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Trustee urges new cruiser; police chief cites about $150,000 in grants to support vehicle options
Summary
Trustee Christin Keeffer argued the Village should replace a police vehicle rather than keep repairing it; Chief Lamphere has secured approximately $150,000 in grants and will explore options and a joint grant-pool approach with other departments.
Trustee Christin Keeffer told the Committee she favors budgeting for a new police vehicle instead of continuing to spend on repairs; she indicated that, when replacement is necessary, the vehicle would likely be another cruiser.
Chief Lamphere reported he has secured approximately $150,000 in grants to date and said he will investigate options for vehicle acquisition. The minutes note that other Village departments will join a pool for a grant company, suggesting a coordinated approach to applying for or administering vehicle-related grants. No motion to purchase a vehicle or to allocate funds was recorded at the Committee meeting.
