The Liberty Hill City Council on Aug. 13 approved three capital purchases to upgrade the council chamber audiovisual system, replace aging city computers, and add security cameras to park facilities.

Council approved a GTS quote for council-chamber audiovisual equipment not to exceed $94,405.61. David Wiley of GTS outlined proposed replacements including new tabletop microphones with status indicators, wireless lavalier and handheld microphones, upgraded ceiling speakers, a higher-resolution auto‑tracking camera, and new displays (an 85‑inch commercial display behind the dais and 75‑inch swing‑out audience monitors). Wiley said the proposal also includes a digital signal processor, touch‑screen controls, and a higher-lumen projector; GTS estimated about four days for installation with minimized disruption.

Council also approved a GTS quote to replace older computers and equipment at a cost not to exceed $54,596.58. Staff said many machines run Windows 10, which will reach end of life in October and need replacement or upgrade; the council agreed to fund the replacements from excess sales-tax revenue identified earlier in the fiscal year.

Finally, council approved a GTS quote not to exceed $26,966.98 to add security cameras for the pool and splash-pad areas to improve safety coverage and risk mitigation; staff said the devices will be cloud‑based with police access to the feeds. Council members asked general questions about data storage and due diligence on vendor pricing; staff said the equipment is on a state DIR contract and that PD has access to camera feeds.

Why it matters: The AV upgrade will improve livestream quality and meeting accessibility; computer replacements are tied to cybersecurity and compliance with vendor end-of-life schedules; added cameras aim to fill unseen security gaps at city recreation facilities.

Votes and next steps: All three purchases passed by unanimous votes (7–0). Staff will coordinate installation schedules to limit disruption to meetings and operations.