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Committee tables renewal decision for village app, asks community engagement for usage data
Summary
Finance committee deferred a $6,000 annual app renewal and asked community engagement to assess usage and value before the committee decides whether to renew.
The Finance Committee tabled a decision about renewing the village mobile app while staff and the community‑engagement chair gather usage data and discuss whether the app’s $6,000 annual fee matches the village’s needs.
Committee members said the app appears to replicate content available on the village website and that adoption has been low. Staff said it is possible to expand user permissions (for committee chairs to send push notifications) and asked for time to negotiate a different price point and to report app-use metrics such as monthly touches or active users.
Why it matters: The village is weighing whether a paid municipal app delivers value to residents or whether the funds could be better used elsewhere. Committee members asked staff to consult with committee chairs, gather usage statistics and return with a recommendation on whether to renew.
Next steps: The discussion was referred to the community engagement committee to survey likely users, and staff was asked to obtain vendor usage metrics and any revised pricing proposals before the committee considers renewal.
