Wells City Council will consider selling a surplus fire engine to help offset repair costs for the aerial ladder truck, part of a broader discussion on supporting the city’s volunteer fire department

By Leslie Thompson
Elko Daily Free Press

WELLS, Nev. — The Wells City Council is set to discuss how to fund repairs to the city’s aerial ladder truck during its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

According to the agenda, the repairs are estimated to cost about $58,000. Council members will review potential cost adjustments related to industry and economic conditions and discuss the importance of using a qualified apparatus repair vendor.

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City Manager Jason Pengelly said the work primarily involves routine maintenance, including mechanical repairs and replacement of some hoses. The repairs are needed to bring the ladder truck into compliance.

Wells relies on volunteer firefighters led by Fire Chief Kevin Hall. Pengelly said the city also has an interlocal agreement with Elko County Fire, developed with the assistance of Fire Chief Matt Peterson. Under the agreement, the city pays a fee to Elko County, which stations three firefighters in Wells.

It has been amazing working with Matt Peterson and Elko County, Pengelly said.

He said one of the biggest benefits is the ability for county and city firefighters, including volunteers, to work together seamlessly. Volunteers also occasionally respond to incidents outside city limits.

Pengelly said city and county firefighters have always worked well together, but the agreement provides additional staffing support because Wells’ volunteer firefighters have full-time jobs. He added that local employers have been supportive when volunteers are called away to respond to emergencies.

The council’s discussion on Oct. 27 could lead to action on the proposed sale of the city’s surplus Freightliner Type I fire engine. Proceeds from the sale could help offset the ladder truck repair costs.

The council also may consider Resolution 26-07, which would authorize the city to dispose of certain real property without offering it to the public and at an agreed-upon sale price for economic development purposes.

Other items that could require council action include a customer service agreement with Vogue Linen Supply/Uniform Rental and approval of a financial statement associated with the Claims Committee Report.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at Wells City Hall, 525 Sixth St. The city does not provide telephonic or virtual attendance options.

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