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Board authorizes Blue Township to solicit bids for new fire station after 3-2 vote
Summary
The Pottawatomie County Commission authorized Blue Township to go to bid for a new Station No. 1 after a 3-2 vote, with Commissioners Merl Page and Bill Drew opposing over the planned size.
The Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners voted 3-2 to authorize Blue Township to solicit bids for a new Fire Station No. 1, after a presentation on the station parameters.
Darin Strathman and Kevin Murdock presented the plan and parameters; Deloyce McKee moved to authorize bidding and Gary Yenzer seconded. The motion carried with McKee, Yenzer and Chair Terry Force voting yes and Commissioners Merl Page and Bill Drew voting no. The minutes record the opposition was based on concerns about the station’s size.
The vote authorizes Blue Township to begin the procurement process under the parameters presented to the board. No dollar amounts or contract terms were recorded in the minutes; details on project budget and timeline were not specified and will need follow-up with township officials.
