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Council renews ERS radio airtime and equipment rental for town operations
Summary
Sellersburg approved an annual ERS wireless agreement to maintain two‑way radio service used during snow removal and emergencies; monthly airtime and equipment rental were discussed and the council approved the renewal.
The council approved renewal of the town’s ERS radio service agreement to maintain two‑way communications among water, wastewater and street crews. Staff described the radios as an "open channel" group chat used for emergency response and snow removal, allowing multiple crews to hear updates simultaneously rather than relying on one‑to‑one cell calls.
Chief emphasized the radios’ role in emergencies; Andrew explained the monthly airtime and equipment rental structure. Staff discussed monthly airtime at $530 and equipment rental costs that, when annualized, were discussed as resulting in an approximate $8,460 total. The council moved, seconded and approved the renewal by voice vote.
Council members asked whether cell phones could substitute; staff said the radios provide a group communications capability that a phone call does not. The agreement will keep the town’s current system in place for the coming year.
