Luther board agrees to seek one‑third cost share for new battery ventilation fan for fire department

Trustee Felicia Wert asked the Village of Luther board whether the village would contribute toward a battery‑operated ventilation fan for the local fire department.

Visitor Matt Pulaskey described the existing fan as ineffective and said, "The current cost projection is $5,000.00." Trustees discussed potential funding sources and whether the village’s fire partners — Newkirk and Ellsworth townships — could share the cost. The board agreed to consider splitting the expense three ways, contingent on Newkirk and Ellsworth each agreeing to fund one‑third; Trustee Felicia Wert will reach out to those townships.

Trustee Carrie Fansler asked whether the townships had been approached previously or whether other fire department budgets had available funds; the board noted both townships had contributed previously to Stryker equipment but did not commit village funds at the meeting. No formal donation motion was made during the session; the item was recorded as discussion and direction for follow‑up.