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Board approves motion-sensor installation for service department at about $7,792
Summary
The Board of Control approved a purchase to add three motion sensors to the service department’s overhead doors to allow remote opening and improve lighting/security; the agenda lists the cost as not to exceed $7,791.72, and the motion passed by roll call.
The Board of Control voted to award the purchase and installation of motion sensors for the city service department in an amount not to exceed $7,791.72, according to the meeting agenda. The sensors will be used at three exterior overhead doors so crews can open doors remotely from vehicles and to automate lighting.
The item was introduced by the presiding officer and discussed by several members. Speaker 4 said, “when they put the the overhead doors in, they forgot to put motion on the exterior,” describing the sensors as part of the broader security/video package for the new addition. Participants clarified the devices are intended to work with garage-door actuators and to avoid turning lights off while mechanics are working under vehicles.
Speaker 2 questioned the cost and suggested low-cost remote buttons as an alternative, saying, “I mean, them things are, like, $30,” to which Speaker 4 replied that an actuator is still required. The board heard that the installation will cover three exterior doors: one by the break room, one at the wash-bay entrance and one opposite the wash bay. Speakers also noted related construction details: concrete pads are complete and tanks are expected in January.
Speaker 5 moved to award the purchase; Speaker 2 seconded. The presiding officer called the roll; the transcript records affirmative responses from the board members called and the motion was approved.
The meeting record shows the agenda amount as $7,791.72; one speaker later cited $7,791.82 during discussion. The article uses the agenda figure and flags the alternate figure as a transcript discrepancy. No additional funding source or vendor name beyond the purchase amount was recorded in the transcript. The board accepted the motion and the installation will proceed under the ordinance purchase authorization.
