By Myrna Trauntvein
Times-News Correspondent
Nephi City Council members do not want to give up the
historic fire truck unless they can retain some rights to
the old vehicle.
The Utah Museum of Fire Service History is being
established and will have a display area in Tooele County.
Museum officials have asked about placing Nephi's 1926 REO
fire truck on display at the new museum.
"We had a city resident talk to us about restoring the
engine," said Chad Brough, mayor. "I think we should talk to
that individual before we let the fire engine go clear out
of the county."
The one thing which had held the resident back, after
making a preliminary offer, was that the city was unwilling
to pay for the upgrade of truck and the residents did not
have the resources to do so at that time.
"I think we should keep the fire engine here, if we
can," said Jim Wilkey, council member.
Brough said he had some questions about the agreement
with the museum if the engine were placed on display. "If we
can get it back from the museum whenever we want it, it
might be OK," he said.
Brent Park, council member, said he thought the local
DUP (Daughters of the Utah Pioneers) would probably like the
fire engine to display at the equipment museum they are
planning.
An equipment lease agreement should be discussed which
ever way the council determines it should allow the engine
to go: the museum or the resident or the city.
The old engine is being stored at the fire station and
may be in the way of the volunteers who man the
facility.
"Let's look at our options before we make a decision,"
said Brough.
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