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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1996-06-20BRADFORO PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee June 20, 1996 Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Pauley Attending: Trustees Baudek and Pauley Also Attending: Assistant Town Administrator Widmer, Captain Filsinger, Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent: Chairman Marshall Trustee Pauley called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. POLICE DEPARTMENT Youth Center Report: Captain Filsinger reported that the first year statistics for the Youth Center include 4,826 visits, 1,729 female and 2,933 male. The largest class representation was the 8th grade, 1,360, followed by the 7th grade, 1,099. A total of 73 programs were provided with 874 youth in attendance. Direct volunteer service totaled 1,093 hours. Baseline I classes for adults were provided in May and volunteer training classes will take place in June. Bike Patrol: Captain Filsinger reported that Officer Schumaker is assigned to bike patrol 5 days a week with flexible hours. Riverside Plaza is becoming a "hangout" for a group of youth who express disrespect for authority by damaging the area, littering, using loud and profane language, and riding skateboards and rollerblades. Therefore, a majority of Officer Schumaker's time is dedicated to the Plaza. Trustee Pauley questioned the need for additional ordinances to control these actions. Captain Filsinger explained that the current ordinances are sufficient. An attempt to communicate with this group has resulted in limited success, and the ordinances will be upheld in the future. Skateboard Ramp: Captain Filsinger reported that a temporary skateboard ramp at Stanley Park (EVRPD's portion) is being constructed in an effort to relocate the youth from the Plaza. EVRPD has donated $2,500 for materials to build the ramp, and will provide insurance coverage. The Chamber is soliciting matching funds. The ramp is expected to be complete within two weeks. The Committee endorses the construction of this temporary skateboard ramp and encourages similar projects to provide additional recreational opportunities for the youth. Infomercial: Captain Filsinger reported that EPTV filmed an informational program with Police Department personnel to air on Channel 8 daily. This is an effort to keep the public informed on local activities, parking programs, emergency service access, bicycle enforcement, and seasonal police officers, etc. The Committee commended the program and requested a time schedule when the program will be aired. Clancy Update: Captain Filsinger reported that 113 tickets have been written, 70 of which were warnings, with an additional three handicapped violations. The system will provide visitor data useful to the parking program. Local compliance with the parking restrictions was noted, and Officers report the system is user friendly. The Committee requested updates of the Clancy system at each meeting. David Czapp suggested an area adjacent to the Post Office be striped to provide more parking spaces. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Satety Committee, June 20, 1996 - Page 2 FIRE DEPARTMENT Assistant Administrator Widmer reported that construction of the Fire Station is on schedule and invited the Trustees to visit the site. Change orders associated with the removal of buried concrete will be submitted. REPORTS A thank you letter was received from the 8th grade class for the Police Department's assistance in fundraisers. Letters were received commending Cpl. Pass, and Officers Schumaker, Brand, and Swallow. There being no further business, Trustee Pauley adjourned the meeting at 8:22 a.m. Iuv.0 K u..a. Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk .iri'3n Yn JUN 2 5 1996 i;�;9 U`