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Council approves Axon camera contract, rezoning and multiple routine items in unanimous votes

Board of Mayor and Aldermen · May 11, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a five-year Axon body-camera contract, passed a zoning ordinance on second reading to rezone two parcels to C2, accepted the FY2025 audit, named a veterans bridge and confirmed several appointments; most votes were unanimous.

At its May 11 meeting the Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted on several routine and substantive items: a five-year contract to replace the police department's body-worn cameras, a land-use rezoning on second and final reading, official recognitions, audits, and board appointments.

Police equipment and contracts: The board approved a five-year contract to acquire 33 Axon body cameras, associated hardware, software and licenses for a total cost quoted at $141,499.17 spread over five years. The chief said the new contract covers unlimited storage, addresses obsolescence and battery-life issues on the existing cameras, and included a negotiated free month; the motion passed 7'to'0.

Zoning:…

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