WASHINGTONVILLE- Village Council purchased a new truck at its regular meeting Monday night.

Purchased from Donnell Ford in Salem for $15,490, the pickup is a 2010 F 150 that will be used for both the street and water departments. It should be ready to use by the end of the month.

Council also agreed to bid out the departments' current truck in a 30-day silent auction.

According to council President Will Jones, the old truck is in very poor shape and not worth insuring once the new one arrives.

The council elected to purchase the Ford over a similar truck at Columbiana Dodge, which was $2,700 more.

In other news:

Council increased seatbelt violation fines from $50 to $104, in accordance to state regulations;

Jones thanked everyone who participated in the village's recent Halloween party, including the Washingtonville Police Department and the Green Township Volunteer Fire Department;

Councilwoman Theresa Allison reminded residents that the Robbins United Methodist Church, off of state Route 14, will host a soup and bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

A public forum will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Washingtonville VFW to discuss alterations to the state Route 14 and East Street intersection proposed by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).

The next council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at Village Hall.

Kevin Howell can be reached at khowell@salemnews.net