Town marshal Kevin asks Sunman council to buy ID badge printer for staff

Kevin, the town marshal, reported a recent uptick in traffic accidents and reviewed routine ordinance enforcement before turning to an administrative request: the purchase of an ID-badge printer so all town employees — including police and council members — have official photo identification. "We need an ID badge maker," Kevin said, explaining that the fire department’s unit had lost its software and that an internal machine would ensure staff are identifiable in an emergency.

Kevin gave the council price estimates for available models and proposed a budget cap: "give you the opportunity to spend up to, we'll say, $2,500" to acquire a starter kit and reasonable supplies. Council members asked about cartridge and maintenance costs and confirmed there was budgeted money available under continuing education and police supplies; the motion to proceed was seconded during the meeting. The council did not record a formal roll-call vote in the transcript excerpt; staff were asked to follow up with exact vendor options and final cost before a purchase order is issued.

The chair and clerk requested that proposed purchases be itemized and returned for final approval, and staff noted lower-cost options exist but that higher-end models have cheaper consumables per print. The item remains open for procurement detail and final authorization.