The North Judson Town Council members approved a lease agreement with Fourway Computer Products when they met on Monday.
The lease agreement permits Fourway Computer Products to utilize the Town’s water towers to install new equipment that is supposed to help improve internet coverage and capabilities in town.
To provide some context, North Judson had an existing agreement for internet services with the company N.I.T. Line. However, when that company was taken over by Fourway Computer Products, President Roland Houin came before the council to inform them about what his company had to offer since they would be providing internet services to the town from now on.
At a meeting in June, Houin asked the council to consider upgrading the existing equipment that is installed on the town’s water tower next to Norwayne Field. He added that any redundant or unutilized electronics could be removed to make better use of the space.
Another part of the proposal included expanding coverage and increasing speed by installing equipment with the same capabilities on the West water tower. A lease agreement with those suggestions was drawn up and brought before the council at their first meeting in July.
Town Attorney Justin Schramm reviewed the document and made one suggestion. He asked to add in some language that states Town would not be liable for any unintentional damage caused to the equipment while the water tower improvement projects are being completed or while routine maintenance is conducted.
With that amendment made, council members felt comfortable moving forward with the agreement and it was approved with a unanimous vote Monday night.
