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Carlos described the town's current IT infrastructure as \"old and outdated\" and said the municipality lacks a documented cybersecurity and disaster-recovery plan. He warned that without meeting cyber-insurance compliance standards the town cannot process online payments and may be at heightened risk from ransomware. \"Ransomware... it's one of those things where something gets in your system, everything gets locked down,\" Carlos said, describing incidents at nearby school systems.

Tri Cities IT offered a layered cybersecurity approach, onsite server and cabling cleanup, coordination with third-party software vendors, and low-voltage security work under a sister company, Digital Watchtower. Carlos said the firm can stage upgrades in increments to match municipal priorities and budget constraints and that it will provide separate quotes for cybersecurity, cameras, and board-meeting AV. He told the board Tri Cities IT could dramatically reduce telephone costs based on comparable client work: \"we cut it down by, like, 75%.\"

Board members asked about timetable and costs. The town manager confirmed an Axon body-camera kickoff is scheduled and said the department has received the body cameras; Tri Cities IT noted it has experience installing Axon systems. The presenter said he will deliver proposals to the town manager next week and that cybersecurity work was being considered a priority for the town because of an approaching state requirement referenced during the meeting.

The presentation included a demonstration of smart surveillance features (motion alerts, two-way audio, automated searches by vehicle or appearance) and optional add-ons such as automated weapon detection and facial recognition. The presenters acknowledged that facial-recognition capabilities are regulated and would be an optional add-on if the board chose to pursue it.

No formal board action was taken. The town manager and staff will review proposals and follow up with Tri Cities IT and other vendors; the board directed staff to prioritize cybersecurity work needed for online payment processing and to bring quotes back for consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BMA Monthly Meeting 6/03/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Tri Cities IT representatives briefed the Bluff City board on managed IT services, layered cybersecurity and smart surveillance/AV options. The presentation highlighted risks to online payments and the need to meet a state cybersecurity mandate; the company will return quotes and separate proposals for phased implementation.","taxTitle","Bluff City , Sullivan County, Tennessee","taxId",76661,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6190921,"Bluff City approves $13,625 to replace two sewer pumps; officials say system study, CCTV will guide future upgrades",2989,127000,3116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5037356-4877cb4983dd1c8f910a670cc08fe6ef&start=127&end=3116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5037356-4877cb4983dd1c8f910a670cc08fe6ef/thumbnail_127000.jpg","/articles/6190921/Bluff-City/Sullivan-County/Tennessee/Bluff-City-approves-13625-to-replace-two-sewer-pumps-officials-say-system-study-CCTV-will-guide-future-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190921-e35b323f2e2ce3402274cad932727288/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185254&Signature=I0kulh~nuloqrF4W7MsfgwzijU10Q6GCcRCG~i-85nFENEfc5-0rMmLIZ1ZXBaQZ8BfIi2TskwWCWlioi4XeRu6WF9gXThOZTNIQ9EVcrV3pE5UEttzMM5x-IOR~PK~mv~MEIldsGcZSms00Zod6J-KnUL9gHd6HBLcmMBpVSCshJSDl1vzRfsdFp10po8qXhCnnsaKDZ2yvG1jATPWJtba4-jxc2UvIXGi6uAoJaES4uE33VVP9lLtTAp5XK9xv~8YwORvXnAes2JNczZ8Vbo6mo9gGPv8Xs5Yw7YN-d8QrQJsMa-x2JvWqnTq7pk~yIjpdlNPLPjPbD0jpHy~~9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bluff City's Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Ordinance 2025-006, authorizing $13,625 to purchase two sewer pumps to restore redundancy at two pump stations, the board was told at its meeting.

The purchase was presented after Mattern & Craig engineer Austin Smith and Public Works Supervisor Alan Maltree described recent pump testing, CCTV inspections and ongoing inflow-and-infiltration work. The ordinance passed unanimously after a motion by Alderwoman Payne and a second; the town recorder recorded affirmative votes from the aldermen present.

The vote finalizes a line-item amendment tied to the town's water and sewer budget. The text presented on the floor and the public hearing described two separate quotes bundled into one line item: one pump sized for the SR 390 (Bridge) station and a differently sized pump for the 44 Igloo station. Board members noted the two pumps are not identical and that the ordinance groups the separate quotes into a single purchase.

Consulting engineer Austin Smith of Mattern & Craig said drawdown testing showed one of the pumps at the Igloo station \"did not perform well on the drawdown test\" and that a loose guide rail likely \"isn't making a proper connection at the bottom of the pump,\" causing the unit to circulate water rather than pump effectively. Smith told the board the pumps in question are on the order of \"about 10 years old\" and that a CCTV inspection of lines had been completed; he said he would package the CCTV footage and his recommendations into a report \"at least by next week.\" Smith also said he would forward the original pump specification to staff.

Public Works Supervisor Alan Maltree emphasized the urgency of restoring a second pump at SR 390: \"Right now, we are down to 1 pump. If that pump goes down, we will be in a situation. So that's why I'm stressing the 390 Bridge.\" Maltree and Smith both said the immediate purchases are meant to restore redundancy; they and other board members discussed studying larger or chopper-style pumps for future replacement cycles to handle heavier debris.

The discussion also addressed broader system conditions. Maltree and other staff said storm-driven inflow-and-infiltration (I&I) has been a larger driver of earlier overflows than pump horsepower alone. \"Every event that we done had here has been during a rain event... It's I&I. There's too much getting into the system,\" Maltree said, noting that pipe capacity and groundwater/stormwater inflow limit what can be moved regardless of pump size.

Board members and staff agreed to proceed with the immediate purchases to reestablish two working pumps at each location and to return with options for longer-term upgrades. Town and consultant staff said they would prepare recommendations after reviewing the CCTV footage and the Mattern & Craig field report.

The ordinance passed by voice vote and was recorded as approved. No additional funding for future pump upgrades was authorized by this motion; further evaluation and any subsequent orders would be brought back to the board.

Next steps: Mattern & Craig will deliver a written findings-and-recommendations report based on CCTV and drawdown testing; town staff will work with the consultant to scope any larger or chopper-pump replacements and return options to the board for separate authorization.","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved Ordinance 2025-006 to buy two sewer pumps after engineers and public works staff reported failing equipment and pending CCTV results. Officials said the purchases restore redundancy immediately while longer-term options — including larger or chopper-style pumps — will be evaluated.","actionData","errors"]

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Tri Cities IT offers cybersecurity, cameras and AV upgrades; town manager and staff to review quotes

Bluff City approves $13,625 to replace two sewer pumps; officials say system study, CCTV will guide future upgrades