Franklin commission approves sidewalk bid, body‑camera contract and other measures; rescinds Railroad Street one‑way

The Franklin City Commission on an unspecified February date approved a series of administrative and policy actions including a $54,584.96 award for the William Hall sidewalk, a five‑year contract for body‑worn camera services, updates to police department policies, an appointment to the city’s code enforcement board, and two ordinance updates. The commission also unanimously rescinded a prior decision to make Railroad Street one way and approved a hiring action from executive session.

The measures, taken largely by recorded roll call votes, included a mix of procurement, personnel, ordinance readings and an intergovernmental resolution. The commission approved the sidewalk bid after staff reported they received no bids at the initial public bid opening and solicited an alternate proposal. Commissioners voted to enter a multi‑year agreement with Axon for cameras and cloud storage, and approved policy updates recommended by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. The body also appointed Steve Aiken to fill an unexpired…