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Orleans to review fire truck options; council approves backhoe, wastewater capacity and zoning variance
Summary
At a July 1 work session, Orleans officials reviewed fire truck estimates and scheduled a follow-up review, approved a Boyd Cat backhoe purchase for $84,843 (with trade-in), signed a wastewater capacity certification for an RV expansion at Orleans Wesleyan Campgrounds and granted a variance for an in‑home beauty shop.
Orleans — At a July 1, 2026 work session the Orleans Town Council reviewed estimates for a new fire truck and approved several equipment and infrastructure items.
Fire Chief Ronnie Roach presented several estimates for a replacement fire truck and council members agreed to reconvene before the July 16 regular meeting to inspect current equipment and discuss the purchase in more detail.
Town Superintendent Daniel Houchin presented a quote from Boyd Cat to buy a new backhoe, including a trade-in; the cost on the quote was $84,843 and the council approved the purchase request. The council also approved and signed a capacity certification for wastewater treatment to support an RV expansion at Orleans Wesleyan Campgrounds.
Council reviewed and approved industrial water and sewer applications for the Johnson Egg Wash Facility now under construction east of town. The Board of Zoning Appeals’ favorable recommendation to grant Kristie Clark a variance to operate a beauty shop in her home was accepted by the council.
Council directed Clerk-Treasurer Robert F. Henderson and Town Attorney John-Paul Isom to prepare a formal resolution to name the town’s new pickleball court in memory of the late Councilman Randy Clark, who had secured grant funding for the court project. The work session adjourned at approximately 9:31 a.m.
Minutes of the session do not include roll-call tallies for the approvals; where vote details were not recorded, the minutes state the items were approved or directed by the council.
