COMMITTEE: Police and ESDA Committee

DATE: September 12, 2005

TIME: 5:30 p.m.

MEMBERS

PRESENT: Hermes, Gilmour, Johnston, Hoppe, Mietzner

ABSENT:

NON-MEMBERS

PRESENT: Mayor Strong, Sergeant Juster, Executive Secretary Puracchio, Reporters Smith & Monson,

DISCUSSION: Minutes

ACTION: Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to open discussions at 5:32 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.

Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to Approve the Minutes from the August 8, 2005 meeting. All yes. Motion passed.

DISCUSSION: Overtime Hours - Police Coverage for Catfish Days

ACTION: Alderman Gilmour stated that there was 228.5 hours at a cost of $4,014.06 to man Catfish Days.

The Committee discussed at length of who is responsible for police coverage. The Committee decided to recommend that the liquor establishments will be responsible. The Police spent all their time policing these establishments. When the establishment applies for a special event license the fee will be increased. This will be discussed at the Liquor License Meeting on September 20. The Committee also discussed their concerns with the location of the mud volleyball event. There were many near misses of people being hit on RT 53. They want the event to be moved further back on the site and block off the view on the street side.

The Committee will set up a policy that will state for all special events the sponsor will incur the police costs.

DISCUSSION: Chief Metta

ACTION: Underwent knee replacement surgery and is convalescing at home. He is going to try and come in a couple days a week.

DISCUSSION: Crossing Guard

ACTION: Mayor Strong stated he has spoken with the Crossing Guard and she will be off for at least another 3 weeks. The Committee wants to advertise for a substitute crossing guard because the School Liaison Officer is filling in. The School has stated that the crossing guard hours are the prime time when they need the Officer at the schools.

DISCUSSION: Tenn’s Building Tear Down

ACTION: Still waiting on ComEd. Mayor Strong relayed that the bricks from the building are originals from the Wilmington Brick Yard. 2 loads of these bricks will be saved for the possible walkway bridge across the Mill Race.

DISCUSSION: Part-Time Officers

ACTION: City Clerk Johnston swore in a part-time officer last Friday. There is still one spot open.

DISCUSSION: Miscellaneous Items

ACTION: MANS UNIT - next meeting they will have a presentation.

DISCUSSION: Adjournment

ACTION: Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Johnston seconded to adjourn at 5:40 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.