towed by ½ ton SUV/Van/Truck? Yes
o Number of Axles? Single
· Commitment by the Sub-Committee.
o After the trailer is purchased and registration is squared away, the sub-committee’s job is done.
