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Council asks for bids on $35,000 extractor for fire department; county options discussed
Summary
Council discussed a proposed $35,000 extractor purchase for the volunteer fire department, requested three vendor bids, and explored whether county resources or shared arrangements could avoid the purchase.
Council considered a request related to a fire department extractor (equipment estimated around $35,000). Members asked staff to obtain three bids before committing funds and discussed whether the county or neighboring departments might supply or share extractors instead of purchasing new equipment.
Speakers also raised broader capital needs for the fire department, and council asked for comparison information on how other towns fund similar equipment and whether interlocal sharing agreements are feasible. Staff agreed to collect bids and comparative information to return at a future meeting before any purchase was authorized.
