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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 19, 2006
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ron Harmon,Bob O'Brien, and Les Thomas, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Les Thomas at 5:00 PM.
• Fire Chief Jim Schneider requested that one item be added to the agenda. Chair Thomas noted
the added agenda item would be 5(a).
1. Approval of Minutes
Bob O'Brien moved to approve the minutes of the November 17, 2005 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
2. KinE County Office of Emergency Management Brant—ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained the proposed use of funds in an amount not to exceed
$75,000.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend placing this item on the Consent Calendar of the
February 7,2006 Council Meeting, accepting the reimbursable grant monies not to exceed
$75,000 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract King County Office of Emergency
Management to receive the funds.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
3. Purchase of Fire Department replacement vehicle —AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider reviewed the bid results.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend that Council authorize the Fire Department to enter
into a contract with BBC Dodge for the purchase of a replacement vehicle for the apparatus
maintenance facility,place this item on the Consent Calendar of the February 7,2006
Council Meeting,and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said contract.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
4. Goods and Services Agreement with Lighthouse Uniform Company-AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained the purpose of the Agreement.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend placing this item on the Consent Calendar of the
February 7,2006 Council Meeting,awarding the RFP for Uniforms to Lighthouse Uniform
Company and authorize the Mayor to sign the Goods and Services Agreement for the
identified purchase.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
5. Fire Department 2006 Work Plan—INFO ONLY
Fire Chief Jim Schneider reviewed the 2006 Work Plan.
(a)ADDED ITEM-Costco Wholesale donation-ACCEPT
Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained the proposed use of the grant funds
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend placing the acceptance of the Northwest Regional Office
of Costco Wholesale donation on the Consent Calendar of the February 7,2006 Council
Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
6. Kin¢County Public Entity Services Contract—AUTHORIZE
Police Chief Ed Crawford and Deputy City Attorney Patrick Fitzpatrick explained the purpose of
the contract.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police Department to
enter into a contract with King County for reimbursement of prescribed medications a the
City of Kent Corrections Facility,place this item on the Consent Calendar of the
February 7,2006 Council Meeting and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said contract.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
7. U.S.Dept. of Justice FY 2006 Brant—AUTHORIZE
Police Chief Ed Crawford explained the proposed use of the grant funds.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police Department to
apply for the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2006 Grant and placing this on the Consent
Calendar of the February 7,2006 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
8. ADDED ITEM- National Nieht Out 2005 Award—INFO ONLY
Police Chief Ed Crawford reviewed the NNO program and displayed the award.
The meeting adjourned at 5:53 PM.
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Jo T mpson
Administrative Assistant
Kent Police Department
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
January 19,2006