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Trustees asked to consider assuming ownership of emergency siren after Constellation withdrawal
Summary
The board discussed Constellation's decision to stop maintaining warning sirens tied to the nearby power plant and asked whether local jurisdictions want to accept ownership; trustees noted donated sirens in the village and discussed maintenance costs and annual service.
A trustee informed the board that Constellation will no longer provide or maintain the warning sirens within the 10-mile radius of the power plant and asked whether the village wanted to assume responsibility and ownership of the siren adjacent to the village hall.
Trustee (S4) said the county's Constellation siren and the question of ownership had been raised with county contacts and requested direction on whether the village wished to accept ownership; he noted the village already maintains two donated sirens that had been refurbished and discussed electricity and service costs. A resident observed that sirens historically served as a prompt to check radio or TV for information.
Trustees asked for clarification and said they would follow up with the county and other contacts to determine obligations and costs before making a decision.
