Wellsville receives new fire vehicles
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WELLSVILLE -- Mayor Nancy Murray could barely hold back her enthusiasm at village council's meeting, after Wellsville took possession of several new vehicles.
Advantech Service announced Tuesday morning that they delivered both the new E-One rescue pumper and a 75' ladder truck.
The trucks were ordered in November, after councilmembers received confirmation that Wellsville was released from fiscal emergency.
The 2020 ladder truck cost $798,740 and the pumper $225,000 and was paid for with some of the revenue generated by a fire levy that had been renewed to replace their outdated equipment.
Earlier that month, voters renewed the five-year, seven-mill fire levy, which generates $179,000 annually.
Wellsville will pay just more than $1 million over 15 years to lease the equipment at a 3.17 percent interest with annual payments. At the conclusion of the payoff, the village owns the vehicles.
It is unknown if the ladder truck fits in the fire station, so it will remain parked outside in the parking lot while the weather is nice, according to Fire Chief Barry Podwel.
In other action, council paid invoices totaling $5,436.50, including $3,935.19 to fence in and gate the 18th Street playground.
Fiscal officer Hoi Wah Yu also was directed by members to establish funds for the Wellsville Marina ($75,00) and Veterans Park ($25,000) from the state.
During public speaking, residents expressed concern about barking dogs and speeders in the vicinity of Lisbon Street between 10th and 11th as well as storm sewers.
Eyes on Wellsville requested to have a benefit yard sale August 7 was okayed on the condition that they follow the proper procedures and acquire permits through the mayor's office.
Councilman Martin Thorn was absent and excused from Tuesday's meeting.