Beardstown City Council approves purchase of police radios and five‑year taser lease

Beardstown City Council on the evening listed in the meeting record approved an omnibus consent agenda that included purchases of radios for the police department and a five‑year lease for tasers.

The council first approved a motion by Alderperson Lisa Buhlig, seconded by Alderperson Eric Harbin, to dispense with the reading of the June 17, 2025 minutes and to approve them as published. Later, a motion by Alderperson Eric Harbin, seconded by Alderperson Shawn Taylor, carried the Consent Agenda under the Omnibus Vote Designation.

Under that omnibus action, Council approved a purchase from GTSI for 10 Kenwood mobile radios and 12 portable radios at a price not to exceed $157,088. Alderperson Eric Harbin moved the procurement; Alderperson Ron Culves seconded. The motion "for the purchase of 10 Kenwood mobile radios and 12 portable radios for a price not to exceed $157,088" passed unanimously by roll call under the Omnibus Vote Designation.

The council also approved a contract with Axon Enterprises for a five‑year lease on tasers for the police department not to exceed $56,397.60. Alderperson Eric Harbin moved the contract and Alderperson Keith Schramm seconded; the motion passed unanimously by roll call under the Omnibus Vote Designation.

There were no public comments on the record. With no further business, Alderperson Eric Harbin moved to adjourn, Alderperson Allie Dawson seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

Note on record dates: the meeting header lists July 8, 2025, while the minutes reference June 17, 2025; both dates appear in the transcript.