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Regular Council Meeting 11/16/98 Page 4 Third Reading of Ordinance 98-34. Note: The title of this legislation appeared incorrectly on the agenda so Council will consider the third reading of Ordinance 98-34 at its next meeting. OPEN PORTION - 3 minute limit imposed by Chair. Those who wish to speak must first state their name and address. This open portion is limited to discussion pertaining to the items under "Old Business" only. There were no comments. NEW BUSINESS A motion to authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to Nelson Auto Group for the purchase of a 1999 Dodge 2500 pick-up truck for the Service Department Mr. Marquardt, seconded by Mrs. Mills, made a motion to authorize an expenditure in an amount of $25,000 to Nelson Auto Group. Roll Call: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion Carried Expenditure Authorized A motion to authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to Boose Chevrolet & GEO of Brookville Ohio for the purchase of a 1999 Chevrolet pick-up truck for the Fire Department Council President Fixler asked if a motion would be made or if this item was going to be tabled. Mayor Rinker requested discussion. Chief Mohr asked if Council had received his memo. Council President Fixler said yes. Mayor Rinker asked the issues. Mr. Marquardt said the question brought up at Caucus was regarding the warranty. ~ He does not know if that issue was resolved. They do not understand the need for the additional cost of the Chevy truck. Chief Mohr asked if the Fire Department mechanic, Ken Shrefler, could speak. Firefighter Shrefler said he researched all the 4-wheel drive vehicles that would have suited our needs. Not deviating from State bid, the Chevy was the only one that you could get all the features on. You could get a Ford but you would have to have a separate purchase order and paperwork to