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Hudson Falls approves purchase of used 2008 Spartan Sutphin fire truck, pending inspection and referendum
Summary
Trustees approved buying a 2008 Spartan Sutphin for up to $189,000 from the Fire Department Equipment Reserve Fund; purchase is contingent on Chief Tom Bover's inspection and a 30-day permissive referendum.
The Village of Hudson Falls Board of Trustees voted Jan. 13 to approve the purchase of a used 2008 Spartan Sutphin fire apparatus, not to exceed $189,000, with funding from the Fire Department Equipment Reserve Fund.
Trustee Daniel Hogan moved the measure and Trustee Jeffrey Gaulin seconded; the minutes record the motion as "to approve the purchase of a 2008 Spartan Sutphin, not to exceed the purchase price $189,000. This purchase is subject to Permissive Referendum, monies to be expended from the Fire Department Equipment Reserve Fund upon inspection and review of the apparatus from Chief Tom Bover." The board approved the purchase unanimously. Chief Tom Bover is planning to travel to Massachusetts to inspect the truck before funds are expended.
Under New York permissive referendum rules noted in the discussion, the purchase is subject to a 30-day public petition period during which residents may seek a referendum; the minutes record the board's understanding that the public may petition within 30 days. The board did not record any estimated delivery or maintenance costs in the minutes.
