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Chief Buehler flags phone coverage problems; committee to consider Verizon replacement at $305/month
Summary
Chief Tim Buehler told the Committee the current phone system (recorded as 'I-Win' at $221/month) is being discontinued and that a Verizon-based replacement priced at $305/month would offer better coverage and compatibility with laptops — the item will be on the next agenda for a vote.
Chief Tim Buehler reported multiple problems with the village’s current police phone system, noting it is being discontinued and that recent coverage issues have affected operations. The minutes list the current system as 'I-Win' at $221/month and record a proposed Verizon-based system at $305/month that Chief Buehler said provides better coverage in town and compatibility with both phones and laptops.
The Committee did not vote; the minutes indicate the proposal for new phones and laptops will be placed on the next agenda for a formal decision. The minutes include no vendor contract, implementation schedule, or total procurement price beyond the monthly-service figure.
