Jenkins supervisors debate $1.8 million ladder truck purchase; request meeting with fire department

Jenkins Township supervisors debated whether to buy a ladder fire truck after the meeting record showed a quote of $1.8 million for a ladder truck. Stanley asked, “do we really need two trucks,” and other supervisors said they could not decide without meeting directly with fire department representatives.

Joe expressed support for retaining a second truck, saying the township should keep the capability, though the minutes record that a formal discussion with the fire department is needed before any purchase decision. The segment notes the quoted price and that repairs for ladder trucks can be costly, but it does not show a motion, vote, or timeline for procurement.

The discussion was recorded as part of general infrastructure planning; no formal motion or budget appropriation appears in this transcript segment. The supervisors flagged the item for follow-up: they will arrange a meeting with the fire department to review operational needs and cost details before taking a formal vote.