The Elko Television District voted to purchase a server-based video recorder, support hardware, licensing and an enclosed rack from Eagle Communications for $49,885.80, and to relocate amateur radio equipment at the Grindstone site under a $11,447.12 Premier Services estimate.

Ken, the district operations lead, recommended the Eagle Communications quote and said the system would be housed in a locked, ventilated rack at the Fiber Building so equipment and licensing would be district-owned and not dependent on an outside contractor’s server. Peyton, the district technician, described the proposed system as “calculated to be able to retain video for minimum 60 days, expected 90 days for the TV district’s current camera load,” and said the quote includes a five-year maintenance agreement for server software updates.

Why it matters: district staff said the camera and access-control licensing and recordings are currently hosted on Eagle Communications’ servers; moving those assets into a district-controlled rack will allow district staff future direct access, easier training of in-house personnel and continuity if the existing contractor is unavailable.

Board action and votes: the board approved the Eagle Communications estimate and installation; several board members voiced that as the district grows it should move systems to district-controlled infrastructure. The board also approved the Premier Services quote to remove and relocate antennas and cabling at Grindstone and donate the removed small tower to the Elko Amateur Radio Club after disassembly.

UPS and power resilience: staff reported an emergency Dell-approved UPS was purchased for the Fiber Building (quote $7,537) to support the new rack; the unit is expected to provide roughly 24–28 hours of runtime for the planned load. Peyton said the new UPS will be expandable with additional battery banks; battery warranties were described as 10 years and power-module warranties as two years.

Ending: the board approved both equipment projects. Staff will coordinate installation timing and ensure required licensing for cameras and access control are transferred into district possession prior to cutover.