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Police present vehicle, crime‑scene and message‑board needs; board agrees to short‑term cash flow for signs
Summary
Chief Coby Powell reviewed police capital requests including vehicles, crime‑scene equipment and variable message signs; the board agreed to a short‑term general‑fund cash flow resolution so police could quickly procure message boards for traffic management tied to a sewer repair.
The Police Department presented its 2025 capital requests Oct. 22, including routine vehicle replacements, a training unit van, patrol rifles, a Faro 3D mobile crime‑scene unit and a variable message sign for traffic management.
Chief Coby Powell summarized the items and answered questions about timing and priorities. Board members raised an immediate need for additional portable message boards to manage congestion caused by a sewer repair on East Tarstel/Hartsdale Avenue.
Controller Kimberly told the board the town could borrow cash from the general fund for up to one year to buy the signs and then replenish the fund when bond proceeds arrive; she said a formal resolution would be required to authorize the cash flow borrowing. The board supported moving quickly to acquire the signs for traffic control and safety.
The session also included a brief mention that the governor is expected to sign legislation authorizing red‑light cameras, which the board will monitor for local implementation timing.
No capital votes were taken during the work session; Chief Powell will return with any timeline changes and formal requests requiring board resolution.
