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Flat Rock council approves salt invoice, fire equipment purchases and pool‑lighting contract waiver
Summary
Council approved payment of a $12,825.99 Detroit Salt Company invoice, two fire‑department equipment purchases (about $8,851 and $5,040.04) covered by grant funds, and waived bidding to accept Haddix Electric for pool light work.
At its Nov. 7 meeting Flat Rock’s council approved a set of routine procurement items and equipment purchases.
The council voted by voice to pay an outstanding Detroit Salt Company invoice for $12,825.99 related to four early train deliveries under the city’s existing seasonal contract. The motion and second were recorded on the meeting record; the approval was made by voice vote.
Fire Department requests funded by grant money were presented and approved. The council authorized a capital purchase of a hose‑reel installation for approximately $8,851 to improve capacity on a brush truck and reduce future repair costs. The council also approved purchase of an MSA Altair 4X multi‑gas detector for $5,040.04, citing the need to verify carbon‑monoxide and other gas readings and to have time‑stamped testing records for equipment reliability.
Parks and recreation staff recommended replacing pool lighting and installing dimmers. Council members moved to waive the formal bid process and accept Haddix Electric’s estimate; the waiver and contract award were approved by voice vote. Staff told council they had solicited other estimates but recommended Haddix based on experience and ability to start promptly.
No roll‑call vote tallies were recorded in the minutes provided; approvals were completed by voice vote during the meeting. The council also received the police department’s 2025 annual report and a briefing on a new CARFAX arrangement intended to streamline crash‑report requests and reduce staff workload.
