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Trustees weigh issuing phones to street workers after device-security concerns
Summary
Board discussed replacing aging personal devices used by street-department staff with dedicated phones to protect municipal information; treasurer said the Village currently has one iPad line and three phone lines.
Trustee Broccardo raised concerns about street-department staff using older personal phones with SIM cards that could contain village information, noting prior issues with laptops and data control. He said the current device in use "was Tod's phone before him so it's fairly old" and recommended purchasing or leasing two updated phones for on-call staff; Mayor Pezze noted phone plans typically require two-to-three-year contracts.
Treasurer Beverly said the Village currently maintains four lines — one for an iPad and three phones — and trustees discussed transferring an existing police line to a new device. Broccardo argued that employees who are on call should be given a dedicated, up-to-date phone; Trustee Nelson urged staff to research current deals and replacement-coverage options. The board did not authorize a purchase at this meeting and asked staff to return with quotes and contract options.
