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Silver Creek board delays decision on accepting Xcel emergency sirens, votes for two-week extension
Summary
Board members and residents raised cost, liability and notification concerns about taking ownership of Xcel alert sirens; the board voted 3-1 to delay a final decision for two weeks while it consults surrounding townships.
Silver Creek Township supervisors discussed whether to accept ownership and maintenance responsibility for emergency alert sirens previously managed by Xcel. Board members and attendees cited concerns including long-term maintenance costs, possible tax impacts, liability exposure and whether county or nuclear-plant notification pathways would remain intact if the township assumed responsibility.
Supervisor Ryan Nelson moved for a two-week extension to gather more information and consult neighboring townships; Vice Chairman Brandon Geyen seconded. The motion carried 3-1. The minutes do not record individual roll-call positions beyond the tally.
Board members said they will contact surrounding townships to learn how those jurisdictions addressed siren ownership and to determine potential cost and liability implications prior to making a final decision.
The board’s action keeps the status quo while staff and supervisors seek additional information; a decision is expected after the two-week review period.
