HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-01-31 packetNOTICE OF MEETING AND TENTATIVE AGENDAi
City of Jefferson Public Safety Committee
Thursday, January 31, 2019
7:30 a.m.
Jefferson City Police Department – 401 Monroe
Police Training Room
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. OLD BUSINESS
a. Fire Apparatus Fleet Update and Funds from Sale of Surplus Fleet (Chief Schofield)
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Modification to the Work Agreement between L671 and City of Jefferson: Scheduling
Adjustment (2 consecutive 24 hour shifts) (Chief Schofield and L671 Representatives)
b. Police Department Upgrade of Software (Chief Schroeder/Lt. C. Stieferman)
5. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Fire Department Update (Chief Schofield)
b. Police Department Update (Chief Schroeder)
6. ADJOURN
NOTES
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
Call to Order
The October 25, 2018, Public Safety Committee meeting convened at 7:32 a.m. by Councilman
Schreiber in Councilman Graham's absence.
Attendance
Present: Committee Members: Councilman Schreiber, Councilman Kemna and
Councilman Hussey
Guests: City Administrator Steve Crowell, City Counselor Ryan Moehlman, Fire Chief
Matt Schofield, Police Chief Roger Schroeder, Police Captain Deric Heislen and
Police Lieutenant Chad Stieferman.
Approval of Minutes
Councilman Hussey made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2018 meeting.
Councilman Kemna seconded the motion. Minutes were approved.
Discussion of Agenda Items
OLD BUSINESS
Fire Apparatus Fleet Status
Chief Schofield advised five of the seven new fire apparatus have been received; three engines
and two squad trucks. They are awaiting the arrival of two ladder trucks. He is in the process of
mounting equipment and conducting training. This has been a three-year process and represents a
major milestone. Chief Schofield advised the committee new Engine #4 would be available for
viewing after the meeting. The new apparatus are very functional and were designed by JCFD
personnel. The apparatus will be durable, reliable and capable of serving the community for the
next 20 years, 10 years of frontline service and 10 years of reserve service. The old trucks are
being slowly taken out of service for surplus. There are sale commitments on each one. Two will
be held in reserve until all new apparatus are established in the fleet.
Fire Station #2 Update
Chief Schofield stated the construction of new Fire Station 2 is moving ahead, and he is happy
with the progress. The roof trusses will be installed by the end of the week, and the outer
structure should be up by Thanksgiving, as originally projected. The conclusion of the project is
estimated to be late spring/early summer.
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NEW BUSINESS
Intent to Declare the Property at 2400 E. McCarty (old Fire Station 2) Surplus and Sell Via
Sealed Bid
Chief Schofield asked the committee for their endorsement of the intent to sell the property
housing old fire station 2. The selling of the property may have to include zone changes and
splitting of the lot. It is the intent to have a buyer before moving out of old fire station 2 to avoid
paying utilities on both the old and new buildings.
City Counselor Moehlman advised there may be a closed session of the City Council to discuss
sale terms, depending on what is ultimately decided to do with the property.
New Firefighter Eligibility Process Accepting Applications November 1st Through
December 17th, Written and Physical Test January 2nd-5th
Chief Schofield advised the City will begin advertising and taking applications for a firefighter
eligibility roster. The list will become effective upon completion of the process in adherence to
the City Code.
Proposed Changes to Shelter Advisory Committee Ordinance
Captain Heislen stated the Shelter Advisory Committee had voted at its meeting on
September 18th to increase the number of their committee by two, to include one representative
of Cole County and one resident of Jefferson City/Cole County that is not required to have a
veterinary license. The intent is to broaden the spectrum of the board and expand involvement.
The proposed ordinance also includes the change from a veterinarian on the committee being
required to be the owner of a clinic to being required to be a practicing veterinarian.
Councilman Hussey made a motion to move the proposed ordinance changes onto the City
Council for consideration. Councilman Kemna seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Community Cats Proposed Ordinance
Captain Heislen advised at the present time there is no ordinance regarding feral cats. Presently
they fall under the City's leash law which would require them to be trapped and euthanized. The
Shelter Advisory Committee is requesting an ordinance to establish separate colonies of feral
cats to allow non-profit groups to trap, sterilize and release the cats. Responsibility for these cats
would fall on the caretakers of the established colonies. There would be no cost to the City. If the
cats become a nuisance, they would be treated as any other nuisance animal and dealt with by
Animal Control. The ordinance would satisfy both ends of the spectrum on feral cats.
Councilman Hussey stated he saw this as a middle-of-the-road solution to the feral cat situation,
and a good plan.
Councilman Kemna made a motion to move the proposed ordinance onto the City Council for
consideration. Councilman Hussey seconded the motion. Motion passed.
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Updates to Computer Network
Lt. Stieferman stated issues with the computer infrastructure have been uncovered which affect
the entire City and 911 Center. He is working with IT Manager Meyer to remedy these issues.
Outside vendors conducted a full network analysis and determined that outdated hardware
needed to be replaced, and the network needs reconfiguration. This will provide optimal internet
traffic and improve all core functions. The UPS (uninterrupted power supply) at Fire Station 3
was also found to be insufficient, and an upgrade is in the process. This upgrade will provide a
fully powered redundant communications center at Fire Station 3.
A hardware configuration of the entire city network will occur next Wednesday, October 31st
which will require a brief interruption of service. The goal is to provide optimum public safety
service to the community.
OTHER BUSINESS
Fire Department Update
Chief Schofield stated October is Fire Safety Month, and the y have been very busy. The Fire
Department will hold their Halloween event "Pit Stop" at the Fire Museum on Halloween
evening. In addition to candy for the children, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors
will be given out to the public.
Chief Schofield advised every two years captain and driver eligibility testing occurs, these
extensive written, practical and skill assessments were completed in October.
The new Safety House, which was made possible through donations from community groups,
has had very positive review. It has enabled more children to be processed through more
efficiently. KRCG has partnered with the Fire Department to promote the Safety House.
Police Department Updates
Chief Schroeder advised that recent promotions and movement of people to new positions within
the department has provided career development opportunities which are healthy for the
organization.
Two police officers are currently attending the Law Enforcement Training Institute at the
University of Missouri. With one new police officer position authorized in the 2018-2019
budget, the department has two police officer and one communications operator vacancies. The
turnover rate for the department is normally 7-8%, which is low for law enforcement. This year
the turnover rate to date is lower, and the department can lose another three employees in the
next two months before it reaches the normal percentage.
The department will not be getting 2019 Ford patrol cars. The demand for the vehicles exceeded
Ford's ability to manufacture the number requested. The department followed the local
government process for requesting vehicles, but Ford shortened the window for ordering
vehicles, which meant the vehicles were requested after the arbitrary cutoff date. There are two
options for obtaining new patrol vehicles. Ford is manufacturing a 2020 electric hybrid
Explorer, their next car available for police vehicles. Shawn Stumpe with Maintenance has stated
he would prefer other departments discover problems with the electric vehicle before they are
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purchased by the Jefferson City Police Department. Captain Heislen and Shawn Stumpe recently
attended the National Police Fleet Conference in St. Louis. Captain Heislen advised Ford was
very cryptic concerning their 2020 vehicle. Many law enforcement personnel at the conference
expressed their displeasure with Ford's changes, and the extremely short ordering period. The
Dodge Durango is also an option, but would require new equipment for the interior. Chief
Schroeder stated the Dodge Chargers used by the Highway Patrol are too small and too fast for
municipal policing. The Durango utility vehicle affords the necessary space and manageable
speed. Captain Heislen estimates the cost of the equipment for the Durango to be $3,500 -
$4,000 per car. Councilman Hussey confirmed with Chief Schroeder that the $300,000 allocated
in next year's budget for police vehicles would include the cost of cars and equipment.
Chief Schroeder stated a mass notification system will finally be implemented. Captain Heislen
advised the law department is drafting an MOU between the City and Cole County for a Rave
911 system. Cole County will pay 50% of the cost of the system. Rave 911 is being utilized by
surrounding counties, and the City/County system can be integrated with those of other counties.
The specific uses of the notification system have yet to be determined, but there are many. Chief
Schroeder stated Rave 911 was deemed the best vendor through the bidding process, and
Councilman Mihalevich is a strong supporter of the system. Bill Farr, Cole County Emergency
Management Coordinator, is also supportive of the system.
Chief Schroeder advised Captain Wilde is attending Northwestern University Police Staff and
Command School for 12 weeks. It is the department's policy that all commanders attend
advanced recognized training such as Northwestern University or the FBI National Academy.
Lt. McCutchen has assumed command of the Operations Division in Captain Wilde's absence.
Chief Schroeder addressed an article advocating for community policing in the News Tribune.
Captain Clark talked with Jerry Tritz of the News Tribune, advising no one talked to JCPD
before publishing the paper's opinion piece. Chief Schroeder advised that the department has
never stopped community policing and noted that community policing is an attitude, not a
program. Department statistics show that 5100 security patrols, conducted on foot, occurred in
2017. Chief Schroeder is proud of the department's interaction with the community and stated it
was an unfair and inaccurate opinion. Councilman Hussey commented he had received no phone
calls from the public concerning the article.
Chief Schroeder stated the CAT (Community Action Team) officers have been concentrating on
the Ventura Street area, walking the neighborhoods and talking to residents. During a two-week
period, they arrested over 40 people and issued over 120 citations. Quality of life is improved
when the "bad" people are displaced from an area. This is an excellent example of community
policing.
Other Updates
City Counselor Moehlman advised the renovations for the new Municipal Court space will be
completed by October 31st. A ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce and an open house is
planned for November 14th at 5:00 p.m. The renovations are being completed on time and on
budget, and Counselor Moehlman is looking forward to serving the public in the new facility.
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Adjourn
Councilman Hussey made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Kemna seconded the
motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 a.m.