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Trustees authorize turnout gear purchase and approve emergency vehicle bid
Summary
Norwich Township trustees approved purchase of nine sets of turnout gear and voted to accept a bid for an emergency vehicle (Horton Company) after opening bids; the fire chief presented specifications and trustees directed follow‑up bid review and contract award.
Chief Lewis presented specifications and requests for new turnout gear and emergency equipment for the fire department. After opening bids for turnout gear and emergency vehicles across the sessions, trustees authorized purchasing nine sets of turnout gear from Wassez at a recorded cost of $1,696.50 (motion carried) and accepted a vehicle bid from Horton Company at $27,979.50 following review of bids.
Duriland Workman and James H. Rice participated in motions to authorize purchases and to direct the chief to review bids; the minutes record trustees’ motions and unanimous approvals where noted. The board also authorized advertising for bids on certain fire equipment and set dates for bid openings in accordance with standard procurement practice recorded in the minutes.
The trustees discussed related training and equipment needs, including ordering of Advanced Cardiac Life Support materials and scheduling training; the fire chief was instructed to obtain additional cost figures and to proceed with procurement according to the board’s approvals.
