Madison Approves Funds for New Fire Truck

MADISON, CT — The Board of Selectmen has approved spending $609,275 for the purchase of a new fire truck, according to meeting minutes.

Discuss and take action to approve the spending of $609,257.77, and to sign the contract within 15 days, for the purchase of the new fire truck.

DISCUSSION: First Selectman Tom Banisch stated that this request was from the North Madison Fire Department and that the funds were in the reserves.

Chief MacMillan stated that this truck would primarily be for pumping water and that it had an electric ladder rack to prevent injuries in lifting to pull down the ladder. This request is within the budget guidelines. The payment needs to be made upfront in order to receive discounts on the total cost of the truck.

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Selectman Wilson added that this request and purchase was as a result of proper planning and preventive maintenance. MOVED by Selectman Wilson and seconded by Selectman Hale to APPROVE the spending of $609,257.77, and to sign the contract within 15 days, for the purchase of the new fire truck. VOTE: This motion was approved unanimously.