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Nelson Township says it has assumed Sand Lake fire operations; commission tables membership paperwork
Summary
Nelson Township Supervisor said the village turned the Sand Lake volunteer department over to Nelson, including equipment and funds for a truck; commissioners asked for contracts and financial documentation and voted to table the item until additional paperwork and financial details are provided.
Robyn Britton, Nelson Township Supervisor (via Teams), told the Kent County Fire Commission that the Village of Sand Lake could not sustain its volunteer fire department and transferred operations to Nelson Township. "In the purchase contracts, the Village gave Nelson everything: all the equipment, personnel, etc, including the money set aside for Sand Lake’s new fire truck," Britton said.
Commissioners asked what documentation exists to support the transfer—contracts, meeting minutes and full financials—and Britton responded that while a purchase contract is executed, some financial information is still being finalized and law firms are verifying the numbers. Commissioners noted Sand Lake had been assessed about $13,000–$14,000 last year; Britton said Nelson understands it will be assessed for costs going forward and that Nelson is next in the apparatus delivery rotation (estimated delivery 2029).
Given incomplete financial details, the commission voted to table the membership discussion so staff and counsel can review executed contracts and reconciled financials. Mr. Suchy moved to table, Mr. McKellar supported the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
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