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1045 Legal: Request to approve Enviro Forensics bond releasing the Town. Motion to approve was made by Councilman Cook with a second by Councilwoman Perry to approve. Motion carried 4-0. A motion was made by Councilwoman Perry with a second by Councilman Langley to approve pay request#21, ($196,421.10)from Wilhelm Construction for the Wastewater Plan expansion. Motion carried 4-0. Next, Councilwoman Perry brought up tasers for the police department. Here are her comments. (Insert written comments) Public Safety Equipment—Police Department—Purchase of lasers When I was originally informed of the possible purchase of lasers for the Mooresville Police Department, I was adamant that my vote would be no to such a purchase. I could see a great labiality and even with a good laser policy,the probability of human error still exists. A policy is only as good as it's enforcement. I thought this would be a great waste of taxpayers' dollars and this$25,863.60 could be better spent on other needed equipment. I based my opinion on events that have taken place in other surrounding counties who use Tasers currently. In the heat of the moment one does not always use the judgment they would ordinarily use. I hope I am never put in that position. I was also of the opinion that just because most of our surrounding police units already have Tasers was not a good reason for us to make this purchase. I . However, I am informed that the majority of the officers in Mooresville would like Tasers and may already be using lasers. I use the word "like" as I do not believe this to be a need for the oepartment. I respect the position of the officers on the front line and who would know better what equipment they need to perform their job. I do not believe the Chief is in favor of this purchase, but he does see the consequences of not having this equipment in certain circumstances. I Therefore, based on my conversations with officers, the Chief, a review of the Taser Policy and others, I would vote for such a purchase if presented to this Council. I would caution, however, if a situation occurs that jeopardizes the public or the Police Department, or any other misuse of this equipment, I would immediately vote to remove the Tasers from any further use by the Mooresville Police Department. The use or nonuse of Tasers should be an option to the officers and not mandatory. I hope the Taser Policy has covered the misuse of these Tasers; and if such an incident should occur, after an internal review by an appointed committee, the termination of the employee. The penalty for misuse of this equipment should be swift and final. a Virginia Perry, Board Member