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Council approves expansion of license‑plate reader program after privacy concerns draw split vote
Summary
The Town Council approved a change order to add 17 license‑plate reader units and related services in a multi‑year contract; the motion passed 5‑2 after at least one council member said he would vote no because of privacy concerns.
The Town Council on June 10 approved a change order to expand the town’s license‑plate reader (LPR) program by adding 17 additional units and related services under a multiyear contract.
Town staff described the procurement as a change order with Flock Group to add cameras and services for approximately $142,000 per year for up to five years (total not to exceed roughly $630,000) to expand coverage, including both garages in the Heritage District and other high‑priority locations.
Councilmember Scott Torgerson said he would oppose the expansion. Councilmember Monte Lyons raised privacy questions and asked staff to confirm that policies and oversight were in place; staff said Chief Solberg and police leadership had discussed the plan with external monitoring agencies and that privacy and policy frameworks were considered before deployment.
Councilmember Jim Bongiovanni moved approval of the consent agenda item and the separate vote on the LPR change order carried 5‑2. Staff said the program is intended as a public‑safety tool and described the units as a “force multiplier” for identifying vehicles associated with crimes; funding was described as coming from the General Fund.
