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Fort Mohave Mesa board approves wildland gear and radio‑programming purchases; one member objects to radio programming expense
Summary
The board authorized purchase of wildland personal protective equipment for $8,371.87 and Wi‑Fi programming capability for portable radios for $7,724.86; roll calls show unanimous support for the PPE purchase and one Nay vote from Sher Voelker on radio programming.
During the April 28 meeting the Fort Mohave Mesa Fire District Board approved several procurement items and completed a unanimous consent-agenda vote.
The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, the March financial report, ambulance write-offs of $310 and ambulance accounts to be sent to collections totaling $7,262.56. Arden Lauxman moved the consent agenda and Joseph Harmon seconded; the motion passed by roll call.
On equipment purchases, Chief John Clark presented quotes for expiring wildland personal protective equipment and the board authorized the purchase from LN Curtis in the amount of $8,371.87. The motion was made by Arden Lauxman, seconded by Joseph Harmon, and passed on roll call with all voting Aye.
For radio maintenance efficiency, Chief Kevin Smith requested authorization to purchase Wi‑Fi programming capability to enable remote programming of portable radios. Joseph Harmon moved to approve a Motorola purchase for $7,724.86, seconded by Arden Lauxman. Roll call votes were Arden Lauxman Aye; Joseph Harmon Aye; Sher Voelker Nay; Michael Bell Aye. The motion carried despite one dissent.
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Michael Bell at 8:23 PM.
