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Council approves Nearmap imagery subscription after privacy concerns and renewal safeguards discussed
Summary
Council approved a Nearmap oblique imagery subscription for the assessor after debate about privacy and an automatic renewal clause; members asked staff to set a 60-day reminder in case the town wishes to terminate future renewals.
The council adopted resolution 26-077 to authorize a Nearmap oblique imagery subscription to assist the assessor with tax-valuation work, following a debate about privacy and contract renewal provisions. The assessor and town attorney reviewed the matter and the council heard concerns that the imagery could feel "invasive" because it provides aerial views of yards and properties; council member McCullough pressed on privacy and permission issues tied to using aerial imagery.
Council member Mala noted the contract includes an automatic renewal and recommended town staff set a 60-day reminder so the council could act within the 30-day notice period if it chose not to renew in future years. The council then took a roll-call vote and the motion passed 6–2.
