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Council delays decision on second med truck pending township commitments
Summary
Treasurer told the Sand Lake council that purchasing a second medic truck would require rate increases; the Village will wait for commitment from neighboring townships before deciding. The current med truck remains in service.
Treasurer briefed the council under unfinished business that the Village is evaluating whether to purchase a second medic (med) truck. The purchase would require higher rates; the Treasurer said the village has discussed the needed rate increases with township supervisors and will await formal commitments from those townships before moving forward. The Treasurer reported the current med truck is serviceable and the proposed purchase would add redundancy by creating a second med truck.
Why it matters: emergency vehicle availability can affect response capacity and resident service levels. Council did not vote on procurement or rates; the decision is contingent on outside townships’ agreement to new rates.
Next steps: staff will continue coordination with township supervisors and report back when commitments or a more concrete financing plan are available. No dollar figure or timetable was specified in the meeting.
