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Council to refine camera policy as town trials vendor for tennis‑court and pool monitoring
Summary
Staff will pilot a free 30‑day security system at the tennis courts while continuing pool monitoring with an existing vendor; councilors pressed for a camera policy that defines retention periods, authorized access and signage clarifying cameras are not continuously monitored.
Town staff told the council they will trial a vendor’s 30‑day free security‑monitoring system at the tennis courts while the pool continues with a different vendor. Speaker 8 explained the trial is cost‑free for the town and could lead to a recommendation to switch vendors if the trial succeeds.
Several councilors expressed concerns about activating cameras before the council adopts a clear camera policy. Speaker 4 and others requested a written policy the town attorney has reviewed before recordings are made; Speaker 6 and others sought precise retention limits and a defined list of authorized persons who can access recordings. Legal advisor Speaker 9 recommended signage that warns cameras are in operation but not continuously monitored to reduce false‑security liability in litigation.
Councilors also discussed recording audio and were reminded by Speaker 9 that audio capture would violate wiretap laws. Staff agreed to invite the vendor to a future meeting to explain best practices for retention, access control and technical capabilities.
Next steps: staff to circulate a camera policy draft with clear retention periods and authorized‑access rules and to schedule a vendor presentation to answer technical questions.
