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Norwich Township approves $37,258.77 in fire-department capital purchases
Summary
The Norwich Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved four 2025 capital purchases for the fire department — a Knox Key Secure 6, a lighting package and siren, two base radios, and vehicle graphics — totaling $37,258.77.
The Norwich Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously Nov. 4 to approve four 2025 capital purchases requested by Fire Chief Dave Baird, totaling $37,258.77.
Chief Baird presented the requests during the meeting in Hilliard. The board approved purchase of a Knox Company Key Secure 6 for $1,441.00; a lighting package and siren from Parr Public Safety Equipment for $23,894.21; two base radios through VASU Communications for $9,238.26; and vehicle graphics through Visionary for $2,685.30. Each purchase was described in the minutes as a 2025 capital budget item and was approved by a motion from Rick Tidd, seconded by Sonny Cantrell, with the vote recorded Tidd–Yes, Young–Yes, Cantrell–Yes for each motion.
The purchases were entered as separate motions (see actions). The minutes provide vendor names and exact amounts for each item; they do not include further procurement details such as delivery dates, model numbers beyond the Knox product name, or financing breakdowns.
The board’s approvals enable the fire department to proceed with outfitting vehicles and station equipment under the township’s 2025 capital plan. The minutes record no public comment or dissent on these items.
The meeting record lists Fire Chief Dave Baird and Assistant Fire Chief Jake Wells as present when the requests were made. The board adjourned at 10:20 AM after completing business.
