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Orange Village approves new LED municipal sign and orders hook‑lift snow truck
Summary
Council approved replacement of the Municipal Center LED message center at up to $33,343 and authorized purchase and outfitting of a hook‑lift truck at up to $168,090.88 under Ohio cooperative purchasing.
The Orange Village Council approved two capital purchases Oct. 8: a replacement electronic message center (EMC) for the Municipal Center and a hook‑lift snow‑plow truck to replace aging equipment.
Graphic Detail Inc. was approved to supply and install an LED electronic message center at a cost not to exceed $33,343. According to staff, the village’s existing sign uses 20‑millimeter LED spacing; the new sign is an 8‑millimeter panel, improving clarity of displayed messages. Staff said the chosen vendor’s system is cloud‑based, includes a mobile connection and remote scheduling capability, and offered a five‑year parts and labor warranty; a competing vendor’s bid was roughly $1,000 higher and offered only a one‑year labor warranty.
Council also authorized the purchase and full outfitting of a hook‑lift truck with snow‑plow and skid‑mounted hopper spreader from Concord Road Equipment at a cost not to exceed $168,090.88. Staff said council previously authorized the chassis earlier in 2025 and this approval completes the outfitting (hydraulics, lighting, safety equipment, V‑box spreader and 11‑foot power‑angling snowplow). Officials said construction will not start until Jan. 1, and the vehicle is expected to enter service in the 2026–27 plow season.
Why it matters: The EMC affects public messaging and resident communications; the hook‑lift truck replaces aging winter equipment and preserves flexibility through interchangeable attachments.
Council action: Both purchases were approved after motions and seconds and passed on roll calls with all members voting yes. Staff noted the EMC will reuse the existing brick frame and that surplus procedures will be used for the old sign. The truck purchase was submitted under the Ohio cooperative purchasing program.
Details the meeting recorded: - EMC: cost not to exceed $33,343; chosen model 8‑millimeter panel; five‑year parts and labor warranty; cloud/cellular control (Verizon) and remote scheduling; brick columns and framework to remain in place. - Truck: cost not to exceed $168,090.88; includes full outfitting, V‑box spreader with liquid de‑icing saddle tanks, and 11‑ft power‑angling plow; expected build start January and first season of service 2026–27.
