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1 0. B.3. REOUEST TO SPEAK FROM BRIAN KOFKE REGARDING CAMERAS AT <br />TRAFFIC LIGHTS <br />Brian Kofke, 1656 36th Avenue, discussed his concerns about the County's <br />traffic cameras (presently used to monitor traffic), evolving into surveillance tools for law <br />enforcement. He commended Assistant Public Works Director Chris Mora on the current traffic <br />system and wanted the Board to pledge that it would inform the public should the traffic cameras <br />ever cross over into other types of uses. <br />Board members commented on the frequency of public surveillance in today's <br />world and deemed that the only intent of the current system was to synchronize and keep traffic <br />moving. <br />Commissioner Flescher made observations about a different type of traffic <br />surveillance system which is used in large municipalities. He observed that the present system <br />might be melded into law enforcement in times of an emergency, but assured Mr. Kofke that the <br />public would be notified if the County ever considered venturing into that type of surveillance <br />system. <br />Mr. Kofke believed that the County's traffic cameras were currently being <br />used in a benign manner, and he hoped it would stay that way. He reiterated his desire for the <br />County to inform the public if any changes should occur in the traffic camera usage. <br />NO ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN <br />23 <br />August 12, 2008 <br />