Meeting Summary
The city council held a special meeting primarily to discuss the Norman Police Department's proposed use of Flock license plate reader cameras, addressing numerous concerns regarding privacy, data security, and legal frameworks. The council also approved the mayor's appointments to the Ward 5 candidate selection committee.
Key Decisions & Votes
Mayor's appointments for W five candidate selection committee
01:01:00The council approved the mayor's appointments of Aisha Prather, Randy Carter, Siobhan Evans, Heidi Smith, and John to the Ward 5 candidate selection committee.
Financial Matters
Flock Safety Cameras
Discussion on the annual cost of leasing Flock license plate reader cameras, with an estimated cost of $3500 per camera per year. Initial plans suggest 10-15 cameras, totaling approximately $30,000 - $45,000 annually.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Application process for Ward 5 candidates is open until Friday at 5 PM
Watch For
- Revisiting the Flock camera discussion in the near future
- City council meeting on September 9th for Ward 5 seat filling
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding the use of Flock cameras for the police department
Deputy Chief Jackson and a representative from Flock presented information and answered council members' questions concerning the privacy implications, data security, legal standing, and effectiveness of Flock license plate reader cameras.
Consideration of acknowledgement, approval, rejection, amendment, and/or postponement of the mayor's appointments for the W five candidate selection committee committee
The council considered and voted on the mayor's nominations for the Ward 5 candidate selection committee.