Wellsville: Police Department to receive in-car computer systems

The Wellsville Village Board Monday night adopted a resolution, 5-0, to purchase new in-car computer systems for three police vehicles. The cost can't exceed $15,000. The Mayor noted the purchases "were deemed necessary" and said the money had already been included in the 2019-2020 capital reserve fund.
In on news from the meeting:

• Denied a permit for a "Team For Kids" boot drive August 9th.
• Approved hiring Barbara Dodge as a provisional part-time Clerk, effective August 5th.
• Removed Cassie Little and Nate Little from the rolls of the Dyke Street Engine Company and added Andrea Jordan; added Hunter Beckman to the Wellsville Fire Company rolls and removed Ed Fahs from the rolls of the Emerald Hook and Ladder Company.
• Fire Chief Barney Dillie announced the DEC notified him that the Department would receive a $1,500 matching grant for wildfire equipment. Dillie said they planned to purchase a new chain saw, gloves, forestry hose and other gear. He also applied for an $8,500 Homeland Security grant.
• DPW Director Bill Whitfield announced the paving schedule starting July 23. Milling will be the first step and will last 4-5 days and include: North Main from the Parkway to Madison; South Main from Dyke Creek Bridge to the Parkway; West State from North Main to Brooklyn Avenue; East Genesee from Johnson Street to Scott Avenue. Paving will begin August 5th.