Sherman public works and volunteer fire department report equipment needs, paving priorities and new pumper inspection

Public Works Supervisor K. Fazzone told the Board that winter equipment has been removed from trucks, cleaned and stored and that crews have focused on street sweeping and pothole maintenance. He said K. Thompson has been maintaining and repairing equipment and that he (Fazzone) is training to become the Municipal Tree Warden. Fazzone said he is seeking quotes to replace pumps and asked the Board to review estimated costs at the April meeting. He also identified catch-basin maintenance and paving needs on Anderson Road (to Hoyt Road and Route 39 North) and Holiday Point Road as priorities.

Fire Chief C. Fuchs provided a written monthly report read into the record: the department has responded to 72 emergency calls to date; February included multiple days with five calls in 24 hours. The Department welcomed one new member. EMS responders trained on practical skills including EKG monitoring, intramuscular injections and administering Narcan; firefighters also trained on the department's new thermal imaging cameras. The Apparatus Committee completed a final inspection in Moline, Illinois, for Sherman's mini pumper, which is expected to arrive in several weeks.

Supervisor Fazzone also raised possible future uses for Engine 3 and Brush Truck 4, each valued at approximately $6,000; he said he will report back at the April meeting with recommendations.