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Oak Creek board approves magnetic diesel‑fume capture system for two fire stations
Summary
The Board approved final funding for the Oak Creek Fire Department’s plumbing‑vent system upgrade to a magnetic capture system for Stations 1 and 3 after staff said the project came in under the CIP estimate.
The Oak Creek Board of Public Works & Capital Assets approved final funding for a diesel‑fume capture upgrade at two fire stations on Oct. 14.
John Martin, representing the Oak Creek Fire Department, requested final approval of an upgrade to the department’s plumbing‑vent system to a magnetic capture system at Fire Stations 1 and 3, saying the work “captures virtually 100% of diesel fumes,” which the department described as a carcinogen. Martin said the project was originally budgeted as a $30,000 CIP item and that the final request was for $28,769.
Board members discussed a discrepancy in the paperwork: Marshall moved to approve the project and cited $28,796; the staff report and agenda showed slightly different totals. Zernike seconded the motion. The board conducted a roll call and recorded affirmative votes. The motion passed.
The board also noted the department is not changing the system at Fire Station 2 because a new station may be built in the near future, according to Martin.
The board did not discuss additional funding sources or an implementation timetable during the item; those details were not specified in the meeting record.
The board moved on to other agenda items after the vote.
