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Durand council votes to join Durand Fire District and approves police and EMS contracts
Summary
On Nov. 19 the Durand City Council voted 6–0 to join the Durand Fire District, approved a five‑year Axon Enterprise contract for police equipment at $22,845.95 annually and authorized EMS billing and scheduling software with EMC/MS.
The Durand City Council unanimously approved several public-safety and operations items at its Nov. 19 special meeting.
On a motion offered by Matt Roesler and moved by Nick Weisenbeck (seconded by Mark Menke), the council approved Resolution #25-06 to join the Durand Fire District; roll call was recorded as 6 ayes, 0 nays. The minutes record the adoption but do not detail transitional responsibilities or changes in budgetary allocations related to the district membership.
Separately, the council approved a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to supply police tasers, squad cameras and body cameras at $22,845.95 annually (motion by Robert Weishapple, seconded by Mark Menke; vote 6–0). Police Chief Stan Ridgeway noted an equipment need in department reports, including a separate note that a squad car camera is malfunctioning.
The council also approved a contract with EMC/MS for billing and scheduling for Durand Ambulance (motion by Matt Roesler, seconded by Travis Hooker; roll call 6–0). The minutes record the contracts and votes but do not include full contract terms or implementation timelines; staff follow-up is needed to finalize execution and clarify any budget impacts.
