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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1993-01-28BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee January 28, 1993 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Hix, Trustees Aldrich and Habecker Chairman Hix, Trustees Aldrich and Habecker Trustee Gillette, Town Administrator Klaphake, Police Chief Racine, Deputy Clerk Kuehl None Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT Frost Giant: The Frost Giant Footrace took place January 24th. The sponsors of this event were again late in submitting their paperwork. As they had the proper insurance, their request was accommodated. The races were run without incident. The Committee recommends approval of the police traffic control that took place during the Frost Giant Footrace. Romance of the Rockies: Valentine's weekend activities, February 13th and 14th, will include horse drawn hayrides and antique auto rides, which will require police traffic control. Insurance coverage is being coordinated through Special Events. The Committee recommends approval of providing proper police traffic control services for the horse drawn hayrides and the antique auto rides during February 13th and 14th. Telephone System -- Bid Request: Within a month, $100,000 worth of equipment, paid by the telephone tariff, will be installed in the communications area to accommodate the new E-911 system, which will become effective in June. The E- 911 system allows Dispatch to identify the origin of a call. A new phone system is required to be compatible with this E-911 system. The budget for this project is as follows: Police Department $27,500 Light & Power 30,700 TOTAL $58,200 In order to meet the E-911 schedule, the project is scheduled as follows: January 28th Public Safety Committee approval for bid. February 15th March 15th March Requests for bid mailed. Bids are closed. 23rd Due to timing of Committee meetings, are to be presented at Town Board award recommendation. the bids with an May 7th Target date for system to be operational. The Committee recommends approval that bids be obtained for a new phone system to coordinate with the new E-911 system, with the cost not to exceed the budget of $58,200. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee, January 28, 1993, Page 2 Copier -- Purchase: Copiers are needed in the Police Department and the Light & Power Department. Because of discounts available, the copiers will be bid through a joint effort. Three bids are being pursued through three major manufacturers -- Canon, Minolta, and Xerox. The committee recommends approval of purchasing a copier for the Police Department and a copier for Light & Power Department, staying within the parameters of the budget. FIRE DEPARTMENT The Fire Department had no items for discussion. REPORTS Status Report: The year end status report for the Police Department was presented, showing 5,243 service calls in 1992, compared to 4,554 in 1991. The busiest days for 1992 were during the Fourth of July holiday. Correspondence: The Committee reviewed various correspondence received. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved and seconded (Aldrich-Habecker) that Committee enter into Executive Session to discuss juvenile matters. There being no further business, Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 10:35 a.m. Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk FEB 9 1993 I.C.; 1 01' E 1 i S ?ARK BARD Of TRUSSIES