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Council hears that Main Street traffic controller is obsolete; quote for replacement pending
Summary
Officials said the traffic signal controller at the Main Street/Subway corner is more than 35 years old and obsolete; the administrator is waiting for a replacement quote that would include battery backup and possibly solar charging to keep the lights operating during outages.
Kevin told the council that Capital Electric serviced a signal at Main Street recently and flagged the controller inside the cabinet as obsolete and more than 35 years old.
"The controller inside the box on that corner is over 35 years old — obsolete; if it would break down they can't get parts for it," Kevin said, and added that he is waiting for a quote for a controller upgrade with battery backup so the intersection remains powered during outages. He said the battery backup could be charged via a solar option depending on the quote.
Council members asked about the location and options; Kevin said he will provide the quote and additional technical details when available. For now, the village manages outages by placing stop signs when lights fail.
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