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Town council approves interlocal deals for radar signs and $3,000 park Wi‑Fi contribution
Summary
At its Dec. 10 meeting the town council approved two interlocal agreements: one to accept radar speed signs at INDOT‑approved locations and another to accept a $3,000 county contribution to install wireless internet at the park. Council authorized signing and staff will arrange payment.
On Dec. 10 the town council voted to accept two interlocal agreements that the clerk said will place radar speed signs under the town’s control and provide a $3,000 contribution for wireless internet equipment at the park.
The agreements transferred ownership and operational authority for the radar signs—already sited with INDOT approval—and provided $3,000 to cover equipment and initial installation of park Wi‑Fi. Council members asked how bills and ongoing service would be handled; staff said the town could either adopt a resolution to authorize payments from the township account or arrange for the town’s designated representative to pay invoices until county funds are exhausted.
Why it matters: the radar signs are intended to make speed visible to drivers entering town and reinforce posted limits; the Wi‑Fi grant is meant to support park programming and community use but may require time‑limited access settings to avoid unauthorized continuous use.
Council procedure and next steps: council members made and seconded motions to accept both interlocal agreements and carried them by voice vote. Staff will collect signed copies, the clerk said, and a check for the $3,000 contribution will be processed after the agreements are signed. The minutes also note staff will provide manuals and a point of contact (Mike Sharp) for maintenance and repairs.
Budget and logistics: the clerk said the county’s contribution is intended to buy equipment and cover installation costs; ongoing service payments would be the town’s responsibility unless otherwise agreed. The radar sign locations were described as approved by INDOT; moving an installed sign would require additional approvals. The council did not set a start date for service or identify recurring monthly costs at the meeting.
The council did not take further formal action on related capital items at the meeting; staff will return with signed copies and any recommended procedural resolutions at a future session.
