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Commissioners approve Canfield Butte HVAC and battery replacements and a GMRS repeater MOU
Summary
Kootenai County approved an HVAC replacement and a battery plant replacement for the Canfield Butte communications site, and authorized a memorandum allowing a GMRS repeater at that site; staff described sourcing and recycling challenges for the batteries and funding plans for the overage.
Kootenai County commissioners approved two capital projects and a memorandum of understanding for the Canfield Butte communications site during the April 8, 2025, meeting.
The board unanimously approved a DIVCO Inc. proposal to replace the site HVAC unit for $19,201 and a Day Wireless Systems proposal to replace the site's battery plant for $67,071.67. Commissioners also approved an MOU allowing a General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) repeater to be placed at Canfield Butte; the placing party agreed to cover any U.S. Forest Service charges for equipment on the leased site.
Why it matters: Canfield Butte is a county communications location that supports emergency…
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