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Council authorizes street‑sweeper repairs, discusses police radio repeater and water‑plant cameras
Summary
The council authorized $8,262.39 in street‑sweeper repairs, requested additional quotes for a police radio repeater, noted arrival of a new fire truck, and asked that Water Treatment Plant camera quotes be reviewed at COTW.
During routine administrative reports on May 13, the North Baltimore council addressed several operational and equipment matters.
Police radio needs were raised by Laurie Hicks of Bender Communications, who said the department needs to add a repeater and consolidate two licenses; Chief Lafferty will seek a second quote. Utility Director Brian Roberts and Mr. Bender discussed exterior cameras for the Water Treatment Plant with quoted prices of $1,244.98 (basic) and $1,604.98 (professional); Mayor Patterson asked that the camera options be presented to the Council of the Whole for further review.
Public‑works items included a report that the caboose should be moved in July or August and authorization for street‑sweeper repairs totaling $8,262.39 after a motion by Mr. Cook. The minutes record that a motion to repair sidewalks (Whistle Stop, Cherry Street and the roundabout) passed with five council members approving and Ms. Beaupry abstaining. The fire chief reported that a new fire truck had arrived.
Several of these items will require follow‑up procurement steps (additional quotes, COTW review and vendor selection) before implementation.
