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City Council Meeting

August 20, 2025 City Council Meeting

August 20, 2025 Norman, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

01:01:00

The council approved the mayor's appointments of Aisha Prather, Randy Carter, Siobhan Evans, Heidi Smith, and John to the Ward 5 candidate selection committee.

Approved

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.

$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.

Information Only

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.

Approved