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Trustees authorize vehicle equipment purchase; request itemized quotes and departmental input
Summary
The Village of Airmont board discussed outfitting two Explorer vehicles with lights and related equipment (approx. $7,500 per vehicle) and approved a motion while requesting itemized quotes and input from fire and building departments before finalizing specifications.
Trustees discussed and approved a motion on Feb. 3 to outfit two village Explorer vehicles with lights and associated equipment; the discussion emphasized safety for employees in the line of duty and asked that the purchase specifications be circulated to relevant departments for review.
The cost discussed in the meeting was approximately $7,500 per vehicle, which a trustee and staff estimated would total roughly $15,000 for two vehicles. Board members asked for an itemized quote showing which components (lights, sirens, center console, radio charger, laptop mounts and other equipment) were included and which were optional before final procurement.
A trustee asked that the specifications and quotes be circulated to fire, building and other affected departments so those departments can weigh in on safety and operational needs. Trustees also clarified that some vehicles (like utility pickups) use yellow strobes for non-emergency use and that siren-equipped vehicles should not be used for police pullovers unless expressly authorized.
After discussion, a motion to proceed (mover and seconder not specified in the public excerpt) passed with unanimous recorded "Aye" votes. Trustees asked staff to email the quotes and specifications to the full board and to get departmental feedback before completing any purchase.
The meeting record shows the board wanted competitive quotes and additional details (itemized lists and specifications) to ensure purchases meet safety and operational needs; no specific purchase order number or vendor was recorded in the public excerpt.
