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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 10, 2006
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Bob O'Brien,Les Thomas, and Ron Harmon,Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 5.00 PM.
• Les Thomas's absence was excused. Elizabeth Watson was unable to attend in his place but gave
Chair Harmon her concurrence on the agenda's action items.
• Chair Harmon called for additions and Chief Schneider asked to add one informational item
1. Approval of Minutes
Bob O'Brien moved to approve the minutes of the September 12,2006 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0,with E. Watson's concurrence.
2. Purchase of one Fire Engineer Pump Trainin¢Simulator—AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained how the pump training equipment would be utilized.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a contract(after
review and approval by the City Attorney)with Fire Department Training Systems for the
purchase of a Fire Engineer Pump Training Simulator.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0,with E.Watson's concurrence.
3. Use of Lock Boxes and Emeraency Medical Information Sheet(EMIS)—INFO ONLY
Chief Schneider and Captain Kyle Ohaski reviewed the use of lock boxes and the EMIS
Committee members thanked them for the information.
4. Kent School District Liaison Officer Agreement for 2006-2007-AUTHORIZE
Police Chief Steve Strachan explained the purpose of the agreement.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
between the Kent School District and the City of Kent to provide a school liaison officer from
September 1,2006 through August 31,2007,pending review and approval by the City
Attorney.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0,with E.Watson's concurrence.
5. Kent Police Strategic Plan Update—INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan stated the Department has formed an ad-hoc committee to work on updating the
Department's Strategic Plan and Mission Statement.
6. Kent Police Patrol Emphasis Update—INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan reviewed the continuing emphasis on graffiti removal throughout the City and recent
prostitution stings on Pacific Highway South Chief Strachan also notified the Committee that
recently retired Kent Police Sergeant Les Wong passed away on October 6,2006.
Addition to the Aaenda:
7. "Anatomy of a Kent Fire Department Response to a Residential Structure Fire"—INFO
ONLY
Chief Jim Schneider distributed booklets to the Committee members and stated the Department is
developing a DVD which will be available next spring on the Fire Department's websrte
Th meetmgg adjourned at 5:50 PM.
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ltc Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
October 10,2006