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Chaffee approves sewer-line camera inspection; fire chief reports truck expenses
Summary
Fire Chief Glency briefed the council on expenses tied to the second fire truck and requested permission for Elliot Shields to run a camera through the fire station sewage drain; the council approved the sewer-camera inspection unanimously.
Fire Chief Glency updated the Chaffee City Council on Jan. 5, 2026, about additional expenses related to the department's second fire truck and requested authorization to have Elliot Shields run a camera through the sewer line at the fire station to assess drainage issues.
Councilmember Andy Sadler moved to authorize the sewer-camera work; Ron Davis seconded the motion, and the minutes record that all present voted in favor. The minutes do not provide cost estimates for the camera inspection or detail the Sentinel-related truck expenses beyond noting additional expenses were incurred.
Why it matters: the fire department's equipment and facility condition affect emergency response capabilities. The council's approval of a sewer-line inspection is a step toward diagnosing and repairing any infrastructure issues at the fire station.
What's next: The minutes record authorization for the inspection; further details, including contractor cost and repair plans, were not recorded and likely require administrative follow-up.
