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Sperry approves police equipment purchases, new vehicle and reserve officer appointment
Summary
The board approved purchases including three external carrier vests (~$895.05), Smart Safety crash-reporting software ($500 for three years), and a police car for $39,500; the board also appointed Dereck Schmidt as a reserve officer.
The Sperry Board of Trustees on July 10 approved multiple police-department items: purchase of three Point Blank Guardian external carrier vests at a cost not to exceed $895.05; purchase of Smart Safety software at a cost not to exceed $500 for three years to comply with crash-reporting standards; and purchase of a police car from Emergency Vehicle Resources for $39,500.
The vehicle decision followed review of multiple bids for new and used Dodge Chargers included in the minutes. The minutes list funding sources for the vehicle purchase as $20,000 from the police savings account (Cherokee donation) with the remaining balance from the 0.6% special sales tax savings account; a related quote to outfit the vehicle (lights, siren and wiring) from Lightem Up at a cost not to exceed $10,589 was tabled at the mayor's request.
The board also approved the appointment of Dereck Schmidt as a reserve police officer (motion by Robert Morton, second by Patrick McCotter). All votes recorded in the minutes were unanimous.
The minutes do not include details on training timelines or the expected in-service date for the new vehicle; follow-up with the police department would be required for operational timelines.
