Health, Animal Control & Public Safety Committee

Bernard Blackmore

Larry Bargy, Chairman

David Howelman

September 24, 2003

Minutes

Members present:

Larry Bargy, Bernie Blackmore and David Howelman

Members absent:

None

Others present:

Pete Garwood, Carl Goeman and Sheriff Terry Johnson

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

2.        Sheriff Department Update

§         Patrol Cars

The Sheriff distributed a list of the current cars used by the Sheriff Department, including the mileage.

Sheriff Johnson informed the Committee that he requested two new patrol cars, but the Finance Committee is currently planning to propose one new car for the 2004 budget.

The Committee requested the Sheriff pull together additional data on total number of miles traveled (for the entire fleet) per year and go back to Finance Committee with a request for two patrol cars.

3.        Animal Shelter Update

Sheriff Johnson and Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, updated the Committee on the progress of the Animal Shelter construction.

Sheriff Johnson informed the Committee that one of the Animal Control Officers is out with an injury.

4.        Bomb Threat Plan Amendment

Carl Goeman, Emergency Services Coordinator, distributed a proposed amendment to the bomb threat evacuation plan.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the amendment (will be distributed at the meeting), to the Emergency Evacuation Plan, for bomb threat or fire.  Motion carried – Unanimous.

5.        Driving in Behalf of the County Policy

The Committee reviewed the draft amendment to the policy submitted by Mr. Garwood.  Mr. Garwood also distributed the model policy he received from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Association (MMRMA).  The Committee will review the MMRMA policy for the next meeting.

6.        Various Matters

§         Shooting Range

Dave Howelman briefed the Committee on his discussions with the Bellaire Conservation Club and other citizens, on the potential of a shooting range on the County owned Simpson Road property.

7.        Emergency Services

Carl Goeman informed the Committee of a new grant opportunity for $9,000.  The grant is to be used for holding mock emergency exercises.

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the grant application for Emergency Exercises at an amount of $9,000.  Motion carried – Unanimous.

Mr. Goeman informed the Committee, the automatic gate opener at the Emergency Operations Center has been malfunctioning lately (not opening and closing).  Committee directed Mr. Goeman to get a quote on the cost of fixing the gate opener.

Meeting adjourned at 11:03 a.m.