Health, Animal Control & Public Safety Committee

Bernard Blackmore

Larry Bargy, Chairman

David Howelman

March 26, 2003

Minutes

Members present:

Larry Bargy, Bernie Blackmore and David Howelman

Members absent:

None

Others present:

Pete Garwood

1.        Meeting called to order at 1:06 p.m.

2.        Sheriff Department Update

Undersheriff Dan Bean and Steve Bratschi, Dispatch Sergeant gave the Sheriff Department update.

§          Computer Software

Undersheriff Bean presented two separate quotations for new software for the Records Management System (RMS) and the Jail Management System (JMS) at the Sheriff Department.

The Undersheriff indicated the expense was not budgeted for in this year as they were hoping a grant that was previously submitted would pay for the software.  Undersheriff Bean also indicated they have been notified that the current DOS based system will no longer be supported after June/July of this year.

The Committee directed the Undersheriff and Coordinator/Planner to set up presentations from the vendors for RMS and JMS for the next Committee meeting.

3.        Animal Shelter Update

Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner informed the Committee the contract has been drafted, between the County and Petrie Construction and is in the hands of legal counsel for review.  We are shooting for early April for a signed contract.

4.        Emergency Services Update

Bill Murphy, Emergency Services Coordinator joined the meeting at 2:10 p.m.

§          Bomb Threat and Fire Evacuation Plan

The Committee discussed the two different options for the evacuation plan.  After careful consideration the Committee decided the following:

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the attached amendment to the Bomb Threat Plan as well as the Fire Alarm Policy.   Motion carried – unanimous.

§          First Aid/CPR Training for Employees

Mr. Murphy distributed a document that indicated the cost for instructional brochures and CPR/first aid training for County employees.  Mr. Garwood indicated the risk manager from our workers compensation insurance company recommended the County provide the training for County employees.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve holding CPR and First Aid training for two persons from each County Department at a cost not to exceed $600 and the dollars be taken from the Board of Commissioners training line item.  Motion carried – unanimous.

§          Grant Opportunity

Mr. Murphy presented a grant opportunity to enable the purchase of personal protection equipment for emergency personnel.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve a grant application for a 2003 Supplemental Personal Protection Equipment Grant, from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) passed through the State, in the amount of approximately $36,000.  Motion carried - unanimous.

Mr. Murphy presented a proposal from a consultant, Tim London to amend the Emergency Action Guidelines (EAG) to add procedures in the event of having to deal with weapons of mass destruction.  At the March Board of Commissioners meeting the Board of Commissioners approved a grant agreement for the amendments to the EAG.  Mr. Murphy informed the Committee of the tight timeline for the completion of the plan amendment.

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to recommend the Board of Commissioners authorize the Chairman of the Health, Animal Control and Public Safety Committee and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners to review the submitted consultant proposals to update the EAG and to hire a consultant.  Motion carried – unanimous.

5.        Safety Committee

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Dave Howelman, to designate a Safety Committee consisting of Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner; Dave Vitale, Maintenance Supervisor and Arlen Turner, Building Official and that the Safety Committee work through the Department Heads to have regular safety inspections, report on and take action on any safety issues.  Motion carried – unanimous.

6.        Citation/Compliance Bureau Ordinance

Ms. Sherry Comben, Treasurer and Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner gave a brief description of why the County was considering a Citation/Compliance Bureau Ordinance.  Ms. Comben informed the Committee that she, accompanied by Charles Koop, Prosecuting Attorney and Sheriff Terry Johnson, had visited the Village of Elk Rapids to see how their Citation/Compliance Bureau system worked.  Mr. Koop is currently working on the ordinance.

Meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.