Codes dept. to receive new
NORWICH – The City of Norwich Common Council approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the City Code Enforcement Office at their December meeting. The city authorized the purchase of a 2008 used cargo van for the department.
Last month, City of Norwich Code Enforcement Officer Jason Lawrence told members of the Public Works / Public Safety committee that the codes vehicle had experienced a major system failure and would not be repaired. In the past, the department had also utilized a fire department car as a back-up vehicle, but that car is also currently out of service. While the fire vehicle will be repaired, other vehicles are a higher priority.
After some discussion, the Public Safety / Public Works committee decided to recommend that a truck currently owned by the Water Department be sold to the general fund for $8,000.
At the council meeting, a different vehicle was discussed. The council discussed purchasing a cargo van from Christman Motors for $18,000. First Ward Alderman Robert Carey asked Lawrence what had changed between the two meetings. “At the Public Works meeting, our discussion was about purchasing a pickup truck from the water department for $8,000. Now the resolution brought is for a cargo van that costs an additional $10,000. Three weeks ago, it was expressed that a one-ton pickup would suffice,” Carey said.
Lawrence explained that because of the materials the Codes Department needs to carry, it was decided that the truck would not meet their needs. “We need to carry tools. We usually carry a ladder, light boxes, fire gear. In a single cab truck, there would be little room for the computer stand and no room behind the seat for storage,” Lawrence said. He added that materials like smoke detectors, shovels, rakes and a generator are generally carried in the vehicle as well.
Fourth Ward Alderman Walter Schermerhorn asked about the future need of the Water Department, if the one-ton truck were purchased by the Codes Department. “If we purchase the truck from the Water Department, would we need to replace it with another one-ton truck?” Schermerhorn asked. “Would that cost more than $18,000?”
Department of Public Works Superintendent Carl Ivarson said the Water Department would need to replace the truck at a higher cost.
“I’m not happy we’re going from $8,000 to $18,000, but I think it’s the best option at this point,” said Third Ward Alderman John Deierlein. The council voted five to zero in favor of the cargo van purchase.
Last month, City of Norwich Code Enforcement Officer Jason Lawrence told members of the Public Works / Public Safety committee that the codes vehicle had experienced a major system failure and would not be repaired. In the past, the department had also utilized a fire department car as a back-up vehicle, but that car is also currently out of service. While the fire vehicle will be repaired, other vehicles are a higher priority.
After some discussion, the Public Safety / Public Works committee decided to recommend that a truck currently owned by the Water Department be sold to the general fund for $8,000.
At the council meeting, a different vehicle was discussed. The council discussed purchasing a cargo van from Christman Motors for $18,000. First Ward Alderman Robert Carey asked Lawrence what had changed between the two meetings. “At the Public Works meeting, our discussion was about purchasing a pickup truck from the water department for $8,000. Now the resolution brought is for a cargo van that costs an additional $10,000. Three weeks ago, it was expressed that a one-ton pickup would suffice,” Carey said.
Lawrence explained that because of the materials the Codes Department needs to carry, it was decided that the truck would not meet their needs. “We need to carry tools. We usually carry a ladder, light boxes, fire gear. In a single cab truck, there would be little room for the computer stand and no room behind the seat for storage,” Lawrence said. He added that materials like smoke detectors, shovels, rakes and a generator are generally carried in the vehicle as well.
Fourth Ward Alderman Walter Schermerhorn asked about the future need of the Water Department, if the one-ton truck were purchased by the Codes Department. “If we purchase the truck from the Water Department, would we need to replace it with another one-ton truck?” Schermerhorn asked. “Would that cost more than $18,000?”
Department of Public Works Superintendent Carl Ivarson said the Water Department would need to replace the truck at a higher cost.
“I’m not happy we’re going from $8,000 to $18,000, but I think it’s the best option at this point,” said Third Ward Alderman John Deierlein. The council voted five to zero in favor of the cargo van purchase.
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