Health, Animal Control and Public Safety

Bernard Blackmore

Larry Bargy, Chairman

David Howelman

Minutes

February 22, 2006

Members present:

Bernie Blackmore, Larry Bargy and Dave Howelman

Members absent:

None

Others present:

Pete Garwood, and Carl Goeman

1.        Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.

2.        Medical Examiner

Dr. Dewey Benson, Medical Examiner, joined the meeting. Dr. Benson requested that the County consider giving his position an increase in compensation as well as office space in the County Building.

Dr. Benson informed the Committee that he now must participate in "Mass disaster" planning, working with the Emergency Services Coordinator.  He also is requesting an office space that he can use for storage of records and meeting with people.  Dr. Benson also indicated that he is providing 24 hours, 7 days a week coverage.  Thus, he feels a stipend in lieu of the per case payment would be more appropriate.  Dr. Benson proposed a stipend of $75 a day for 300 days per year.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Buildings and Grounds Committee find office space for the Medical Examiner.  Motion carried – unanimous.

Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner was directed to survey the surrounding counties for how they are handling their Medical Examiner position.

3.        Sheriff Department Update

Dan Bean, Undersheriff, joined the meeting.  A sheriff deputy resigned and the Sheriff Department will be replacing him.

The Sheriff Department is working with the IT consultant on a five year plan for technology.

4.        Animal Donation Fund

Discussion took place regarding what the Animal Donation Fund is for.  The donation fund is for anything that benefits the animals.  The Committee discussed the possibility of combining the Animal Donation Fund and the Spay and Neuter Fund.  The Committee tabled the issue until next month.  Undersheriff Bean will get more information on how the donation fund came into existence.

The Committee discussed alternative methods for disposing of the euthanized animals.  The Committee indicated they need to know more about the alternative methods.  Undersheriff Bean will check into other disposal methods for euthanized animals.

5.        911 Generator Update

Mr. Goeman, Emergency Service Coordinator, presented a cost estimate for the additional parts needed to move the retired 911 generator to the Road Commission building.  The estimate does not include the cost of an electrician to do the work.  Mr. Goeman will get an estimate on installation.

The Committee also requested that Mr. Goeman ask the 911 Committee if 911 dollars can be used to uninstall the generator from the 911 dispatch department and re-install it into the Road Commission building.  The Road Commission building will be used as an alternate 911 dispatch location as well as an alternate emergency operations center (EOC).

6.        Uniform Street and Road Numbering System Ordinance Update

Mr. Garwood indicated that the Street and Road Numbering Committee met and made changes to the ordinance.  After the Street and Road Numbering Committee has finished the Ordinance it will go through legal review and will be provided to this Committee for review and recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.

Meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.