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Mayfield council weighs keyless entry for town hall after keys are copied
Summary
Council reviewed vendor quotes for fob/PIN/fingerprint locks and asked staff to gather cheaper DIY options for comparison. Members said occasional unauthorized access and duplicated keys justify upgrading but requested more cost options before committing.
Council members reviewed several quotes for replacing keyed entry at town hall with PIN, fob or fingerprint access. A presenter said keys had been copied and that the town lacked control over who retained keys; one vendor quote included fob tracking for about $2,800 so the town could see who accessed the building.
Members discussed lower‑cost alternatives (commercial programmable locks available at retail outlets) and asked that staff and volunteers compare options and pricing before a purchase. The council agreed preliminary research should include ensuring ADA access and noting which doors need upgrades; members also discussed retaining a limited number of master keys during any transition.
No purchase decision was made; staff were asked to collect additional bids and DIY pricing and return options to the council for a future decision.
