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Commission weighs buying event foam ("phone") cannon versus renting; staff authorized up to $900 pending checks
Summary
The commission discussed purchasing an event 'phone cannon' (transcript term) to replace rentals, compared ~$700 backyard units with ~$1,500 commercial models, and a motion was voiced to allow spending up to approximately $900 for a unit and necessary supplies pending vendor checks.
Recreation Director Becky presented options for acquiring an event foam (transcript: "phone") cannon to support town events, saying rentals cost about $600–$800 per event and a purchase could pay for itself after a few uses. She reviewed two options: a lower‑cost backyard model and a more expensive commercial model. "If we get the $700 one, yeah, you can let people borrow it," one commissioner said during the discussion.
The commission discussed expected life span, usage, operator requirements and supplies (a special liquid/soap was discussed in the packet; Becky estimated roughly $90 per gallon for the solution, diluted for use). Becky proposed a not‑to‑exceed figure of $900 for purchase, supplies and safety gating; a commissioner said they could look for lower prices and recommended checking rental return on investment. Becky offered to cancel a pending rental reservation if the purchase timeline worked.
Members discussed whether the device could be lent to other nearby recreation departments, how often it would be used, and the need for an operator; Becky said she would be the operator if purchased. No formal purchase vote was recorded at the meeting; Becky said she would look for better pricing and return with a confirmed purchase amount as early as the next meeting.
