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Village board approves upgraded Village Square sound system, adds microphones
Summary
Trustees voted to accept a low bid from Automation Arts for a new Village Square sound system, amended to include additional wireless microphones within the existing budget.
Public Works Director Jason presented two competitive bids for a Village Square sound system and recommended the low bidder, Automation Arts, for installation of speakers on the gazebo and secure head‑end equipment in a locked rack inside the building.
Jason told trustees the map in the packet shows projected decibel coverage and noted the system is “relatively stout” though adjustable; the design is expandable for future speakers. He said the system includes a wireless microphone and Bluetooth connectivity for phone playback.
A trustee moved to accept Automation Arts’ bid. During discussion, Scott asked whether a second microphone could be added. A board member proposed adding two additional wireless microphones (for a total of three) to provide spares and coverage when multiple presenters use the system. Jason said the quoted system includes one wireless microphone and that a second mic could be added later; the extra microphones add about $334 each per the quote.
A trustee amended the motion to accept the Automation Arts bid with the additional microphones, not to exceed the budgeted amount of $47,820. The board voted on the amendment by voice; the amendment carried. The board then voted on the amended motion and approved the purchase. Jason said installation would take six to eight weeks after the go‑ahead and would not be ready for Memorial Day events.
The board recorded no roll‑call tally; the motion passed by voice vote. No changes to the project’s scope beyond the added microphones were approved at the meeting.
