HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Safety (Committee) - 03/18/2004 SPECIAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 2004
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Debbie Raplee, Les Thomas, Deborah Ranniger, Chair
The meeting was called to order by Deborah Ranniger at 5:05PM.
Chair Ranniger called for additions to the agenda. One item was added by Neil Sprynczynatyk, a
Kent citizen. A second item was added by Police Chief Ed Crawford.
Approval of Minutes of February 19,2004
Committee Member Les Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the February 19,2004
meeting. The motion was seconded and passed 3-0.
State of Washington Military Dept. Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Brant—
Accept and Authorize
Assistant Fire Chief Steve Hamilton reviewed the grant and answered questions.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend accepting the grant from the State of Washington
Military Department,and the U.S. Department of Transportation in the amount of
$3,000.00 and placing it on the Consent Calendar of the April 6,2004 Council Meeting,and
authorizing the mayor to sign the contract.
The motion was seconded and passed 3-0.
Purchase of one replacement fire engine-Authorize
Assistant Fire Chief Steve Hamilton reviewed the purchase request and answered questions.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend placing the request to purchase a replacement fire
engine from Pierce Manufacturing on the Consent Calendar of the April 6,2004 Council
Meeting and authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract after approval by the City
Attorney.
The motion was seconded and passed 3-0.
HealthForce Partners,Inc.agreement,Addendum B-Authorize
Assistant Fire Chief Steve Hamilton reviewed the agreement and answered questions.
Les Thomas moved to recommend placing the Professional Services Agreement,Addendum
B,for Medical Examinations for the Kent Fire Department on the Consent Calendar for
the April 6,2004 Council Meeting and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
The motion was seconded and passed 3-0.
Police Department Vest Issue—Information Only
Police Chief Ed Crawford introduced Sergeant Frank Connelly. Sgt. Connelly displayed police
vests that had been shot at in a test process and explained why the department has ordered
replacement vests for all officers.
Addition to Aeenda: Naden Avenue RV Park—Information Only
Neil Spryzcaynatyk,320 Naden Ave S,Kent,expressed concern that the RV Park is being used
more like a mobile home park with individuals residing there for long periods of time. He asked
for consideration to change the hours the park is open from dusk to dawn, as in other city parks.
The committee agreed to look into the matter with the involvement of the police department.
Addition to Aeenda: Introduction of Chaplain Ellis—Information Only
Police Chief Ed Crawford introduced Chaplain Patrick Ellis,Jr. to the committee as the volunteer
chaplain for the Police and Fire departments. Chaplain Ellis reviewed his background and
explained his volunteer function within the departments.
Th me t'ng adjourned at 5:50 PM.
Jompson
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2