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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Safety (Committee) - 05/18/2006 KENT W.SNINOTON CITY OF KENT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 18, 2006 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ron Harmon, Bob O'Brien, and Les Thomas, Chair • The meeting was called to order by Chair Les Thomas at 5:05 PM. • Bob O'Brien's absence was excused and Tim Clark attended in his absence. 1. Approval of Minutes Ron Harmon moved to approve the minutes of the April 20,2006 meeting. The motion was seconded by Tim Clark and passed 3-0. 2. Police Department Sergeant Promotions—INFO ONLY Interim Police Chief Chuck Miller introduced Kent Police Officers Todd Durham, John Cagle and Bob Burwell as the three officers promoted to Police Sergeant positions. 3. Kiwanis Club of Kent Donation—ACCEPT Chuck Miller explained the use of grant funds to purchase prizes for poster design contest winners. Tim Clark moved to recommend that Council accept the donation from Kiwanis Club of Kent in the amount of$450 and place this on the Consent Calendar for the June 6,2006 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. 4. Washington Traffic Safety Commission$799 grant—Anti-DUI message—ACCEPT Chuck Miller reviewed the use of grant funds for coffee sleeves printed with an anti-DUI message. Ron Harmon moved to recommend that Council accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of$799 and place this on the Consent Calendar for the June 6, 2006 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Tim Clark and passed 3-0. 5. Washington Traffic Safety Commission $6,000 Brant—"Click It or Ticket"—ACCEPT Chuck Miller reviewed the"Click It or Ticket"program and use of funds for seat belt enforcement. Tim Clark moved to recommend that Council accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of$6,000 and place this on the consent Calendar for the June 6, 2006 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. 6. Washington Traffic Safety Commission $7,500 grant—School zone flashing beacons/lighting- AUTHORIZE Chuck Miller explained the grant proposal and use of funds to purchase flashing beacons/lighting Ron Harmon moved to authorize the Kent Police Department apply for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of$7,500. The motion was seconded by Tim Clark and passed 3-0. 7. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant—Project SAFEROAD—ACCEPT Chuck Miller reviewed the proposed use of the grant funds to purchase speed advisory signs Tim Clark moved to recommend that Council accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of$20,175 and place this on the Consent Calendar for the June 6,2006 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. 8. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant—Speed Enforcement—AUTHORIZE Chuck Miller explained the grant proposal and use of funds for overtime patrols and equipment. Ron Harmon moved to authorize the Kent Police Department apply for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of$33,300. The motion was seconded by Tim Clark and passed 3-0. 9. Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2006 grant—ACCEPT Chuck Miller reviewed the use of grant funds for a crime analysis function. Ron Harmon moved to recommend that Council accept the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2006 grant in the amount of$29,312 and place this on the Consent Calendar for the June 6,2006 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Tim Clark and passed 3-0. 10. Crime Prevention for Everyone pamphlet—INFO ONLY Judi Mauhl,Police Public Education Specialist, explained the purpose of the grant funded pamphlet and how the public could obtain copies of it. 11. State of Washington Department of Health,EMS Prehospital Participation Grant—ACCEPT Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained the use of grant funds to purchase respiratory face masks,hand wash stations and information cards Tim Clark moved to recommend placing the acceptance of the EMS Prehospital Participation Grant in the amount of$1,450 on the Consent Calendar of June 6,2006 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. 12. Purchase of Fire Station Exhaust Extraction Systems—AUTHORIZE Jim Schneider recognized Division Chief Pat Pawlak and Charlie Lindsey,Facilities Superintendent, for their work leading to this agreement and explained how and where the systems would be used. Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Air Exchange,Inc.to furnish the Plymovent vehicle exhaust extraction systems for Station 74 in the amount of$52,812.84, excluding Washington State Sales tax, and upon review by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Tim Clark and passed 3-0. 13. Fire Stoppers Program grant—ACCEPT Jim Schneider recognized Tami Kapule for her work on this grant and explained that funds would be used for counseling, education and administration in the intervention of high-risk youth involved in fire-setting Tim Clark moved to recommend that Council accept the grant from Fire Stoppers in the amount of$2,500 and place this item on the Consent Calendar of the June 6,2006 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. Public Safety Committee Minutes 2 May 18,2006 14. Purchase of Four Apparatus Hoists—AUTHORIZE Division Chief Pat Pawlak explained the need for the additional hoists which will operate in conjunction with the Department's existing hoists. Tim Clark moved to recommend authorizing the Kent Fire Department to purchase 4 apparatus hoists for a total cost not to exceed$31,500 and placing this item on the Consent Calendar of the June 6,2006 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. 15. Purchase of Aid Car—AUTHORIZE Pat Pawlak reviewed the selection of the aid car to be purchased and the sole source authorization. Ron Harmon moved to recommend the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Medtech Corporation and Hughes Fire Equipment for the purchase of a medium duty aid car for the estimated price of$192,590,the final cost subject to the Fire Chiefs approval based on the model year available at the time the City places its order. The motion was seconded by Tim Clark and passed 3-0. 16. State of Washington Military Department,Emergency Management Performance Grant- ACCEPT Jim Schneider recognized Brian Felczak for his work on this grant in the amount of$65,312 which will be used for our emergency management program. Ron Harmon moved to recommend accepting the grant from the State of Washington Military Department,Emergency Management Division in the amount of$65,312 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract. The motion was seconded by Tim Clark and passed 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 5:43 PM. Jo 2ompson Pu lic Safety Committee Secretary Public Safety Committee Minutes 3 May 18,2006