Town says school speed‑zone cameras installed; 30‑day notice in progress, fines to begin after vendor training

Town officials reported on Aug. 12 that school speed‑zone cameras had been installed near Oakland Avenue Charter School and that the town was carrying out a notice period and vendor training before fines are issued. Town Manager Elise said the cameras are in place and that the town was conducting a 30‑day notice; she said, "effective September 10, they will be officially in place and running and fines will start." Chief Eason later described technical and operational steps still pending and said he expected the project to be complete when the system goes into effect "on the November 10." The differing dates were both stated on the record by town speakers. Chief Eason said the camera company agreed to move one camera 75 feet to the east after a resident complaint and asked the town to trim a tree to maintain the line of sight. He also said the town is waiting for the vendor’s training on how the town will vet violations and approve notices to registered owners. Chief Eason said the administrative fee for an initial violation is $100 if paid within 30 days; if unpaid beyond 30 days the violation converts to a uniform traffic citation with county fees and possible license points. The chief said staff would issue warnings during the initial period and expected the camera program to be operational once vendor training and the notice period are complete. The commission did not take additional formal action; staff and the police department will continue to coordinate camera placement, tree trimming and vendor training.