HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Services Committee Minutes 06.24.2024MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
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The Emergency Services Committee meeting was called to order at 6:OOpm on Monday, June 24,
2024, by Chair- Heidi Sparks
Members Present: Heidi Sparks- Chair, Iry Wilke- Vice -Chair, Jodi Mackay, Richard Klose,
Bruce McGee
Others Present: Fire Chief JW Hopper, Fire Maintenance Captain Bridger- Fournier, Police
Captain Jared Anglin, Ambulance Director Lyndy Gurchiek, Troy Charbonneau- Ambulance
Public Input:
General Items:
1. Approval of Emergency Services Committee minutes of May 20, 2024. Iry moved to
approve the minutes; Richard seconded- Motion carried 5-0.
2. Update from Emergency Departments
a. Fire Chief JW Hopper- Report attached
i. Current members are 30- 2 additional are being presented to City Council
this week for approval and 1 additional is going through the application
process. If approved that will bring department to 33
ii. New truck- Chief Hopper has been working on the research the council
has requested
iii. DNRC Staff- anticipating to start staffing by this weekend, Columbus and
Broadview have both had fires recently
iv. Jodi asked about changes for the 4th of July including signage. Chief
Hopper stated that signage is in the works. This is the first change, but
additional changes may be coming based on potential changes the school
district is contemplating
b. Ambulance Director Lyndy Gurchiek- Report attached
i. Calls down for May, which has been making training difficult
ii. Mutual Aid calls were primarily Joliet and Park City
iii. EMT trainee has been cut loose and on own. Troy has completed training
and is officially a paramedic!
iv. Interviewing for full-time volunteers- of the candidates will most likely be
bringing on 2. Also looking at bringing on some summer volunteers as
well for the summer. With levy money looking at hiring an additional 3,
which will cover staff shortages due to sick and vacation leave
v. Care 2 is currently out of service due to issues with the lift
vi. Jodi asked about the billing for Ward 5 calls. Lyndy stated that it is $150
per call and so far no issues with the billing. Also have stated billing $25
per call for lift assists
c. Police Captain Jared Anglin- Report attached
i. Calls for service are down compared to last year
ii. We are reaching DUI season and have seen an increase in DUls. Calls for
fraud have also increased
iii. Police department is still technically down 5 positions. 2 officers are
graduating the academy tomorrow. Received 2 resignations from the
reserve program so down to 7 in the reserves
iv. This week is the annual certification for Kgs and that is taking place at
Laurel Middle School
v. Next Gen 911 is a digital system, which will also allow for text messaging
to 911 as well. Current 911 system is analog. POST is also moving to a
portal -based system, which will improve training, record management, etc.
vi. Jodi mentioned that she had run into some of the trainers in town. She
gave a shout out to Sgt Booth- the individuals spoke very highly of Sgt
Booth and Colt. She did ask if Colt was an apprehension dog. Captain
Anglin stated that additional training is needed as well as an update to
policy to use Colt as an apprehension dog. It is a use of force, and
requirements are higher. Currently, Colt is utilized for tracking and
narcotics.
vii. Richard asked what the years of service is for the K9 unit. Captain Anglin
stated usually retire the dog at 8 or 9, depending on the dog.
New Business:
Old Business:
Other Items:
Announcements:
3. Next Meeting will be Monday, July 22, 2024, at 6:00prn in Council Chambers
Meeting adjourned at 6:3 1 pin