CLEARFIELD – Lois Richards, executive director of the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, told the Joint Operating Committee that they’ve been advised not to sell the student-constructed chopper.
Richards said at the board’s request, she contacted Carl Beard, of Andrews & Beard and solicitor for the CCCTC, about the liability involved if they would sell the motorcycle. She said he advised her to contact the insurance company for input.
“And, they said don’t do it,” she said. “It’s better to know now. I’d rather be safe than sorry.”
According to a November GantDaily report, William Carbone, assistant director of the CCCTC, said he planned to investigate the possibilities of selling the students’ motorcycle following the Donnie Smith Chopper Challenge this spring.
Carbone said they had a street legal frame for the chopper challenge. He said if the chopper was sold, the funds would be used for participation in the challenge in future years.
“It would put a little more in the account and toward materials for the following year,” he said.
Phil Carr, Clearfield Area School District representative, inquired about the center’s liability if they sold the motorcycle.
Carbone said the motorcycle would undergo an inspection. Carr, however, said he did not believe an inspection would clear the center of liability.
“It’s a great question. I’ll speak with the solicitor. I’m sure we’ll come up with an answer,” Carbone said.
The Donnie Smith Bike Show hosts the Chopper Class Challenge as part of a professional event. The bike show, which will celebrate its 23rd anniversary this year, is held each year in St. Paul, Minnesota.