Council weighs repurchasing fire truck, agrees to seek donation and to meet in executive session on personnel matter

Maple Shade councilors discussed whether to repurchase a previously sold fire truck from an individual owner or to try to secure its donation to the local fire company, then moved to schedule an executive session to address a personnel matter involving the fire department.

Council debated next steps after staff and the solicitor said they had contacted state purchasing authorities for guidance. Several members said they would prefer the vehicle be donated to the volunteer fire company (IFC) rather than repurchased. Council directed staff to draft and circulate a letter to the owner, Mr. Walters, asking whether donation would be possible, and to prepare a specification sheet in case formal bids are required for purchase. No final purchase motion was made; the item remained tabled pending follow‑up.

Later in the meeting council introduced Resolution 2025‑R88 to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter related to the fire department; the motion to close the public meeting and convene the executive session was made and seconded.

Council instructed staff to circulate the draft letter for member review before sending it to Mr. Walters and to assemble procurement documents if the purchase path is pursued. The transcript records direction and consensus but no final contract or purchase authorization.