City of Chillicothe Public Safety Committee met March 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
The Public Safety Committee met on March 6, 2018, at 4:33 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall.
Present: Chairman Hughes, Alderman Sharp, Alderman Braun, Mayor White, Fire Chief Benisch, Police Chief Mettille, Office Manager Passage, City Clerk Hurd
Absent: None
Alderman Hughes called the meeting to order.
Special Event Request – Easter Egg Hunt:
On behalf of the City Clerk, Office Manager Passage presented a Special Event Request submitted by Shirley Loser for the use of City Park on March 31, 2018 from 8:00am until Noon for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. It was the consensus of the committee to seek Council approval for the Special Event – Easter Egg Hunt.
Police Update:
Chief Mettille reported that the stairs have been removed from behind the building on Second Street. Chief Mettille reported that Sgt. Purcell has been in contact with Mark Milford, the new owner of DavisTrailer Park. Sgt. Purcell reported to Chief Mettille that the owner is in the process of tearing down one trailer and replacing the skirting on another trailer.
Chief Mettille gave an update on the generator located at the Police Station. He reported that ETSB wants $20,000. Plus a $900 maintenance fee 2x a year. Chief Mettille told the committee that the city has a spare generator (originally in the police dept.) that is not being used. He told the committee that he spoke with the city mechanic about the cost to get it running. The city mechanic told him that it would be under $1000 and an additional $500 - $1000 to install. He told the committee that a new generator would cost $5000-$8000.
He reported that he will discuss this again next month. Chief Mettille reported that the Dispatch Consolidation is at a standstill. He told the committee that the current proposals are not workable for smaller communities and that a meeting is scheduled with the Mayors and Police Chiefs of the communities involved.
Chief Mettille present reports on impound vehicle and ordinance violations. (Report attached)
Chief Mettille reported that Officer Murphy and Officer Bastin took two individuals into custody for the vandalism of cars in town.
Chief Mettille reported that tension is high in the Schools. He told the committee that due to the high tensions the School District has asked to have an additional officer four hours a day. Chief Mettille told the committee that the School District is being billed $40.00/hr for the officer. Chief Mettille commended Officer Podabinski for his work with the schools.
School Resource Officer Agreement:
A lengthy discussion was held in regards to the School Resource Officer agreement. The consensus of the committee was favorable for the agreement. The consensus of the committee was to seek council approval for the agreement with the IVC School District.
Officer Training:
Chief Mettille requested committee approve to send Officer Bridges and K-9 Dark to K-9 recertification. He told the committee that the total expenditure would not exceed $2,068.00 The consensus of the committee was to seek council approval for the training.
Chief Mettille requested committee approval for expenditure in the amount of $1,045 annually for three years for the Monthly Legal Update & Review Service and License Agreement through the Police law Institute Inc. The consensus of the committee was to seek council approval for the expenditure.
Chief Mettille presented the two year intergovernmental agreement between the City of Chillicothe and the IVC School District for providing a school resource officer. It was the consensus of the committee to seek council approval for the agreement.
Chief Mettille requested committee approval for School Resource Officer Podobinski to attend the National School Safety Conference July 23-27 in Orlando, FL. He told the committee that the cost would be split between the City and the IVC School District. It was the consensus of the committee to seek council approval for the training.
Chief Mettille requested committee approval for School Resources Officer Podobinski to attend the Alice Instructor Certification Training April 16-17; He told the committee that he cost would be split between the city and the IVC School District. It was the consensus of the committee to seek council approval for the training.
Property Maintenance:
Chief Mettille reported that the dilapidated staircase on the back of a business on Second Street has been removed. He told the committee that his officers were creating a list of problem areas in the City.
Fire Department Update:
Fire Chief Benisch presented February reports (reports attached).
Chief Benisch passed out a report of the years of volunteer service for the City and Rural Departments.
Chief Benisch reported that Monday, March 12 the remaining firemen will get their last session of hep-b injection.
Chief Benisch reported that Engine #1 had been in for repairs and went back to full service status on February 12th. He reported that his department responded to a call in Engine #1 earlier in the day (March 6, 2018) and the air compressor that supports the air breaks went out. He has contacted Alexis Fire Equipment to service the Engine. He told the committee that he was told that if the repairs cannot be done onsite the Engine will have to be towed to Alexis to make the repairs. He told the committee that the City will incur the cost of repairs.
Chief Benisch told the committee that he will be offering (2) Fire Department members the opportunity to participate in the FDIC conference in Indianapolis April 18-22nd. Participant will be responsible for creating a training program for membership and lead that training from information they received during the conference.
Chief Benisch presented information on the implementation of a Defensive Firefighter Program. Discussion was held. The consensus of the committee was favorable for the program. Chief Benisch told the committee that he will continue to work on the implementation of the program.
Old Business:
Amendment – Zoning Fees:
No Action
Emergency Prepredness Plan:
No Action
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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