DONIPHAN — As a further sign of changing times and new technology, ticketing will now become managed electronically.
At a Sept. 19 meeting of the Doniphan City Council, Police Chief Mark Rodgers said that the police department has the new electronic ticketing system “up and running.”
The new system will allow officers to use laptop computers and printers out in the field. When a ticket is issued the data will download into the city’s system, via wi-fi and officers will be able to print out a copy for the recipient.
Rodgers stated he was able to get the laptops at $200 each, which is a fraction of the usual price.
Rodgers said the officers should be using the new equipment this week, which is timely, as the department is running low on paper tickets.
Alderman Riley March suggested that the department should place one last order for paper tickets to use as a backup for unexpected glitches, such as a printer jam or an interruption or delay in internet service.
Rodgers stated said the usual order is about $800 for 1,500 tickets. He isn’t sure he can do a smaller order, but he will check with the company to see what the minimum order and cost would be.
Among other discussions, the council asked for another two weeks to decide how they will fund the city’s share of the cost of phase 2 of the Quick Creek Bank Stabilization Project.
The grant will cover all but $13,000 of the cost of phase 2; however, the council approved a bid from Keith Simpson Contracting for the work.
The council approved the city’s budget resolution for 2021-22.
Liquor licensing was approved for the 1808 Public House restaurant, which is expected to open by early October.
City Clerk Marti Porter gave an update of the city’s transition from paper checks to direct deposit payroll. Porter said the bank has its board meeting on Oct. 16, so the city should be ready to make the switch on the Oct. 30 payday, as planned.