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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
`7 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
June 19, 1997
Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Pauley
Attending: All
Also Attending: Ass't. Town Administrator Widmer, Police
Chief Repola, Fire Chief Dorman, Clerk
O'Connor
Absent: Trustee Pauley
Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Traffic Monitor Unit. Chief Repola reported that the
monitor has been well received. It has been placed on
portions of Fish Creek Rd. even though it is not within Town
Limits as this unit will be utilized throughout the area.
The intent to slow vehicular speed and the Sheriff's Dept.
is joining in this effort. Fish Creek, in particular, is
carrying additional traffic due to the Highway 7
reconstruction, and speed is of concern.
Additional benefits of the monitor include: collection of
traffic counts which could be helpful to the Public Works
Dept. for site studies, percentiles of speeds, speed
studies, etc.
In summary, the unit is gaining the desired affect -
lowering speed.
Citizen Police Academy - Update. Cpl. Pass reported that
this first year program was very successful. Response was
excellent, with 20 students ranging from 17 to 73 years of
age. All students did graduate and they were very
enthusiastic; certificates and shirts were well received.
The Dept. intends to repeat the Academy at least once/year.
All officers/dispatchers/support staff "bought into the
program." One student has become a volunteer for the Police
Department; another has volunteered for the Victims
Assistance Advocates; and others are involved in preparing
the Department's Mission Statement. Quarterly newsletters
are planned for all graduates in an effort to continue their
involvement. Cpl. Pass further described actual "in -field"
training with the duty officers. Staff is working on
recognition for Department employees for their participation
in this Program. The Committee commended Cpl. Pass.
Mission Statement: The group has met twice, and staff
anticipates submitting a draft copy to the Committee in
July.
Riverside Plaza - Update. Vandalism (ie: damage to
landscaping and graffiti) began early this year, and plain
clothes personnel were brought into the area. Additional
Municipal Court dates have been scheduled to manage the
caseload, and a video system will be installed. Two bicycle
patrols are also patrolling the area. The atmosphere in the
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area appears to be more comfortable, and the staff believes
they are making progress.
Clancy Parking System - Update. The system is up and
running 7 days/week, 2 seasonal personnel plus full-time
officers. Timed lots and load zones are primary.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Glen Haven Volunteer
Fire Dept. Fire Chief Dorman reported on the standard MOU
for the direct protection and benefit of the inhabitants and
property in the Glen Haven area. The term for the MOU will
continue indefinitely unless terminated by either party. As
the Glen Haven Dept. is not a recognized Fire Dept. by the
State, a Mutual Aid Agreement could not be approved, thus
the Attorney prepared the MOU. The Committee recommends
approval of the MOU as described above.
Chief Dorman reported the Dept. has reacted to 126 calls
thus far, which is similar to the number of calls received
in 1996.
Landscaping is being installed at Fire Station, and the
building continues to receive favorable comments from all
meeting attendees.
REPORTS:
The Committee reviewed correspondence commending Officers Rowe,
Rose, Cpl. Culloo, Pass, Chief Repola.
There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the
meeting at 4:04 p.m.
APPFOVED
JUL 0 8 1997
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Vickie O'Connor, CMC, AAE, Town Clerk