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Sperry to seek 80/20 USDA grant for SCBA gear; fire chief retires, interim named

Board of Trustees of the Town of Sperry, Oklahoma · March 12, 2026
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Summary

Board approved applying for an 80/20 Department of Agriculture grant to purchase self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment up to $35,000, and acknowledged the retirement of Fire Chief Brad Dean (effective March 11, 2026) with Mitch Williamson appointed interim fire chief.

Trustees approved applying for an 80/20 Department of Agriculture grant to buy self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment at a cost not to exceed $35,000; Mayor Morton asked the department to obtain quotes before purchase.

"MOTION WAS MADE BY ROBERT MORTON AND SECOND BY PATRICK MCCOTTER TO APPROVE THE REQUEST TO APPLY FOR AN 80/20 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GRANT TO PURCHASE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) EQUIPMENT AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $35,000.00. MR. MORTON REQUESTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO GET QUOTES," the minutes state.

The board also acknowledged the retirement of Fire Chief Brad Dean effective March 11, 2026 and appointed Mitch Williamson as interim fire chief. The minutes do not record a vote count for the interim appointment; the retirement and interim appointment were entered in the minutes as an acknowledgement and appointment.

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