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Menands board approves two officer hires and authorizes $76,366 vehicle for fire/police use
Summary
The board approved the appointment of Alex Griffin (step‑three police officer) and a part‑time officer (Patrick) and authorized purchase/upfitting of a 2026 Chevy for the fire department at a total cost of $76,366.47 charged to the equipment budget.
The Menands Village Board approved appointments to its public‑safety staff and authorized the purchase of a multi‑purpose emergency vehicle.
A board member introduced Alex Griffin, identified in the record as coming from the Town of Bethlehem, as a nominated police officer to be signed in at step three with a salary of $7,950; the board moved and seconded the motion to approve his appointment. The board also approved a part‑time hire, Patrick, at an hourly rate of $44.37; the transcript notes Patrick is a former Marine and an EMT/paramedic with the Town of Clifton Park.
Separately, the fire department requested purchase of a 2026 Chevy vehicle (police specification) described as having better suspension and multi‑purpose capabilities so personnel can transport turnout gear and respond without using private vehicles. The base vehicle price reported in the meeting was $60,322.46, with upfitting for lights and equipment costing $16,441 and a grand total of $76,366.47 to be paid from the current equipment budget of $125,000. A motion to approve the purchase was seconded and the board approved by voice vote; the transcript does not record a roll‑call tally.
Why it matters: the hires increase patrol and emergency response capacity and the new vehicle is part of a recurring three‑year equipment replacement program the village said it intends to continue to avoid higher long‑term costs from aging vehicles.
Next steps: appointees will sign personnel paperwork and enter payroll; the vehicle is reported to be in order with expected delivery and upfitting timelines of several weeks to a month.
