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Caledonia accepts deputy marshal resignation, seeks Chief Marshal applicants and approves equipment sales and purchase
Summary
After accepting Deputy Marshal Norma Sanders' resignation, the Caledonia board authorized advertising for Chief Marshal applications with a Feb. 2, 2026 cutoff, accepted highest bids for surplus marshal vehicles, and approved purchase of a light tower from United Rental for $6,000.
The Town of Caledonia Board of Aldermen on Jan. 6 accepted a resignation in the Marshal's Department, authorized recruitment for the top post, approved sales of surplus law-enforcement vehicles, and approved an equipment purchase for the department.
Tammy McCool moved to accept the resignation of Deputy Marshal Norma Sanders; Jacque Furnari seconded. The board voted unanimously to accept the resignation.
Jason Chrest moved to advertise for applications for the position of Chief Marshal, setting a 2:00 p.m. Feb. 2, 2026 deadline to receive applications; Jacque Furnari seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Bids were opened for previously declared surplus Marshal vehicles (two Ford Explorers from 2015 and 2017 and an S-10 pickup). After recording multiple bids from individuals and Bayridge Motors, Inc., the board, on motion by Tammy McCool, accepted the highest bid for each vehicle; the minutes record the acceptance of the highest bids but do not specify buyer-by-vehicle in the motion text.
Interim Chief Marshal Tony Perkins presented the Marshal's Report and recommended purchasing a light tower. On Perkins' recommendation the board voted to accept the lowest and best quote from United Rental for $6,000; an alternate Allmond quote was recorded at $12,840.
Why it matters: the resignation triggers recruitment for a senior public-safety post; surplus-vehicle sales and the light-tower purchase affect department resources and readiness. The recruitment deadline provides a concrete schedule for next steps.
