When the newly remodeled Fishers downtown Amphitheater is ready for events sometime in June, it will be outfitted with new sound and lighting systems.  The Fishers Board of Public Works and Safety Monday approved $195,000 for the new sound equipment and $114, 750 for lighting in the stage area.

The sound system was acquired for a discount of about 30% because Fishers agreed to be a beta test site.  Parks and Recreation Department Director Tony Elliot told the board this sound system has only been used on the east and west coasts up to now, so he expects visitors from throughout the Midwest to visit our concerts and evaluate this new sound setup.

Mayor Scott Fadness expressed concern about lighting away from the stage area, for the crowds attending the events.  But both items received unanimous approvals from board members.

In other Board of Works items:

–The board approved the purchase of a CCTV truck for over $215,000.  The truck will be fully equipped.  It will be used by the sewer and storm water operations.

–Changes were made to the speed limits along parts of 126th Street.  For more details, use this link.

–Approved dedicating right-of-way along State Road 37 from O’Reilly Automotive for the upcoming improvements on that stretch of road.

–Voted to replace network switches and wireless equipment that has exceeded their expected useful life.