Frederic approves $61,500 in public‑works equipment purchases, backs five‑year police camera contract

The Frederic Village Board approved purchases of public works equipment and a five‑year police body‑camera contract during its Feb. 10 meeting.

Public Works and Personnel/Finance committees recommended equipment purchases totaling about $61,500: a Snow Hauling Truck ($25,000), an Angle Plow for the loader ($25,000), a Grapple Bucket for the loader ($9,000) and a toolbox for a second truck ($2,500). The 2025 budget contains $30,000 for equipment; the committees recommended using contingency funds to cover the additional $31,500. The board voted to authorize B. Struck to purchase the listed equipment, with the motion carried.

Separately, Police Department staff (T. Larson and J. Schott) discussed a proposed five‑year contract with Axon that would include body cameras and access to the evidence.com service at a quoted cost of $1,924.80 per year; the board approved the purchase of body cameras. Brandon Sams, the police chief hire, also indicated his approval of Axon cameras in the meeting record.

The minutes do not include a vendor contract reference number or the board’s vote roll call for these motions; both motions are recorded as carried.