The Shreve Village Council held a Special Meeting last night to approve several key infrastructure and equipment improvements that will strengthen our utilities, enhance safety, and ensure continued efficiency across multiple departments.

Utility & Infrastructure Improvements

Automatic Transfer Switches for Lift Station & Water System

Council approved the purchase and installation of new automatic transfer switches (ATS) for critical utility locations:

• Pennsylvania Avenue Lift Station – $11,804.00
• Water Well Pump Field – $8,302.00

All installation work will be completed by Jakes Electric Inc.

These upgrades will allow the generator system to automatically engage both the well pumps and the Water Treatment Plant during a power outage. Previously, village staff had to manually activate the wells. With these ATS units in place, the system will transition automatically, improving reliability and response times during emergencies.

Equipment Upgrades

New Trailer Purchase

Upon selling the Village’s current oversized trailer, Council approved the purchase of a MaxxD 22 x 83 16' Gravity Tilt Trailer from Gingerich Trailer Sales, Ltd. for $11,900.00.
This size trailer better fits the Village’s actual operational needs.

Public Works – New Service Truck

The Village will be purchasing a 2024 Ford F-350 4x4 Chassis DRW for $57,058.00 to replace the aging Chevrolet 3500 crew truck.

The current vehicle has:

• 313,595 miles
• A daily oil consumption of one quart
• A fuel tank that no longer holds a full load
• A rusted-out bed and compromised compartments

It is no longer cost-effective to maintain and will be sold online.

Police Department Upgrades

The Village Police Department received approval to purchase a new 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV from Preston Chevrolet Kia for $53,763.00.

Additional equipment purchases include:

• Emergency lights & equipment – Hall Public Safety – $21,199.76
• In-car computer – Tough – $2,946.94
• Mobile radio – Staley Technologies – $5,192.02

The current cruiser will be stripped of equipment and sold online. Any salvaged lights and accessories will also be sold.
The Ford Explorer cruiser will remain in service and be maintained for extended use.

Where Do the Proceeds Go?

All items sold outright or auctioned online will have their proceeds returned directly to the appropriate Village accounts.

Legislative Action

Resolution 16-2025

Amends the 2025 Appropriation Resolution (30-2024, passed December 16, 2024) and updates estimated resources for Fiscal Year 2025.

Resolution 17-2025

Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with Wayne County for continued dog warden services within the Village.

Understanding the Difference: Ordinances, Resolutions & Emergency Measures

To help residents better understand Council actions:

Ordinance

A permanent local law passed by Council.

Resolution

A temporary expression of policy, opinion, or direction. While important, it does not carry the full force of law.

Emergency Measure

An Ordinance or Resolution may be passed as an emergency only when necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, property, health, safety, welfare, or for daily municipal operations.
Emergency measures cannot be used to change salaries, zoning codes, building codes, franchise extensions, or public utility rates.

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