TIME: 5:30 p.m.
MEMBERS
ABSENT:
NON-MEMBERS
PRESENT: Mayor Roy Strong, Chief Evans, City Administrator John McIntyre, Executive Secretary Puracchio, Orr arrived at 6:03
DISCUSSION: Hearings Status
ACTION: Alderman Johnston made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to open the Police & ESDA Committee meeting at 5:31 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Hoppe made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to approve the minutes as written and place on file. All yes. Motion passed.
Rhonda Thomas’ 5 day suspension was upheld by the Police Commission.
Brandon Ragsdale’s hearing was continued to October 18.
DISCUSSION: Antenna/Building Update
ACTION: The antenna is up. There is a marked difference in transmissions. Within the next two weeks the City will be moving forward with the demolition of the pump house.
DISCUSSION: Police Chief Search
ACTION: Hermes
requested that everyone get their comments to him based on the information that
was distributed. A job description will
be drawn up at the next meeting so the City can post the job by January.
The
Committee agreed to establish a screening committee to review applications and make
recommendations.
DISCUSSION: Vehicle Lease Program
ACTION: Chief Evans stated at the present there are 10 cars in the fleet. 2 cars are specialty – canine and
investigator. Evans went over mileage figures on each car. Ed from South
Oak Ford presented options and figures for a lease program. (See
attached). After much discussion the
Committee will ask the accounting supervisor to come up with a vehicle
replacement policy that will reflect a practical feasible solution. The Committee asked Evans to supply the
supervisor with the complete cost of a car, retro-fittings, installation, etc.
DISCUSSION: Miscellaneous
ACTION: Mayor Strong asked the Chief to get some costs on security cameras that can be installed throughout the City.
McIntyre
asked the Committee if they would be interested in putting an ad in an independent distributor’s informational drug
booklet that will be going out to area parents. The full page ad would cost
$769. The Committee tabled the
discussion.
City Stickers- The Committee questioned
the City sticker sales. Evans stated
that he received a memo from the accounting supervisor to start ticketing cars
for lack of stickers because revenue was down. Orr suggested the possibility of
just adding a fee to the water bill.
Evans
stated that as of September 18, 8 officers have voluntarily been drug tested and all officers have
passed.
DISCUSSION: Adjournment
ACTION: Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to adjourn at 6:25 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.