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Bessemer council votes to purchase odor-detecting device

Members hope to reduce complaints about marijuana

By P.J. GLISSON

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BESSEMER - With the exception of one dissenting vote from Mayor Adam Zak, members of the Bessemer City Council voted Monday evening to purchase an odor-detecting device as a means of addressing growing complaints about marijuana odor.

The motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Terry Kryshak specified the purchase of the Nasal Ranger, along with related training for designated personnel. It also included the processing of a related ordinance, to be written by City Attorney Ray O'Dea.

According to City Manager Charly Loper, the cost of the device and training wi...