HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Services Committee Minutes 09.27.1999Emergency Services Committee
9-27-99
Members Present:
Smokey Staudinger
Norm Orr
Bill Brennan
Charlie Pratt
Ken Olson
StaffPresent:
Jan Faught
Jim Stevens
Rick Musson
Others Present:
Gary Temple
Russ Lowe
Fire Department:
Chief Jim Stevens reported on Fire Prevention Week October 3-9. On October 6, there
will be an emergency evacuation drill at 6:00 pm and at 6:30 pm there will be an open
house at the safety complex. On Friday, October 8, the fire prevention program will be
presented at the schools.
Jim reported that staffing was at 34 at the present time, There is an advertisement in the
paper for an opening. There was discussion on staffmg. Gary Temple asked about
female applicants. Jim stated that all applicants are put through the same kiting process.
Gary asked about an update on the alcohol issue. Jim stated that the department is
working with Bob Worthington and MMIA and will have something to bring before the
committee.
Ambulance Department:
Director Jan Faught talked about the proposed rate changes. (See attached) Norm moved
and Smokey seconded to approve the changes. Discussion followed and the motion
passed. Jan reported to the committee that she and Jay Martin are going to be certified as
instructors and will put on an EMT course soon.
Jan brought up two staffing positions; vehicle maintenance officer and education/training
officer. (See attached) Norm moved and Smokey seconded that upon approval of
Budget and Finance, the Emergency Services Co .n?.rnittee recommends approval of the
newpositinns. Discussion followed and the motion passed.
There was some discussion on a new ambulance. There was also discussion on
involvement with the Bi/lings Emergency Medical Services.
Police Department:
Chief Rick Musson said that he was pleased with the primary budget report. He is
working on the issue of having new officers that require academy training to be
contracted to the City of Laurel for three years. He will bring something for the
committee to view at the next meeting.
The police dog issue was discussed. Smokey moved and Norm seconded to have Chief
Musson look into the reasons for the City of Laurel to have it's own dog. After
discussion, Rick stated that if the committee felt that they wanted him to look into it, he
would. But if the committee felt there was no support for it, he would look at other
options. It was stated that without information, the committee would not be able to see
the value but they did support the idea of researching the issue and br'mging it back for
further discussion. The motion passed.
Rick stated that if the old ambulance is available, he could use it.
Rick will be going to a school on November 13.
There was discussion ora commun/cation repeater site. Rick will bring back more
information as it becomes available.
Miscellaneous:
Fire Chief Jim Stevens thanked Cenex and the Cenex Fire Chief for the training
opportunity at the Cenex fire tra/ning grounds.