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Council keeps Voyant phone service on month‑to‑month while staff seeks bids
Summary
After negotiating a lower rate, council voted to remain on a month‑to‑month contract with Voyant for the city phone system while staff shops for alternatives and updates quotes; IT manager said switching vendors would require replacing phones and porting systems.
City staff reported a negotiated reduction in monthly costs with the city's phone vendor Voyant but recommended a month‑to‑month arrangement rather than locking into a multi‑year contract. George, the city’s IT manager, told council the vendor had offered a lower 3‑year rate if the city committed, but the city could remain month‑to‑month and retain flexibility to switch vendors if a better option appears.
"So, basically, we can stay on a month to month," George said when asked about contract options. Councilors agreed to retain the month‑to‑month service at the negotiated rate while staff solicits updated quotes and examines alternatives such as softphone solutions; the motion carried by voice vote.
