HomeMy Public PortalAbout160_020_6-26-2014 Public Safety Committee Minutes 6-26-2014 Public Safety Committee Minutes
Present— City Council— Wanda Doyle, Monty Parks, Bill Garbett
Approval of 5-22-2014 PSC Minutes —Unanimous
Old Business:
1- Truck Traffic on Lovell Avenue:
a- Intersection Improvements at 1 1th & Lovell Avenue
b- Truck Rout Signage
Diane Schleicher—Presented oral review of improvements to be made at this
intersection so large trucks can make the turn which consists of:
Widen the shoulder of the road, Relocate Electric Pole, Relocate Stop Sign, Street
Marker, and Install Sign to Indicate Trucks to Turn Right.
Mike Hosti- I agree to relocate, electric pole, stop sign and street marker also pave
shoulder of road on the NW corner. If this does not solve problems look into trucks
turning at 10th and Lovell Avenue.
2- Police Patrol Vehicle:
Models:
1- Upfront Cost
2- Outfitting Cost
3- MPG/Fuel Cost
Diane Schleicher— Reviewed cost comparison of various vehicles
Wanda Doyle — We should look at Ford Interceptor; we have received a good price
from the Dealer.
Kathryn Propst & Bill O'Brian— The Community Resource Committee
Recommend the City purchase the Ford Fusion Hybrid equipped with Police
Package
Discussion by All Present
Monty Parks — Spoke with New York City Shop and was informed the Ford Fusion
Hybrid must be modified to be used as Police Vehicle.
Chief Bryson— Explained the term "Police Package", Modifications, and what
equipment must be installed in the vehicles such as siren, blue lights, computer etc.
Michael Ashdown— To modify vehicles is very labor intensive
Wanda Doyle — I recommend we purchase 3 Ford Interceptors equipped with
police package and 1 Ford Fusion Hybrid equipped with police package.
Monty Parks — I make a motion we purchase 3 Ford Taurus Interceptors equipped
with police package and 1 Ford Fusion Hybrid equipped with police package.
Bill Garbett - 2nd Wanda Doyle — Yes
3 —Update on Public Safety Building:
a- Walkthrough of building site —postponed
b- Removal of garbage in drainage site / Status and timeline
Andy Hardaker—Elkins Construction - The fuel tank has been installed, Roof in
almost complete, Electrical is on schedule. Another abandoned fuel tank was found
when digging to install the new tank. This tank was removed and will be a charge
but we felt it was cheaper to remove now than to wait and come back later. The
construction of the Building is on schedule.
New Business:
1- 14th and Jones Avenue —4 way stop sign request
Residents who live in the vicinity of Jones Avenue and 14th Street spoke of why
they feel Jones Avenue and 14th Street should be made a 4 way stop. The main
reason presented was to prevent accidents since bushes block the view at the stop
signs on 14th Street. Those speaking were Patricia Gibbs, Woody Williams and
Marilyn Rosenberg.
Bill Garbett — Make motion that Jones Avenue and 14th Street be a 4 way stop
Monty Parks — Clear the bushes, I do not like the idea of installing more stop signs.
Wanda Doyle — I vote to make Jones Avenue and 14th Street and 4 way stop.
Motion Carried 2-1 to make this intersection a 4 way stop