North Judson Town Council Approves Lease Agreement with Fourway Computer Products

Posted on July 17, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI

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.

Lease Agreement Between the Town of North Judson and Fourway Computer Products to be Amended

Posted on July 5, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI

North Judson Town Attorney Justin Schramm asked for some language to be added to a lease agreement between the Town and Fourway Computer Products during Monday night’s town council meeting.

At a previous meeting, the President of the company, Roland Houin, asked the council to consider upgrading the existing equipment installed on the town’s water tower next to Norwayne Field and removing any redundant or unutilized electronics to make better use of the space. He also proposed expanding coverage and increasing speed by installing equipment with the same capabilities on the West water tower.

A lease agreement was drawn up and it was reviewed by Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe and Town Attorney Schramm.

When council members met on Monday, Schramm asked if some language could be added that states the town would not be responsible for moving the equipment or for any damage that could potentially occur during the town’s water tower improvement projects in 2019.

Houin was present at the meeting and said there would be no issue with adding Schramm’s recommendation into the agreement. The attorney said other than that one suggestion, he had nothing else to add and the document looked good.

Clerk-Treasurer Rowe added that once he makes the addition, the agreement can be considered by the council at their next meeting on Monday, July 16th.