DeWitt County recently approved the purchase of a new truck for the Emergency Management Agency, but the department is requesting a few more things to go with it. 

EMA Coordinator Will Paveleck had a planned absence from the meeting; however had previously provided the Public Safety Committee with a short list of necessary accessories for the new truck to be approved. At the Thursday night Meeting, Chair Megan Myers shared that the items include the purchase and installation of a mobile radio system, an emergency lighting system, and a truck bed cover. 

Buck Carter and John Werts raised a concern about the red and blue emergency lights, stating that Paveleck is not a first responder and would not need to use them. 

Concerns about the need for a mounted radio in the vehicle, in addition to the standard-issued handheld radios, were also raised. With questions about these items, the Committee decided to table both purchases to give Paveleck the chance to explain at next month's meeting. 

The Committee did approve the purchase of a truck bed cover after a brief discussion about ensuring the cover would lock and be thick enough to secure items in the bed. 

The Committee hopes that by tabling the purchases of the mobile radio and light system at next month's meeting, Paveleck can provide more clarity in person on the necessity of those items.