Sherwood Township approves quick-connect system for fire department air bottles

Sherwood Township — The Sherwood Township Board voted to approve the purchase of a quick-connect system for the fire department's air bottles and cascade system following a request from Fire Chief Jeff Smurr.

Chief Jeff Smurr told the board the quick-connect system would be a safety feature and would extend the life of the department's air pack system; he reported the supplier had offered a discounted price. Supervisor Robbins moved to approve the purchase, with the understanding that if the yearly budget is exceeded the board would modify the appropriation at the February regular meeting and that grant moneys would be pursued for reimbursement. Jeff Brott seconded. The minutes state the motion "voted and passed"; a roll-call tally is not recorded in the transcript.

The minutes do not specify the vendor, the discounted price, or the account from which the purchase will be charged. The motion indicates the board intends to seek grant reimbursement, but does not name a grant program or timeline for reimbursement. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.