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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018-01-25 minutes 1 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 Chief Schofield advised the grant application can be rescinded at any time if the City Council would not approve of its submission.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. 2 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. 3 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.