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Flat Rock council approves training and equipment, rejects one vendor invoice and advances budget schedule
Summary
Council disapproved a $5,040.04 multi-gas detector invoice, approved a $4,270.10 EV emergency training, authorized a detective vehicle purchase up to $25,000, and approved invoices for three fire hydrants ($10,349.16) and lighting ($3,891.89); council also approved January financials and several budget amendments and adopted a budget workshop schedule.
Flat Rock’s city council took several procurement and budget actions in a single meeting, including rejecting one invoice, approving training and equipment purchases, and advancing the city’s budget calendar.
Procurement votes and direction - The council voted to disapprove a previously approved $5,040.04 invoice for a multi-gas detector after a council member said the vendor held the order and raised the price; the council approved a motion to void or disapprove that prior action.
- The council approved a $4,270.10 invoice to VRT for on-site electric vehicle emergency training to be held July 9 at the city station; staff said the training covers extrication and firefighting techniques related to high‑voltage components and can accommodate up to 36 students.
- Staff requested and council authorized research and purchase of a replacement detective vehicle (a pickup such as an F‑150) not to exceed $25,000 and authorized selling the 2007 Toyota Camry; staff noted that purchases within the stated ceiling would not need to return to council for approval.
- The council approved a $10,349.16 invoice for three East Jordan fire hydrants and a $3,891.89 invoice to Westco Lighting for replacement fixtures at city hall.
Budget and finance actions - The council approved the January financial report (cash balances and invoices paid). Council also approved several budget amendments including adjustments to general fund capture, a DDA budget correction, and line‑item adjustments related to an administrator salary increase; one reimbursement correction was described as a net‑zero fix.
- The council adopted a proposed budget workshop schedule with sessions planned for March 9, April 13 and May 11, and stated that workshops will be open to the public under the Open Meetings Act with opportunities for comment.
Council discussed vendor practices, interjurisdictional training opportunities and the practical needs that motivated the vehicle request, and recorded voice‑vote approvals for the items listed above.
