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Northfield council authorizes $7,500 to mount new storm siren
Summary
The Village of Northfield authorized an additional $7,500 to mount a previously purchased storm siren after officials determined the planned utility pole was not tall enough; the motion passed unanimously.
The Village of Northfield council voted Aug. 26 to authorize an additional $7,500 to mount a new storm siren after officials determined the utility pole at Ledge Road is not tall enough for installation. Law Director Brad Bryan, relaying a request from Fire Chief Jason Buss, told council the extra funds are for labor, equipment and materials to complete the installation. The council had previously approved $12,500 to purchase the siren.
The motion to authorize the additional expenditure was made by Councilmember Gary Vojtush and seconded by Councilmember Renell Noack. Roll call votes were recorded as yes from Councilmembers Keith Czerr, Renell Noack, Gary Vojtush, Nick Magistrelli, Alan Hipps and Jenn Domzalski; the motion passed unanimously.
Bryan said the immediate need to mount the unit arose because the extra utility pole on Ledge Road could not be used, creating a funding and installation gap. The council did not specify a contractor or a timeline in the meeting record; Bryan indicated the additional funds cover the labor, equipment and materials needed to mount the siren.
The action authorizes staff to proceed with installation financing; no further details on schedule or a contractor were provided at the meeting.
