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City of Chillicothe Public Safety Committee met September 5. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:

The Public Safety Committee met on September 5, 2017, at 4:30pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Present: Chairman Hughes

Alderman Sharp

Also in attendance: City Clerk Hurd City Attorney Michael Seghetti

Mayor Don White

Police Chief Scott Mettille

Absent: Alderman Cantwell, Fire Chief Mike Denzer

Also in Attendance: Jim Benisch, Chillicothe Fire Department

Chairman Hughes called the meeting to order.

Liquor License – Hill Top:

Clerk Hurd reported that she was in receipt of an application from Hill Top Grill for a Liquor License and that

she advised the owner his attendance would be needed at this meeting. The owner was not in attendance.

No discussion was held.

Liquor License – Bowl and Arrow:

Clerk Hurd reported that Bowl and Arrow request to change classifications. Mr. Pollack has requested to

change the license classification from a Class “C” to a Class “D”. Mr. Pollack was in the audience and stated

that he is opening the kitchen and would like to serve alcohol, not just beer and wine. Discussion ensued.

It was the consensus of the committee to seek council approval for the change in classification at the next

City Council meeting.

Liquor License – Nat’s Place:

Clerk Hurd reported that Nat’s Place has requested to change classifications from a Class “C” to a Class “A”.

Discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the committee to seek council approval for the change in

classification at the next City Council meeting.

Downtown Thursday Liquor Ordinance:

Mayor White told the committee that he had discussion with the ED Director in regards to allowing liquor

in the street for Downtown Thursday’s. Discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the committee to have

the city attorney research how it could be allowed and report back to the committee.

Special Event Request – Claude Elen Days 2018:

Clerk Hurd reported that shew was in receipt of a Special Event Request from the Claude Elen Days 2018.

Discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the committee to seek council approval for the 2018 Claude

Elen Days event.

Special Event Request HomecomingClerk

Hurd reported that she was in receipt of a Special Event Request from IVC for the homecoming

parade. Discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the committee to seek council approval for the IVC

Homecoming Parade on September 29th.

Special Event Request- Optimist Club- Not for Profit:

Clerk Hurd read a letter form the Optimist Club requesting a one day special event to be held on December

15, 2017. Discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the committee to seek council approval for the event

at the next city council meeting.

Property Maintenance:

Chief Mettille reported that the property on Finney had been cleaned up with the help of Terry Nelson.

Meinders property on 2nd street has removed a building and that Mr. Meinders told him the rest of the

property will be cleaned up by September 30th.

Chief Mettille reported that his officers tried to issue citations to Bryce Lauber (1403 2nd Street) however

Mr. Lauber was very angry and refused to take them. Chief Mettille mentioned to the committee that the

city does hire Lauber Tree Service and that is why he is making them aware of the situation. Chief Mettille

said that the citations will be sent by certified mail.

Police Update:

Chief Mettille presented Ordinance Zone reports and Impound Vehicles reports (attached).

Fire Update:

No Report

Review of Second Hand Dealer License:

Clerk Hurd reported that Dana Bannister turned in his application and fee on August 4th. Clerk Hurd told

the committee that she called and left a message on stating that a Surety Bond was needed. Discussion

ensued. It was the consensus of the committee to have Chief Mettille issue a Notice to Appear.

Clerk Hurd reported that Angela Thomas (Alter Relics) turned in her application and fee on August 1st. Clerk

Hurd reported that she called and left a message on August 2nd requesting her Surety Bond. Clerk Hurd told

the committee that she previously had a bond but that she had received a cancellation notice. Discussion

ensued. It was the consensus of the committee to have Chief Mettille contact Ms. Thomas about the

canceled surety bond.

Clerk Hurd reported that Little Shop of Hoarders turned in application and fee on August 1st. She spoke

with the owner on August 7th requesting her Surety Bond. The owner referred stated that she contacted

her insurance company and they did not know what was needed. Clerk Hurd spoke with her agent and

they are in the process of getting the bond issued.

Other Business

Not for Profit Special Event Ordinance:

Mayor White explained that a fee needs to be decided on. Discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the

committee to set the fee for the Not for Profit Special Event at $100.00 per day.

Trailer Parks:

Chief Mettille reported that Sgt. Purcell will be in charge of all four trailer parks.

Sgt. Purcell will photograph each park and set a meeting with the owners to go over any property

maintenance issues that need to be addressed. Discussion ensued. Alderman Sharp asked if a special

committee or panel could be set up to review the City’s ordinances concerning Trailer Parks.

1807 Finney:

Chief Mettille reported that the property was cleaned up. Discussion ensued in regards to the property

being abandoned and the process that the city could take to get the property if it is deemed a dangerous

building. It was the consensus of the committee to have the Fire Chief look at the property.

Meeting adjourned at 5:18 a.m.

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