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Millersburg approves Explorer repair and squad laptop, considers radio replacements
Summary
The council approved $2,857.91 for repair of the police Explorer and a $1,249.99 laptop for a new officer; the department presented radio quotes and discussed the new hire's training and uniform status.
Millersburg — The town council on March 25 approved repairs to the police department's Explorer and authorized purchase of a new squad laptop for the department's recently hired officer.
Marshal Ray Rodriguez presented a repair estimate of $2,857.91 to replace the timing-chain cover, water pump, gaskets, and related parts on the Explorer, which he said has 115,448 miles. Dean Smith moved to approve repairs and the motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Rodriguez also provided quotes for radios (three units totaling roughly $9,700–$9,800) and recommended the town could manage with two new radios. He said one of the reserve radios used by the new officer does not hold an eight-hour charge. The council did not approve radios at this meeting but authorized a ProIT laptop for $1,249.99 to be installed in the squad car; Dean moved and Dana seconded the laptop purchase, which passed unanimously.
Rodriguez said the new hire, Mike (listed elsewhere in town payroll as Mike Waas), is attending Caliber records training with the department and should be able to write tickets once he receives a marked car and uniform, expected soon.
Why it matters: The repairs and equipment purchases are necessary to restore police operational capacity and support the department's newest officer.
The Explorer repair and the laptop purchase were approved by voice vote; radio replacements remain under consideration.
