Beardstown approves $99,218 police body cameras and clears two Art Zeeck Park events

The Beardstown City Council voted May 21 to approve a Motorola Solutions quote of $99,218.00 for body cameras and accessories for the Police Department and granted two park-use requests for community events at Art Zeeck Park.

Alderperson Chris Baer moved to accept the Motorola quote and Alderperson Eric Harbin seconded; the purchase was approved by roll call vote, 7-0. The transcript records the quote amount and roll-call approval but does not include procurement contract details or delivery timelines.

The council also approved two requests for use of Art Zeeck Park: the Amigos Fiestas Patrias Unidos Committee’s Annual Fiestas Patrias Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, and the Congolese Community of Central Illinois’ Day of Peace in the DRC event on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Alderperson Mary Davis moved one of the park requests and Alderperson Eric Harbin seconded; both passed unanimously by voice vote.

The transcript does not record public comment on these items. The council entered executive session later in the evening for collective bargaining and resumed regular session before adjourning.