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Minutes
Approved June 12, 2108
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Date: April 10, 2018
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: Chambers East
Attending: Bill Boyce and Toni Troutner, Chair
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
Chair Toni Troutner called the meeting to order at 4:43 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Chair Toni Troutner – Present
Council President Bill Boyce – Present
Councilmember Les Thomas had an excused absence.
3. Changes to the Agenda
Chief Thomas indicated there were no changes to the agenda.
4. Approval of Minutes dated February 13, 2018.
Council President Boyce moved to approve the Public Safety Committee
minutes dated March 13, 2018, second by Troutner.
The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 2-0.
5. Chief’s Report – Information Only
Chief Thomas provided information on the patrol car take home program.
Details were provided regarding approximate costs for the take home program
vs. the use of fleet vehicles. Thomas presented research on surrounding
jurisdictions that have implemented a take home program in addition to
detailing the impacts to city campus parking, and the headquarters space
efficiencies that would happen.
Thomas indicated the take home program would be beneficial for recruitment
incentives and overall cost savings.
Boyce asked the Chief to return to a future meeting to provide further
information, so the committee could make an informed decision.
Troutner reminded everyone that received a ballot for the April 24th special
election, to read the voter’s pamphlet and to vote by April 24, 2018.
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. by T. Troutner.
Public Safety Committee
Minutes
Approved June 12, 2108
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Jalene King
Public Safety Committee Secretary