On the agenda: Washington meeting — Flock Camera (Sep 15)

AGENDA
BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NJ
Date: Time: 6:00 PM
STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE
The requirements of the Open Public Meetings Law, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 have been satisfied
in that adequate notice of this meeting has been published in the Daily Record and Star Ledger
and posted on the Boroughs website stating the time, place and purpose of the meeting as required
by law.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL Brown, France, Gorshkov, Matteo, Musick and Cox.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
September 1, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT-AGENDA ITEMS
REPORTS
Staff, Boards, Committee Reports

Agenda-Continued
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Matching Funds Grant Playground.
2. Authorize expending up to $3,000 for an updated RX Claim History.
ORDINANCE 1st Reading
ORDINANCE 2nd Reading
(Public Hearing and Adoption)
2026-19 Flock Cameras
RESOLUTIONS
2026-107 Waiving Vendor Fees-Festival in the Borough
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT
COUNCIL REMARKS AND DISCUSSIONS
MEETING RECAP-Manager
EXECUTIVE SESSION-if needed
ADJOURNMENT

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Next Meeting: October 6, 2026

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-19 (2nd Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF WARREN,
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, CREATING CHAPTER 71 “SECURITY CAMERAS AND
OTHER RECORDING DEVICES” REGULATING AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE
RECOGNITION SYSTEMS, PROHIBITING THEIR INSTALLATION ON MUNICIPAL
PROPERTY AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND ESTABLISHING NOTICE
REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE USE
WHEREAS, Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems, including those
manufactured and operated by Flock Safety and commonly known as “Flock Cameras”, capture
and store images of vehicles, license plates, timestamps, and vehicle characteristics; and
WHEREAS, ALPR systems differ substantially from ordinary consumer security cameras
because they systematically collect, analyze, and transmit vehicle-movement data to remote
databases accessible to law enforcement and third parties; and
WHEREAS, the deployment of ALPR systems on municipal property or within municipal
rights-of-way may create concerns regarding privacy, civil liberties, data retention, surveillance,
and the tracking of residents, visitors, and motorists; and
WHEREAS, municipalities have a legitimate governmental interest in regulating surveillance
technologies within their jurisdiction to protect the public, ensure transparency, and maintain
trust; and
WHEREAS, private property owners may choose to install ALPR systems, but such systems
have community-wide impacts and therefore warrant reasonable notice requirements to ensure
that residents, customers, and visitors are aware of their presence;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the governing body of the Municipality as follows:
Chapter 71 to be entitled “Security Cameras and other Recording Devices” as follows:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A. “Automated License Plate Recognition System” or “ALPR System” Means any device,
camera, or system that captures still or video images of vehicles. license plates or humans;
analyzes, identifies, or classifies vehicle or individual characteristics; and transmits, stores, or
shares such data with external databases, law enforcement agencies, or third parties.

B. “Municipal Property” Means any land, building, facility, park, structure, equipment, or
other real or personal property owned, leased, or controlled by the municipality.
C. “Municipal Right-of-Way” Means any public street, roadway, sidewalk, easement, or other
area dedicated for public travel or municipal use, including poles, traffic signals, streetlights,
signage, or other municipal infrastructure located therein.
D. “Private ALPR System” Means any ALPR System installed or operated on private property
by a homeowner, business, institution, association, or other private entity.
E. “Consumer Security Camera” Means a non-ALPR camera commonly used by homeowners
or small businesses, including but not limited to Ring, Wyze, Nest, Blink, Arlo, or similar
devices, that record general video footage but do not automatically scan, analyze, identify, or
transmit license plate or vehicle-movement data to external databases.
SECTION 2. PROHIBITION ON MUNICIPAL INSTALLATION AND USE
2.1 Prohibition on Municipal Property
No ALPR System shall be installed, operated, or maintained on any Municipal Property.
2.2 Prohibition in Municipal Rights-of-Way
No ALPR System shall be installed, operated, or maintained within any Municipal
Right-of-Way.
2.3 Exceptions
The prohibitions set forth in this Section shall not apply to:
A. Temporary use of ALPR Systems pursuant to a judicial warrant; or
B. ALPR Systems installed or operated by county, state, or federal agencies on infrastructure
owned or controlled by such agencies, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
SECTION 3. PRIVATE ALPR SYSTEMS — NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Notice Required
Any owner or operator of a Private ALPR System shall post clear and conspicuous signage at all
primary entrances or access points to the property stating:
“Automated License Plate Recognition In Use on This Property.”
3.2 Signage Standards
Required signage shall:
A. Be not less than twenty-four (24) inches by twenty-four (24) inches in size;

B. Contain lettering not less than one-half (½) inch in height; and
C. Be placed so as to be reasonably visible to motorists and pedestrians entering the property.
3.3 Installment of Private ALPR System
It is prohibited for a Private ALPR System cameras to be installed in a manner which would
permit the Private ALPR System camera to captures still or video images of vehicles or license
plates; analyzes, identifies, or classifies vehicle characteristics on Municipal Property or
Municipal Right of Way or on any private property not owned by the Private ALPR System
without written permission from the private property owner.
Exemption for Consumer Security Cameras
Consumer Security Cameras, as defined herein, shall not be subject to the notice requirements of
this Section.
SECTION 4. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTIES
A. This Ordinance may be enforced by the Municipal Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning
Officer, or Police Department.
B. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
C. Penalties for violations shall be imposed in accordance with the general penalty provisions of
the Borough Code Article 1 Section 3-4.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication as required by law.

Intro: September 1, 2026
Public Hearing/Adoption: September 15, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-107
RESOLUTION WAIVING FEES FOR VENDORS AT THE FESTIVAL IN THE
BOROUGH
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Washington, Warren County,
New Jersey that permission is hereby waiving the vendor fees for all vendors of the Washington
Business Improvement District Festival in the Borough on Saturday, September 26, 2026;