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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
August 18, 2005
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Debbie Raplee, Les Thomas,Deborah Ranniger, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Deborah Ranniger at 5:00 PM.
• Debbie Raplee's absence was excused and Ron Harmon attended in her absence.
1. Approval of Minutes
Les Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the June 23,2005 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
2. Kent Fire Department 2004 Annual Report—INFO ONLY
Fire Chief Jim Schneider reviewed the report and acknowledged Captain Kyle Ohashi for
compiling the information for the annual report which will be mailed to the community.
3. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Brant-ACCEPT
Police Chief Ed Crawford reviewed the proposed use of the funds.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend that Council accept the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission grant in the amount of$1,000.00 and placing this on the Consent Calendar
of the September 6,2005 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0.
4. Washington Traffic Safety Commission¢rant-AUTHORIZE
Police Chief Ed Crawford explained the purpose of the grant application.
Les Thomas moved to recommend applying for the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission grant in the amount of$5,000.00 and placing this on the Consent Calendar
of the September 6,2005 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
5. U.S. Department of Justice grant-ACCEPT
Police Chief Ed Crawford reviewed the proposed use of the funds.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend that Council accept the Bureau of Justice grant in
the amount of$48,260.00 and place this on the Consent Calendar of the September 6,
2005 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0.
6. Fireworks Update—INFO ONLY
Police Chief Ed Crawford reported that calls for service related to fireworks were down 18%
from 2004, and that the main problems existed after 11 PM on Monday,July 41h.
7. National Night Out—INFO ONLY
Police Chief Ed Crawford reviewed the activities that were held by approximately 45 Block
Watch groups around the City on August 2°d.
8. Police Department CALEA Re-accreditation—INFO ONLY
Police Chief Ed Crawford reported that the Kent Police Department received its 3`d re-
accreditation at the CALEA Conference held in Boston on July 30`h
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 PM.
J ompson
A ministrative Assistant