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Police, fire report new and surplus equipment; chiefs outline needs
Summary
Police Chief Puckett reported a donated 2020 Dodge Charger awaiting radio and siren transfer and recommended upgrading cruiser computers (refurbished units ~ $1,000 each). Fire Chief Widener reported 49 year‑to‑date runs, recent storm response, sale of old unit 241 for $8,100 and a $500,000 state capital request by the association.
Police and fire chiefs updated the council on equipment and recent activity. Police Chief Puckett said the department received a 2020 Dodge Charger from the state patrol; decals and a push bar have been ordered and the department still needs to transfer a siren box and radio. He told council he would like to upgrade the computers in patrol cruisers next year, noting refurbished units available for about $1,000 each.
Fire Chief Widener reported 49 runs year‑to‑date, including 27 this month and 25 in the past week related to a storm that produced multiple semi‑overturn incidents. He said the wrecking company billed for the department’s time and should reimburse the fire department. The minutes show the department sold old unit 241 for $8,100 to a private individual and that the fire association requested $500,000 in state capital funds.
Council did not record decisions or appropriation actions related to equipment purchases in the minutes; chiefs’ updates were recorded as informational reports and may generate future budget requests.
