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Williston approves change orders for new fire engine after staff review; transcript shows minor amount discrepancy
Summary
The commission approved two change orders for Engine 2—one described by staff at $24,324.24 (emergency vehicle lighting and components) and a smaller structural/component change order of $3,433.19—both approved unanimously. The meeting transcript later records a slightly different figure in the motion; that discrepancy is noted for follow-up.
Interim Fire Chief Corey Johnson presented two change orders related to Engine 2, an apparatus ordered in 2022 and nearing completion. Johnson said one change order—primarily for emergency vehicle components such as additional lighting needed because original spec components were unavailable—totaled $24,324.24; a second, smaller change order for structural/component adjustments totaled $3,433.19. He said supply-chain substitutions and pre-construction review necessitated the changes.
Commissioner Bekkedahl asked whether the department always specifies custom features and whether stock trucks might offer a lower-cost alternative; Johnson explained the department’s equipment needs are specific to Williston’s climate and operational profile and that staff and rank-and-file members contributed to the apparatus specifications. President Klug and City Administrator Shawn Wenko confirmed change orders were implemented in May 2025 and that city procedures will be reinforced so future change orders come to the commission in a timely manner.
The commission approved the change orders on a unanimous vote. The transcript contains a minor inconsistency: Johnson’s presentation listed the larger change order as $24,324.24, while the motion recorded later in the minutes references $25,324.24 for that item. The board approved the change orders as presented in the meeting; staff have been asked to reconcile and confirm the precise totals in the procurement record. Johnson said the updated engine delivery is expected in about 45–60 days.
Action on this item was approval of change orders to the Engine 2 apparatus; staff will confirm the final invoice amounts and report back.
