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Council moves transfer of 1941 fire truck to Madison Township fire association after presentation
Summary
Council heard from Madison Township Professional Firefighters about restoring and housing a 1941 fire truck and moved the ordinance transferring the apparatus to the fire association to full council.
Canal Winchester City Council discussed a proposed transfer of ownership of a 1941 fire truck to the Madison Township Professional Firefighters (IAFF Local 2507) after members of the association described restoration plans and long-term custodianship.
Fire Chief Justin Vermillion, IAFF Local 2507 president, and other association representatives told council they plan repainting, mechanical work and a community-focused display program, and described plans to use fundraising, sale of another antique apparatus and donations to fund restoration. Vermillion estimated repainting and associated restoration costs “north of $20,000.”
Deputy Fire/Staff and City staff described stipulations the city would include in an agreement: the vehicle must retain Winchester labeling, the city would not incur maintenance costs, the association must make the truck available for the city’s Labor Day event and the association could not sell it (if they chose to relinquish ownership they would have to return it to the city for a nominal fee). Council moved the ordinance (25-018) to full council consideration.
Council did not adopt final transfer at the June 16 meeting; the ordinance was advanced to the full-council agenda for a later formal vote.
