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Minong approves five‑year Axon body‑camera license; town to pay from current budget line
Summary
The Town of Minong Board approved a five‑year Axon body‑camera licensing and data‑storage agreement on May 11 and authorized payment from funds left in the officer line item after a recent hire; the board was told storage fees will continue for the life of the system.
The Town of Minong Board voted May 11 to approve a five‑year Axon body‑camera license and associated data‑storage fees, with the clerk noting the cost will come from this year’s budget line that had funds available after a recent officer hire.
L. Shepard presented the police report and explained that the Axon agreement is structured as a multi‑year license rather than a traditional, negotiable contract and that data storage is an ongoing cost the town will incur so long as it uses the cameras. Shepard also said Officer Rochon completed his training and has worked two solo shifts; the final evaluation was still pending paperwork.
Dean Patrick moved to approve payment for the body cameras from the current year’s budget; Christine Holland seconded and the motion carried with all members voting in favor. Shepard noted the system’s warranty and that equipment would be replaced automatically at the contract midpoint if service issues arise.
The minutes record no public objections. The board did not specify the contract dollar amount in the minutes; Clerk Susan Conaway indicated available funds in the staffing line would cover the purchase for 2026.
