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Ladd delays Itron maintenance agreement after meter-reading concerns

Ladd Village Board · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Clerk Rhonda Bezely raised concerns that the Village still cannot read individual meters using the Panasonic handheld and is relying on an unsupported FC300 device; Trustee Bernie Victor asked staff to contact Itron for clarification and the agreement was placed on the next agenda.

Clerk Rhonda Bezely told trustees the Village remains unable to read individual meters with the Panasonic handheld and continues to rely on an FC300 device that reached end-of-life and end-of-support on Dec. 31, 2021. She expressed concern about proceeding without clarification from Itron.

Trustee Bernie Victor requested that staff contact Itron to clarify current capabilities and support before approving the April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027 maintenance agreement; the board agreed to place the item on a future agenda under Old Business so staff can obtain the requested information.