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Council approves body cameras and co-marshals, adopts Monroe Days closures and introduces golf-cart registration
Summary
The town approved purchase of body cameras and appointed two co-marshals, adopted a resolution closing streets for Monroe Days, and introduced a golf-cart ordinance that would add a $30 registration sticker and require compliance with posted speed limits.
Monroe — The Monroe Town Council approved several public-safety and event measures, including purchasing body-worn cameras for the marshal’s office, appointing two co-marshals, adopting a street-closing resolution for Monroe Days and introducing a new golf-cart ordinance requiring registration.
The marshal asked the council to approve the purchase of body cameras with a five-year cloud-storage plan; the quoted cost was $30,146. "It has a 5-year cloud," the marshal said while presenting the purchase price. Council members voted to approve moving forward with the purchase.
The council also appointed Derek Loi and Nathan Hunter as co-marshals in a motion that carried by voice vote.
Town attorney presented Resolution 2025-2 to close portions of Jackson Street and South Pulk Street for the Monroe Days festival on Sept. 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Council approved the resolution and asked staff to notify commercial-property owners and parking-lot stakeholders of closures and timing. "I'll have you sign it after the meeting," the attorney said.
The council accepted the introduction of Ordinance 2025-5, which consolidates prior off-road and golf-cart rules, clarifies that golf carts shall obey posted speed limits and proposes a $30 registration sticker to assist enforcement. The ordinance introduction will be followed by a public hearing prior to final adoption.
In public comment, a resident reported problems after recent chip-seal work by contractor Pavement Solutions — a drain lid was left uncovered and stones were left across an alley and yards — and asked the council to ensure cleanup. Staff said they would follow up with the contractor and assist with removal where appropriate.
Next steps: staff will execute purchase and onboarding for the cameras, finalize marshal appointments, notify impacted businesses and residents about Monroe Days closures, and schedule a public hearing for the golf-cart ordinance.
