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Council approves funds extension to upgrade town council room audio-visual systems
Summary
Council approved extending funds to upgrade microphones, cameras and displays in the council chamber; staff said a contractor quoted about $250,000 but the town plans to accomplish much of the work in-house to reduce cost and phase improvements.
Town staff presented a proposal to improve the Town Council chamber's audio-visual setup — including new microphones, additional cameras, iPads and TVs — saying the upgrades would improve the livestream and in-room visibility. Staff reported an outside contractor estimate of roughly $250,000 for a full renovation but said the town can complete many items in-house and phase the work to lower costs.
Council discussed the technical benefits (directional microphones replaced with higher-coverage units, the ability to show documents on the recorded video, secondary on-site monitors for presenters) and the phased approach. The council approved a motion to extend funds for the council-room renovation; the transcript records the motion moved by Mister Dott and seconded by Mister Gerald and the vote recorded as carried (5-0).
Staff emphasized the project would be done in smaller pieces over time to reduce expense, and that upgraded equipment should make remote viewing clearer for residents watching the livestream.
