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Maywood approves police and public‑works equipment; fire ladder truck financing discussed
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Summary
Trustees approved equipment purchases for police and a leased dump truck for public works, and discussed (but did not finalize) acquisition and financing for a $809,900 aerial ladder truck for the fire department.
The Village of Maywood on Sept. 18, 2018 approved several equipment purchases for public safety and public works and discussed a high‑cost fire apparatus purchase without taking final action.
Police Chief Valdimir Talley asked for authorization to outfit four newly secured Ford Taurus squads at a total cost of $73,137.12; the board approved the purchase (motion by Trustee A. Sanchez; second Trustee I. Brandon). The board also approved acquisition of a 2016 HINO dump truck for Public Works via a five‑year lease priced at $2,554.51 per month (purchase price $119,000); Trustee H. Yarbrough moved and Trustee A. Sanchez seconded the motion to waive the bid process and approve the lease.
Fire Chief Craig Bronaugh presented information on acquiring an aerial ladder truck (Truck 502) with a quoted cost of $809,900, noting financing terms that include no payments for the first 24 months and a large first payment thereafter. Mayor Perkins asked staff to confer on funding sources; Finance Director Lanya Satchell and Village Manager Willie Norfleet were instructed to meet with the chief and report back. That ladder‑truck item remained a discussion point only and was not approved at the Sept. 18 meeting.
The board also recognized Officer Ramon Ochoa, who was certified for promotion to sergeant by the Board of Fire and Police Commission; Commissioner Clay presented Ochoa with his certification.