Wooster council approves Tasers, resurfacing, bike path and maintenance contracts; annexation agreement left on first reading

Wooster City Council on Feb. 18 adopted a package of budgeted procurement resolutions and related items and took procedural action on a pre‑annexation agreement.

Key outcomes at a glance

- Axon Taser 10 and virtual reality training (Resolution 2025‑12): Adopted. Motion to adopt by Councilor Abernathy; second by Councilor Myers. Roll call: Miss Canape — Yes; Mr. Malta — Yes; Mr. Myers — Yes; Mr. Hussain — Yes; Miss Morton — Yes; Mr. Abernathy — Yes. The council approved purchase of Axon’s Taser 10 platform and Axon’s virtual reality training platform; staff noted last year's Taser deployments were "3 or 4 times" and said the new devices provide longer range (up to about 45 feet) and multiple cartridge discharges ("10 shots") and upload trigger events to evidence.com for transparency.

- Curb ramps (Resolution 2025‑13): Adopted. Motion to adopt by Councilor Wharton; second by Mr. Pizet. Roll call: Miss Wharton — Yes; Miss Knappick — Yes; Mr. Abernathy — Yes; Mr. Myers — Yes; Mr. Malta — Yes; Mr. Jose — Yes. Councilors said the work is an ADA requirement and will allow the city to accept ODOT funds toward a 2026 resurfacing project; staff estimated the city’s share…