The Charleston Town Council on June 5 considered purchasing a basic portable sound system for meetings and the town’s July events and agreed to authorise staff to pursue a modest purchase if recommended by a local audio professional.

Sean Taylor, an audio‑visual professional who attended the meeting, recommended a midrange portable system (two speakers on stands, a quality wireless microphone and cables) that could replace repeated rentals for small events. He offered to provide direct technical guidance and said higher‑end systems are available for larger concerts if needed.

Why it matters: Renting sound equipment for events can be as costly as buying a small system that will cover announcements and meeting amplification for town events. Council members asked staff to test the suggested equipment at the park and, if it meets the town’s needs for the July 4 event, to proceed with purchase.

Action taken: The council moved that staff work with Sean to evaluate a recommended system and, if it proves adequate for the town’s needs, to purchase a model in the proposed price range. Staff did not record a final dollar amount but discussed mid‑hundreds per speaker for the suggested models and a higher‑quality microphone as an important component.

Implementation note: Staff will arrange a demonstration and return with a recommended purchase price and vendor details prior to July events.