Board sets June 10 public hearing on school‑zone speed camera ordinance and draft contract with vendor

The Madison County Board of Supervisors voted to advertise a public hearing for June 10 on a draft ordinance that would allow civil fines for automated school‑zone speed enforcement and to continue negotiating contract language with the vendor Blue Line.

County staff told the board the draft ordinance is required because automated enforcement in school zones is a civil‑fine authority and must be authorized by local ordinance. Staff also reported that Blue Line accepted contract language changes proposed by county counsel and that the contract is being reviewed for final drafting; the county’s staff recommended setting the public hearing so the board can consider adoption after public comment.

Why it matters: Adoption of an ordinance would allow the county to sign a vendor contract and implement automated speed enforcement in designated school zones, subject to the ordinance’s terms, the contract and state law. Staff noted the relevant state statute caps civil fines for such violations; the draft ordinance includes the maximum $100 cap as an initial option for the board to consider.

Board action: A supervisor moved to advertise a June 10 public hearing; the motion passed unanimously. Staff said that after the public hearing and any adjustments to the ordinance, the board could adopt the ordinance and authorize the county administrator to execute the vendor contract if the board chooses.

Next steps: Staff will post the draft ordinance and contract on the county website ahead of the June 10 hearing and continue negotiations with Blue Line to finalize contract language recommended by county counsel. The board retains discretion on the fine amount, camera locations and contract approval after the hearing.

Ending: The county will schedule the contract for execution only after the ordinance is adopted and any public‑hearing conditions are satisfied.