RSS Feeds
 |
|
|||||||||||||
News » Metro
Article rated a 0
by 0
users |
Thursday, January 4, 2007 12:22 PM CST
Evansdale Council on candid camera
Man injured in work fall
Three arrested in fight
Evansdale Council on candid camera
UNI computer server breached
Bank damaged in truck accident
Man injured in fall dies at hospital
Hudson board begins interviewing superintendent candidates
Man claims self defense in fatal stabbing
Wrong phone number reported for salon spa
Mudd Advertising expects big things from big production facility
DISCLAIMER: The Courier provides our story commenting feature in order to solicit feedback, debate and discussion on topics of local interest. Please keep in mind that civility is a necessary component of productive conversation. All blatantly inflammatory or otherwise inappropriate comments (i.e. vulgarity, marketing, etc.) are subject to rejection and/or removal. Comments will appear if and when they are approved. For a more in-depth explanation of our policy, please see our Rules of the Road. Thanks for reading, and thanks for participating.
Evansdale Council on candid camera
By MATTHEW WILDE, Courier Staff Writer
EVANSDALE --- City Council members watched themselves on television for the first time Tuesday, but the public won't get that chance until technical problems are resolved.
City lawmakers settled a longtime debate Nov. 21 by authorizing the purchase of video and audio equipment to tape City Council meetings, which will be aired on public access television. However, after reviewing the Dec. 19 meeting, the first one taped, the plan will be delayed until audio problems are fixed.
"It was decided last night to do some adjusting ... . The picture isn't bad, but you can't hear what's going on," said councilman Kenny Loftus.
RC Systems of Waterloo was the low bidder, providing one camera, one microphone and recording equipment for $1,335. The bill will be paid by hotel/motel tax proceeds.
City Clerk Jane Walters said RC officials will view the tape and correct the problem. If additional equipment, such as more microphones, is needed, the cost will go up. The only other bid exceeded $2,000.
Meetings won't be aired until quality allows. No date for when that will occur was provided. Dates, time and the channel on which the meetings will be aired also are undetermined.
Even though the council unanimously approved the expenditure for the equipment, Loftus reluctantly voted yes. He told council members he would support the move if they did, though the mayor pro tem still isn't sure if it was the wisest investment.
"I was probably the only one hesitant. Not very many people come to council meetings anyway, and I'm worried people will sit at home and watch them three days later and not come to voice their opinions," Loftus said. "I would prefer to have them come."
When previously voicing support for taping meetings, council member Shelly Smith thought it was good for the community.
"It's another great way to show what Evansdale is about --- to show off our politics," she said.
Walters said residents who don't have cable television can still see meetings. A copy will be available at City Hall to copy or probably for viewing at the public library.
During the 24-minute meeting, the council unanimously approved the second payment of $18,520.39 to Peterson Contractors for road work in Technology Park.
In November, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy grant for Evansdale. Up to $102,833 was made available to pave 1,077 feet of Technology Drive and Digital Drive to provide access to LRT Fabricating and make 2.5 acres of the industrial park more attractive for future development.
Loftus thinks the road improvements will help Evansdale grow.
"I'm in favor of it," he said. "Look how the Cedar Falls industrial park has grown. They looked far enough ahead. It's very important to open it up to help the tax base."
In other business:
--- The council unanimously approved an expenditure of $1,610 to send three police officers to the National Lifesavers training conference. Only $610 will come from the department's budget, while the rest is grant money.
--- A Class E liquor license was approved for Morris Station Mart.
Contact Matthew Wilde at (319) 291-1579 or matt.wilde@wcfcourier.com.
City lawmakers settled a longtime debate Nov. 21 by authorizing the purchase of video and audio equipment to tape City Council meetings, which will be aired on public access television. However, after reviewing the Dec. 19 meeting, the first one taped, the plan will be delayed until audio problems are fixed.
"It was decided last night to do some adjusting ... . The picture isn't bad, but you can't hear what's going on," said councilman Kenny Loftus.
RC Systems of Waterloo was the low bidder, providing one camera, one microphone and recording equipment for $1,335. The bill will be paid by hotel/motel tax proceeds.
City Clerk Jane Walters said RC officials will view the tape and correct the problem. If additional equipment, such as more microphones, is needed, the cost will go up. The only other bid exceeded $2,000.
Meetings won't be aired until quality allows. No date for when that will occur was provided. Dates, time and the channel on which the meetings will be aired also are undetermined.
Even though the council unanimously approved the expenditure for the equipment, Loftus reluctantly voted yes. He told council members he would support the move if they did, though the mayor pro tem still isn't sure if it was the wisest investment.
"I was probably the only one hesitant. Not very many people come to council meetings anyway, and I'm worried people will sit at home and watch them three days later and not come to voice their opinions," Loftus said. "I would prefer to have them come."
When previously voicing support for taping meetings, council member Shelly Smith thought it was good for the community.
"It's another great way to show what Evansdale is about --- to show off our politics," she said.
Walters said residents who don't have cable television can still see meetings. A copy will be available at City Hall to copy or probably for viewing at the public library.
During the 24-minute meeting, the council unanimously approved the second payment of $18,520.39 to Peterson Contractors for road work in Technology Park.
In November, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy grant for Evansdale. Up to $102,833 was made available to pave 1,077 feet of Technology Drive and Digital Drive to provide access to LRT Fabricating and make 2.5 acres of the industrial park more attractive for future development.
Loftus thinks the road improvements will help Evansdale grow.
"I'm in favor of it," he said. "Look how the Cedar Falls industrial park has grown. They looked far enough ahead. It's very important to open it up to help the tax base."
In other business:
--- The council unanimously approved an expenditure of $1,610 to send three police officers to the National Lifesavers training conference. Only $610 will come from the department's budget, while the rest is grant money.
--- A Class E liquor license was approved for Morris Station Mart.
Contact Matthew Wilde at (319) 291-1579 or matt.wilde@wcfcourier.com.
 |
 |
More Stories from News » Metro
Man injured in work fallThree arrested in fightEvansdale Council on candid cameraUNI computer server breachedBank damaged in truck accidentMan injured in fall dies at hospitalHudson board begins interviewing superintendent candidatesMan claims self defense in fatal stabbingWrong phone number reported for salon spaMudd Advertising expects big things from big production facility
Due to the amount of spam and negative comments received, the Courier implement a registered-user system for participation in the comment portion of our site. In doing so, the Courier reserves the right to ban any user(s) at any time without notice if we feel they are not following the terms of agreement.
DISCLAIMER: The Courier provides our story commenting feature in order to solicit feedback, debate and discussion on topics of local interest. Please keep in mind that civility is a necessary component of productive conversation. All blatantly inflammatory or otherwise inappropriate comments (i.e. vulgarity, marketing, etc.) are subject to rejection and/or removal. Comments will appear if and when they are approved. For a more in-depth explanation of our policy, please see our Rules of the Road. Thanks for reading, and thanks for participating.
~ADVERTISEMENT~
NEWS |
SPORTS |
COMMUNITY |
BUSINESS |
ENTERTAINMENT |
FEATURES |
OPINIONS |
OBITUARIES |
CLASSIFIEDS |
PRIVACY POLICY |
CONTACT US |
CARRIER PAGES
|