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Nauvoo council approves Walker County ARES contract to install radio repeater on fire tower
Summary
The Nauvoo Town Council unanimously authorized a contract allowing Walker County ARES to place a radio repeater on the fire department tower to improve radio coverage and emergency communications; ARES offered to assist with tower repairs.
Mayor Terry Burgett and the Nauvoo Town Council voted July 15 to authorize a contract with Walker County ARES to install a radio repeater on the tower beside the town’s fire station.
The decision followed a presentation by guest Richard Clouse of Walker County ARES, who said the repeater would provide better radio coverage and “would be very beneficial for emergency communication.” Councilmember Deborah Barton moved to enter into a contract and to authorize the mayor to sign the necessary paperwork; Councilmember Christian Dill seconded. The motion carried with the recorded YEAS from Barton, Dill, Denice Perry, Melinda Wills and Mayor Burgett; there were no recorded NAYS.
The council’s approval allows Walker County ARES to place the repeater and the group offered to help bring the tower into serviceable condition to support the installation. The council did not record a budget appropriation tied to this motion in the minutes; no funding amount was specified during the discussion.
No public opposition or alternate proposals were recorded in the minutes. The council’s action implements a cooperative arrangement intended to improve emergency radio communications in Nauvoo and nearby areas; the minutes do not specify an installation timeline or permit requirements. The council proceeded to other agenda items after adopting the motion.
