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Telephone company proposes park WiFi and camera routers for emergency use
Summary
A representative from The Glandorf Telephone Company proposed installing high-capacity wireless routers in village parks to provide emergency WiFi and support security cameras; the mayor will request an estimate and the proposal includes controls to prevent residential use.
Sean of The Glandorf Telephone Company told the council the company offers large wireless routers that could be installed in village parks to provide WiFi during emergencies and to support cameras for added security. He said the devices would be configured to point toward park areas and be set so nearby homes could not access them for “personal and regular use,” and that features such as operating hours and parental controls are customizable. Mayor David Dalrymple said he will work with Dave Hunt from the Telephone Company to obtain a cost estimate.
Why it matters: Council members supported exploring options that would improve public-safety communications and park monitoring without extending residential broadband. The council did not authorize purchase at this meeting; it agreed to request an estimate for further review.
Supporting detail: The proposal was presented during routine business; no motion or contract was approved at the Jan. 7 meeting. If council later moves to install equipment, funding, placement, and privacy/access settings will need to be spelled out in a formal agreement with the vendor.
