Health, Animal Control & Public Safety Committee

 

Bernard Blackmore

Larry Bargy, Chairman

David Howelman

 

November 26, 2003

Minutes

 

 

 

Members present:

 

Larry Bargy and David Howelman

Members absent:

 

Bernie Blackmore

Others present:

 

Pete Garwood

 

1.        Meeting called to order at 9:08 a.m.

2.        Emergency Services

 

Carl Goeman, Emergency Services Director, informed the Committee about an available grant opportunity for additional staffing in the Emergency Services Department, to assist with the application of future grants and provide assistance with the upcoming emergency exercises.  The grant would be for an additional $25,000 and is guaranteed only for the year 2004, but may be extended for one more year.

 

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the grant application, through the Office of Domestic Preparedness, to augment staffing at the Emergency Services Department for the year 2004, in the amount of $25,000.  Motion carried – unanimous.

3.        Sheriff Department Update

 

Dan Bean, Undersheriff, informed the Committee the sign for the Animal Shelter has been ordered.

4.        Animal Shelter Update

 

Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner and Undersheriff Bean indicated the Animal Shelter completion date has been moved to the second week in December.

5.        Driving in Behalf of the County

 

Mr. Garwood indicated there was nothing to report on this issue, as he and the Sheriff were unable to get together to work on it this past month.

Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.