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Votes at a glance: Scranton council approves fire gear funding, renewals and payroll payments
Summary
The City of Scranton council approved several motions on Oct. 15, 2024, including funding for fire gear, a renewal for the department's response service, radio battery purchases, and ordinances authorizing payment of city debts and payroll; one procurement vote passed 3-1.
At its Oct. 15, 2024 meeting, the City of Scranton council approved multiple motions related to equipment purchases, renewals and routine financial business.
Key votes at the meeting:
- Approval of amended minutes (Oct. 1, 2024). Motion by Councilwoman Amber Rendell, seconded by Councilman Tim Scheidegger; carried 4-0.
- Fire department gear funds. Councilman Gary Kentch moved to approve funding for quoted fire gear (quote dated Jan. 25, 2024) at a total cost of $9,866.00; Councilman Tim Scheidegger seconded. The motion carried 3-1 (transcript does not specify which member cast the lone dissenting vote).
- "I Am Responding" renewal. Motion by Councilman Tim Scheidegger to approve a one-year renewal for the Fire Department’s "I Am Responding" service at $305.00; seconded by Councilwoman Amber Rendell; carried 4-0.
- Purchase of six radio batteries. Motion by Councilman Tim Scheidegger, seconded by Councilman Gary Kentch; carried 4-0. Council notes indicated prior online purchases did not work and replacements were needed.
- Ordinance Nos. 39 & 40 (payment of city debts and payroll). Motion by Councilman Brian Lester, seconded by Councilwoman Amber Rendell; carried 4-0.
- Adjournment. Motion by Councilwoman Amber Rendell, seconded by Councilman Tim Scheidegger; carried 4-0.
Where the transcript gave vote tallies (yes/no counts) but not individual votes, this summary records the tallies as stated in the meeting minutes. The council did not adopt any additional ordinances or budget amendments at this meeting beyond the votes listed above.
