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Public Safety Committee Meeting
Call to Order
The January 25, 2018, Public Safety Committee meeting convened at 7:35 a.m. by Councilman
Graham.
Attendance
Present: Committee Members: Councilman Graham, Councilman Schreiber,
Councilwoman Wiseman and Councilman Kemna
Guests: Fire Chief Matt Schofield, Police Captain Bob Clark (for Chief Roger Schroeder),
and Cole County Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Farr
Approval of Minutes
Councilwoman Wiseman made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 30, 2017
meeting. Councilman Schreiber seconded the motion. Minutes were approved.
Discussion of Agenda Items
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
FEMA AFG 2017 Grant Funding Request
Chief Schofield is requesting approval to apply for the FEMA AFG 2017 grant. In 2002-2003
fitness equipment for fire stations and a wellness program were funded with grant monies. That
equipment is still in use, but has gone beyond its life cycle. If the FEMA AFG grant is applied
for and received, it would provide for the replacement of some of the fitness equipment. In
addition, the grant money would also enable firefighters to receive, along with their annual
physical, a baseline blood test for heavy metals.
The timeline on the grant is very tight. The application is due on February 2nd. The timeline
does not allow the application to be considered by the City Council before the deadline. Chief
Schofield advised the grant application can be rescinded at any time if the City Council would
not approve of its submission. The grant is very competitive, and there is no guarantee that if
awarded this year, it would be awarded again in the future.
Councilwoman Wiseman made a motion to approve the filing of the application of the FEMA
AFG 2017 grant. Councilman Schreiber seconded the motion. Motion approved.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Fire Department Update
Chief Schofield stated they have been very busy with cold weather issues and training.
Firefighters performed ice rescue training in conjunction with Parks & Recreation at McKay
Lake. Stroke training will be held this week with St. Mary's Hospital personnel.
The Fire Department is working with the Division of Fire Safety to promote veteran's recruiting
efforts for the State of Missouri. JCFD will host a first of its kind pilot program on February 17th.
Architects Alliance continues to work on the construction documents for new Fire Station 2.
Chief Schofield plans to bring the completed construction documents to the Public Safety
Committee in February and then onto the City Council to entertain the option to put the project
out for bids.
Police Department Updates
Captain Clark advised the police department participated in Wreaths for Heroes on
December 16th. Lt. Dave Williams has coordinated the event for many years and several officers
are present during the event.
K-9 Chopper was diagnosed by Dr. Boyer, during a routine examination, with an eye disease.
Chopper was referred to a specialist in Columbia. The disease is being controlled with daily eye
drops.
Architects Alliance is conducting a feasibility study on the police department building to identify
areas of expansion and updating.
The victim of the East Capitol Street shooting has been released to Rusk for rehabilitation. Two
suspects have been arrested and are being detained in the Cole County Jail.
In response to Councilman Graham's inquiry concerning staffing, Captain Clark advised we are
at full staffing. Several personnel have been out with the flu and we have several officers in
military service and on deployment. Captain Wilde will be returning from Jordan in March and
is expected back to work in April.
Councilman Schreiber asked about vehicle break-ins. Captain Clark stated the majority of thefts
from vehicle occurred due to unlocked vehicles. Several guns have been stolen from unlocked
vehicles.
Other Updates
Cole County Emergency Management Coordinator Farr stated he is involved in updating Cole
County's Code regarding resident addressing. The Cole County Emergency Operations Plan is
due for revisions.
Mr. Farr will apply for a yearly SEMA grant that provides funds towards salary, benefits and
vehicle expenses for Cole County emergency operations. The grant application is due
February 15th.
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Chief Schofield and Mr. Farr stated 2008 was the last time they had gone to Emmitsburg,
Maryland for emergency management training. Chief Schofield advised it would be beneficial to
attend again. There is a waiting list for the training.
Adjourn
Councilman Schreiber made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilwoman Wiseman
seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7.52 a.m.