Cumberland City agrees to contribute $3,000 toward county plate‑reading cameras

Cumberland City officials on Aug. 1 discussed a county proposal to install four Flock Safety plate‑reading cameras across Stewart County and agreed to a $3,000 city contribution to the program.

Chief Smith told the board the county department had reached out to see whether the city could help with the cost; he said that, if the city contributed, Cumberland City police would have access to the camera feeds, which he described as beneficial to the department. Chief Smith also praised Sheriff Grama for his assistance to the city.

After discussion, Alderman Milliken moved that the city pay $3,000 toward the cost of the cameras; the motion was seconded by Gillum and followed by a roll call vote. The transcript records the motion and that a roll call occurred but does not include a vote tally or formal recorded outcome in detail.

The board did not discuss a funding source line item during the recorded exchange beyond the motion; Recorder Mathis had earlier indicated routine budget status for other items but did not specify a funding line for this contribution in the transcript.