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Lehigh Township approves three‑year rent‑to‑own phone system with Galco
Summary
The Board approved a three‑year rent‑to‑own contract with Galco for a new telephone system after reviewing four vendor proposals; the agreement includes vendor maintenance and features to support emergency call handling.
Lehigh Township supervisors voted March 11 to proceed with Galco on a three‑year rent‑to‑own phone system for township offices, including provisions for digital faxing and vendor support for emergency call routing.
Manager Alice Rehrig presented four proposals that were closely comparable but varied by product and financing (purchase vs. 3–5 year rental). Board members expressed concern about rapid technology change and the difficulty of maintaining an older premise‑based system. Rehrig told the Board that Galco offered an option in which leased equipment is refreshed (a new system every three years under lease) and that Galco will support equipment maintenance as long as parts are available, noting “they take the position of they sell it, they will maintain it.” Cindy Miller made a motion to move forward with Galco on a three‑year rent‑to‑own arrangement; Janet Sheats seconded. The vote was unanimous.
Why it matters: The township’s current phone system is several years old and has experienced reliability problems tied to legacy hardware and copper lines; the new arrangement aims to reduce downtime and simplify management, including better handling of emergency/non‑emergency call routing.
Next steps: Staff will finalize contract terms with Galco, coordinate any required coordination with the Township’s internet providers, and schedule phased deployment.
