Lancaster Town Board considers live streaming meetings

Monday night, January 3, 2022, Councilman Robert Leary is sponsoring a resolution asking to solicit Request for Proposals from three vendors for Live Streaming Video Equipment and Audio Components foe live streaming Town Hall meetings.

At last, town residents will get the transparency / openness / credibility they deserve – firsthand public meeting information without media filter!

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lancaster acknowledges that they administer good government and transparency, and WHEREAS, due to State requirements, the current State of Emergency and numerous requests made by the Town of Lancaster residents, the Town Board recognizes the need for a Live Streaming Video and Audio System for the Board Room located within Town Hall to allow the Town’s constituents, employees, and entities doing business with the Town the ability to participate in various meetings if physical attendance is prohibited, and

WHEREAS, the Town Clerk was asked to solicit Request for Proposals from three vendors for the Live Streaming Video Equipment and Audio Components with associated services in accordance with the Town of Lancaster’s Procurement Policy, and

WHEREAS, by email dated December 28, 2021, Council Member Robert Leary has recommended that the Town Board purchase the Live Streaming Video Equipment, Audio Components, and associated services from Robert Mark Audio for a combined amount of $11,000.00 per their proposals dated November 29, 2021, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lancaster deems it in the best interest of the public to provide such a service to the community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lancaster, hereby approves the proposals submitted by Robert Mark Audio, 93 Groell Ave, Cheektowaga, New York, to provide, install and service a Live Streaming Video System and Audio Components for use in the Town of Lancaster’s Board Room located within the Town Hall for a combined amount not to exceed $11,000.00 per their proposals dated November 29, 2021, and which will be paid for with funds available in the Town’s 2022 Buildings Equipment Other Capital Outlay Budget (Line Item A1620.260)