A special meeting to consider the purchase of a K9 vehicle will be held by the North Judson Town Council tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Town Marshal Kelly Fisher initially proposed the purchase when town council members met on Monday, January 15th.Fisher explained that the department has $10,000 worth of funds available that was initially intended to buy a mode of transportation for the town’s code enforcement officer.
However, rather than purchasing a new vehicle for that purpose, she suggested handing down Officer Rico Simpson’s current car so they can utilize the money for something that could be equipped with the K9 travel kennel.
Fisher said she wants to get something that can be easily transported around town and down alleyways. She provided members with a few different SUV options coming in around $15,000.Fisher informed them that some of the proposed vehicles would need additional attachments.
She said most the additions, such as mounts, lights and the dog kennel itself, are already available through the department. The only things that would need to be purchased and installed would be a temperature sensor and a door popper.
Marshal Fisher’s request will be further discussed and possibly acted on tonight. Members will hold the special meeting in Town Hall, after the conclusion of a closed executive session pertaining to the same topic.
