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Oglesby council OKs fire equipment, water‑tower repairs, bucket truck and substation cable; votes at a glance
Summary
The council approved a set of purchases and repairs including thermal imaging cameras for the fire department ($24,500, mostly grant‑reimbursed), water‑tank valve/pipeline repairs ($29,800) and interior painting ($132,500), a demo bucket truck ($284,247) and a 35 kV feed cable contract (Wesco, $54,615 plus a $60,000 freight allowance).
Oglesby City Council approved a package of municipal equipment and infrastructure expenditures at its meeting, voting to authorize emergency‑response equipment, water‑tower repairs and painting, a bucket truck purchase for the electric department, and a contract for a new 35‑kilovolt feed cable.
Fire equipment: Council authorized spending $24,500 to purchase a rapid intervention pack and multiple thermal cameras for the fire department. Staff said the purchase is eligible for a State Fire Marshal grant and will be largely reimbursed; the grant will reimburse $24,000 of the $24,500 cost. Commissioner Matt urged support: “Need to give the guys whatever they need to succeed.” The motion passed on a roll call vote.
Water tower: The council approved two related water‑tower items. Commissioners described interior corrosion and an expansion joint issue that requires timely repair to avoid accelerated deterioration. Council approved $29,800 for valves and pipeline repairs and separately approved $132,500 to paint the tower’s interior; members noted both expenditures will be included in the new fiscal-year appropriation ordinance. Commissioner McDermott emphasized urgency: “This is important. This has to be done.” Both motions passed on roll call.
Bucket truck: The city accepted a $284,247 bid from Altech for a demo bucket truck with a 67‑foot working height, a discount from new‑unit pricing and immediate availability. Altech representative Tony Triby answered technical questions about reach and certification; council voted to approve the purchase.
Malak substation cable: Staff recommended awarding the contract for a 35 kilovolt feed cable for the Malak substation to Wesco at $54,615. Council also discussed and approved an allowance of $60,000 to cover freight and priority stock charges. The motion to proceed passed on roll call.
Consent and payroll: The council approved the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes, bills presented for payment totalling $687,893.86 and payroll in the amount recorded in the agenda (transcript shows the figure as 65,364.20). Members noted that a large fire‑department purchase on the bills had been previously approved and would be reimbursed by FEMA.
What’s next: The purchases and contract awards will be reflected in the new appropriations ordinance where noted, and the council will monitor grant reimbursements and project timelines.
