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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 12, 2008
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Bob O'Brien, Les Thomas, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 5:04 PM.
• Chair called for additions or changes to the agenda; there were none.
• Les Thomas's arrival was delayed, so non-action items were discussed prior
to his arrival.
• Minutes are written in order of the original Agenda.
1. Aunroval of Minutes
Les Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2008
meeting.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
2. Fire Department 2008 Work Plan - INFO ONLY
Fire Chief Jim Schneider reviewed the Work Plan and answered questions.
Committee members received copies of the 2008 Work Plan.
3. Crisis Intervention Coordinator Contract for Services - AUTHORIZE
Chiefs Schneider and Strachan reviewed the purpose of the contract and the
impact of the various services provided throughout the community by Pat
Ellis, Jr. Committee recommended the City review the contract amount
during the next budget process and asked both chiefs to submit information
for the review process.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to
sign, on behalf of the City, the contract for services with Pat Ellis, Jr.,
Crisis Intervention Coordinator.
The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0.
4. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. $3,000 grant -
ACCEPT
Police Chief Steve Strachan reviewed the proposed use of funds.
Les Thomas moved to recommend Council accept the grant in the
amount of $3,000 from Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police
Chiefs.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
S. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services $125,00 grant
application - APPROVE
Chief Strachan introduced Debra LeRoy, Research and Development Analyst
and Stacy Judd, Public Education Specialist to explain the purpose of the
grant application.
Les Thomas moved to approve the Kent Police Department's request
to apply for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant
up to $125,000.
The motion was seconded by Bob O'Brien and passed 3-0.
6. MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Award application
- APPROVE
Chief Strachan and Debra LeRoy were joined by Mike Heinisch, Executive
Director of Kent Youth and Family Services (KYFS). They reviewed the
purpose of the application and explained the partnership requirement.
7. City Ordinance 3813 — Truck Parking — INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan gave an update on the enforcement of prohibiting commercial
vehicles from parking on residential streets and the impact of increased fines.
Chair Harmon asked for another update at mid-year.
S. Police Marine Unit Boat Purchase — INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan explained that a change in the type of boat, a rigid hull
inflatable, was ordered as the replacement of the boat previously used on
Lake Meridian. The new boat will be purchased with State funds already
collected for boater safety and it should arrive in June. A plan is forming for
some lake homeowners to be trained to handle the boat when police are not
able to patrol the lake.
The meeting adjourned at 5:56 PM.
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Jo ompson
Public Safety Committee Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
February 12, 2008