The Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department has replaced a 15-year-old Gator utility vehicle for use at the park during the Blueberry Festival.
Fire Chief Rodney Miller applied for a grant in the fall through the Marshall County Community Foundation to obtain the new gator at a cost of $13,000. The department only recently took delivery of the vehicle. It is currently being equipped with emergency lights. Once that is complete, the fire department will release ownership of the gator to the city. Miller said he spoke with City Attorney Sean Surrisi about the transaction and it was thought that the paperwork already had the City of Plymouth as the owner of the vehicle.
The Plymouth Board of Public Works also approved a quote for a new dump truck for the water department. A quote of $65,918 from Oliver Ford Mercury was approved. It wasn’t the lowest bid, but the dealership did submit a critical item substituted in the quote. An electrical power take off was quoted instead of a specified hydraulic power take off in the less expensive quote. Superintendent Donnie Davidson said the electric power take off inhibits the discharging of materials and reacts way too slowly. The hydraulic option was preferred. The board approved the purchase.
