Article 14

Shall the town vote to authorize the Selectmen to enter into a 5-year lease agreement for $345,000 for the purpose of leasing/purchasing a Fire Pumper Truck and to raise and appropriate the sum of $81,900 for the first year's payment for that purpose? This agreement will have a non-appropriation and non-replacement clause as prescribed by state statute. (Recommended by Selectmen) (Recommended by Budget Committee) (Majority Vote Required)

Status

Originator: Board of Selectmen
Board of Selectmen: 5-0-0 Recommended
Budget Committee: 11-0-0 Recommended

Voter's Guide Explanation

The Fire Pumper Truck is essential for firefighting as it provides sustainable water to fight a fire. This truck also provides mutual aid to other communities that, in turn, provide aid to us at no cost. Without this truck, we will be unable to offer water pumping to other towns and request that they provide it for us.

Why Pelham Critically Needs a Replacement Fire Truck

To provide an adequate water supply and attack lines.
To provide proper staffing for the removal of smoke and toxic gases, enabling rapid search and rescue.
To provide the required firefighter rescue team (R.I.T.)
To minimize the ongoing demands placed on surrounding communities that are currently providing mutual aid resources.

Grants Obtained

2005 F-350 Forestry Truck
Hazardous materials trailer
55,000 KW emergency stand-by generator
Portable and mobile radios
SCBA refill station
Building renovations
Communications Systems
Thermal Imaging Camera

Overall: $400,000 Received (At no cost to the taxpayer)

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