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City of Chillicothe Public Safety Committee met June 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Members of the Public Safety Committee met in person on June 4, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Public Safety Committee members present at the meeting in the Council Chambers: Chairman Jeff Jenkins, Alderperson T. White

Public Safety Committee members absent: Alderperson Bredeman

Others in attendance in the Council Chambers: Mayor Hughes, Chief Cooper, Interim Fire Chief Jim Benisch, Clerk Byrnes, Alderperson Sharp, Alderperson D. White

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None.

PURPOSE:

DISCUSSION – SPECIAL EVENT FORM/INSURANCE:

Alderperson T. White reported that the 30 day in advance requirement for submission of Special Event requests had improved. After discussion it was the consensus of the Committee to not make any changes to the Guidelines form at this time. Clerk Byrnes addressed the Committee with a request to amend the Special Event Request form to remove the check box that indicates that "Proof of Liability Insurance is on file with the clerk", and replace it with "Proof of Liability Insurance must be attached with each request". The consensus of the Committee was to amend the form as requested.

SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST:

"HLC Canoe & Kayak Jaunt" as submitted by D. White, Chamber of Commerce, to be held Sunday August 11, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Alderperson D. White addressed the Committee explaining that due to ongoing construction at Shore Acres Park, they would be docking at Moon Tower this year. Lunch will be offered at Moon Tower for participants. The consensus of the Committee was to move this agenda item to Council for approval.

SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST:

"Block Party" with open containers, as submitted by Dwayne Siggers, Gilmore's Sports Bar, to be held Saturday June 22, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. The consensus of the Committee was to move this agenda item to Council for approval.

SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST:

"IVC Homecoming Parade" as submitted by Bryce Ratcliff, IVC Student Council, to be held Friday October 4, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. It was the consensus of the Committee to move this agenda item to Council for approval.

DISCUSSION – DISASTER PLAN:

Chief Cooper reported that he intends to contact OSF for input on the preparation of the City's Disaster Plan. He stated that OSF was instrumental in the preparation of the IEP for Solshine Reverie this year. Updates will be reported at the next Public Safety Committee meeting.

DISCUSSION – DERELICT VEHICLE ORDINANCE:

Chairman Jenkins reported that this agenda item has been referred to the Judicial Committee for review.

CHAIRPERSON ACTIONS

None

AGENDA ITEMS

Approve - Special Event Request - Gilmore's Sports Bar Block Party

Approve - Special Event Request - Chamber Canoe/Kayak Jaunt

Approve - Special Event Request - IVC Homecoming Parade

Approve - Live Entertainment - American Legion

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

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