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Preston council authorizes police software subscription, awards engineering services, approves sewer reimbursement and discusses e‑vehicle safety
Summary
Council authorized a subscription contract with Spillman Technologies for the police department, approved Keller Associates for engineering on a child pedestrian safety grant (contingent on indemnity language), approved $21,182.28 reimbursement for sewer stubs, and discussed unlicensed e-vehicle safety and legal distinctions.
The Preston City Council on Aug. 25 authorized several administrative actions on contracts, reimbursements and public-safety matters.
Police Chief Dan McCammon briefed the council on Spillman Technologies, which the department has used since 2009 to maintain connectivity with Franklin and Cache county sheriff’s offices, and recommended switching to a subscription-based contract. Chief McCammon said the subscription model “could be a cost savings of nearly $4,200.00 per year.” The council authorized the police department to enter the subscription contract and empowered the police chief to sign the agreement; the vote was unanimous.
Attorney Lyle Fuller presented a scope of work and a professional-services agreement between the City and Keller Associates for engineering, project administration and bidding related to the Child Pedestrian Safety Grant. The council approved entering the agreement contingent on legal counsel’s satisfaction with the indemnity clause.
The council also approved reimbursement to Tricon Properties/Brandon Roberts for residential sewer stubs along 4th West in the amount of $21,182.28.
In related safety discussion Councilmember Chris Larsen raised concerns about an increase in unlicensed children operating quiet, fast electronic vehicles on streets. Police Chief McCammon said the department’s initial approach would be educational and summarized legal distinctions: e-bikes (under 750 watts with pedals) are treated as standard bicycles and require no registration; e-motorcycles (over 750 watts, no pedals) require title, registration, insurance and a driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement; helmets are mandatory for operators under 18. The council discussed enforcement and education but took no additional regulatory action during the meeting.
