Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ira W. Bloom’s organization
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Selectmen Meeting
The meeting included multiple agenda items, beginning with the approval of purchase orders for fire department vehicle repairs and police software licensing renewal. The board also discussed and approved a contract for new taser equipment to replace existing gear that has reached its end of life. Additionally, a travel request for two officers to attend mandatory use-of-force training was approved. Finally, the board reviewed a proposal to apply for a community foundation grant to fund a printed resource guide for local seniors.
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The Board addressed several agenda amendments and procurement requests. Key discussions included the approval of multiple IT contracts, specifically the renewal of Microsoft 365 licenses from Presidio, a backup solution renewal through CDWG, and the continued contract for Cisco Collaboration Flex services. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of a new Workman HDX SUV to replace an aging vehicle, including the trade-in of the older unit.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Buchanan City Police Commission Regular Meeting
The commission reviewed and approved an agenda amendment regarding the designation of four roads (South Avenue, Farm Road, Homer Road, and Putnam Road) as school zones. Representatives from the city engineering department and traffic engineers from Fuss & O'Neill presented a proposal to designate these school zones and implement speed reductions on South Avenue, Farm Road, and Gower Road to enhance safety. Additionally, the commission approved a road closure request for the Erg-A-Thon event, a fundraiser for the local rowing team, which will take place on Southern Avenue.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting
The Board of Selectmen meeting included approvals for agenda amendments and several departmental requests. The Board authorized a purchase order for Microsoft licensing to ensure compliance with Department of Justice standards. Approvals were granted to the Police Department for the purchase of three new patrol vehicles and their subsequent upfitting. The Fire Department received authorization for purchase order increases related to the upfitting of a new tactical unit and the procurement of an additional gear washer to improve equipment turnaround and firefighter safety.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
