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Board Meeting Takeaways

By Vicki Lynch, Board Secretary

The regularly scheduled CRCCE Board Meetings will be reported in the magazine and online in the form of Important Takeaways. This
shorter version of the full minutes will highlight information that is of importance to CRCCE residents. Full minutes are available upon request.

License Plate Readers (LPR) Bob Mayo and Jonathan Brody to negotiate a lease of six
Over two years ago, Board member Bob Mayo began cameras from Flock. The motion passed unanimously. They
investigating the feasibility of obtaining LPRs for CRCCE. He will also detail the option for local businesses or individuals to
explored the pros and cons and costs, as well as the merits of sponsor additional cameras for permanent advertising
three major vendors offering LPRs in South Florida. His signage in order to get more coverage. FPLD will be consulted
extensive review, which included discussions with the FLPD, on the most efficient placement of the cameras.
revealed that for cost and service Flock Safety would be the
best company for CRCCE. Kyle Whitmire from Flock Safety 2024 Annual Association Meeting on Tuesday, April 9,
was invited to speak with the entire Board about their LPR at 6:00 PM at Christ Church
Program. Kyle stressed the following points: The time is one-half an hour earlier than previously
announced. Agenda items are as follows:
• Flock focuses on preventing and solving crimes by
identifying unique data points related to vehicles entering • LPR cameras
our neighborhood including license plate numbers and • Security Patrol Update
characteristics of the car such as make, model, color, • Vacation Rentals
bumper stickers, bike and roof racks as well as other
identifiable details. • The upcoming renovation of Publix including the necessary
reconfiguration of the traffic pattern at the rear entrance to
• Flock shares all information with FLPD to intercept stolen
cars, cars used in previous crimes and known offenders the shopping center.
(e.g., FBI most wanted list). • A representative from FLPD will be at the meeting to allow
residents to sign up for a No Trespassing Affidavit. The
• Kyle recommended the Sparrow LPR camera for our
community. affidavit is necessary for FLPD to evict trespassers from
private property.
o A solar powered camera mounted on a twelve-foot
aluminum pool. • Elected officials in attendance will be invited to give remarks
at the end of the business meeting.
o It operates 24/7 utilizing LTE networks.

o It responds to real time alerts such as Amber, BOLO
and FBI alerts.
o The cameras are focused on vehicles and license plates,
not individuals.
o Flock securely saves all footage for 30 days.

o The cost per camera for a two-year contract is $2500
per year plus a one time $650 installation cost that
includes permits.
o Software updates and maintenance are automatic and
included in the lease.
The Board discussed the proposal at length. The members
determined that the addition of LPR cameras would
significantly improve the safety of CRCCE. Treasurer Craig
Singer advised that the Association can afford cameras for
6 of the 13 entrances to CRCCE. Paige O’Mahoney made
a motion, seconded by Judy High, for Tim Hernandez,

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