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Town awards sign and AV contracts for new town hall; Pleasant Valley Weekend set for this weekend
Summary
The board approved a $59,370 contract for a monument sign at the new town hall, authorized Hudson Valley Audio Visual for AV work and approved an amendment allowing prepayment to Superior Telephone Systems for security cameras. Separately, council members previewed a multi‑day Pleasant Valley Weekend with a parade, fireworks and headline performer Jessica Lynn.
Pleasant Valley’s board approved several contracts and event approvals related to the new town hall and community events at its regular meeting.
Sign and AV contracts: After reviewing two design options and public comment, the board voted to award the monument sign contract to GNS Group LTD for design option 2 at an amount not to exceed $59,370. Council members discussed legibility on Route 44 (a higher speed zone), durability, and the tradeoffs between cost and civic visibility; several residents urged a larger, digital monument to improve readability at 45 mph. (Moderator)
The board also authorized a contract with Hudson Valley Audio Visual to develop a professional audio/streaming system for the new town hall. The AV consultant will prepare a bid package and advise on mixers, automatic level controls and streaming equipment to prevent inconsistent microphone levels; the resolution to contract the consultant passed. (Moderator)
Security cameras: The board approved Resolution 9‑11 authorizing the town supervisor to execute an amendment to the contract with Superior Telephone Systems to procure security cameras for the new town hall and to allow a prepayment to enable procurement and timely installation. The town explained this approach is expected to be cheaper over time than a subscription model previously discussed. (Moderator)
Landscaping and change orders: The board discussed a contractor proposal to use stone (rather than seeded grass) in select hard‑to‑maintain areas around the new building. The general‑contractor proposal to supply stone for those areas would increase costs by roughly $2,051; the board gave guidance to pursue the change order and expected a formal resolution. (Moderator)
Pleasant Valley Weekend: Councilwoman Chapman previewed Pleasant Valley Weekend events: a Friday car show and movie night, a Saturday festival with family activities, local bands, a headline performance by Jessica Lynn followed by fireworks around 8:45–9:00 p.m., and a Sunday parade at noon (lineup at 11 a.m., starting at Traver Road). She thanked volunteers and committee members for pulling the weekend together in under four months and encouraged residents to attend. (Councilwoman Chapman)
What happens next: Contracts will be executed per the resolutions; signage and AV procurement will proceed with bid packages and contractor coordination. The town will finalize landscaping change orders and proceed with camera procurement to support a timely installation before winter conditions may delay exterior work.
