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Police, fire and public works update: 18 police calls last month; council to review up to $2,500 for Rescue 17 repairs
Summary
The police chief reported 18 calls last month and body-camera progress; the fire representative said Rescue 17 is out for repairs estimated at $2,000–$2,500 and the council agreed to consider reimbursing up to $2,500 once an invoice is provided.
Kennard police and fire officials gave routine monthly reports at the council's July meeting. Police chief (speaker labeled Police chief) said the department handled 18 calls in the previous month, including six traffic stops that resulted in warnings, and reported a new reserve officer, Zach Hardy, joining the force. The chief also said three body cameras are operational and a fourth was being programmed.
"Last month, we had 18 calls here in town," the Police chief reported, and later confirmed that a reserve officer named Zach Hardy had joined after a resignation.
The fire department representative reported five calls for the month (two medical calls, one animal problem and one juvenile problem), described apparatus maintenance needs after local inspections and confirmed that Rescue 17 is currently in the shop for diesel-mechanic work. The department said it would try to keep immediate repairs between $2,000 and $2,500.
Chair asked whether the town would reimburse the fire department for emergency repairs, and council members agreed to wait until an invoice is submitted before approving payment. "So we'll deal with the money next month when we get a bill," the Chair said; staff (Steve) was tasked with getting the bill and handling approval through the clerk's office.
The wastewater/lift-station update reported normal operations and that state grant processing (for a lift-station road/hydro-back project) is underway. Council also heard community announcements about a school-supplies distribution, the community garden and upcoming meeting dates.
