HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Services Committee Minutes 04.24.2000Emergency Services Committee
4-24-2000
Committee Members
Smokey Staudingcr Norm Orr
Lauren VanRoekel Ken Olson
Pat Kimmct (arrived at 8:30)
Ed Thurner
Jack Gabrian
Staff
Ambulance Director Jan Faught
Police Chief Rick Musson
Fire Chief Jim Stevens
Others
Rob Harris
Miles Walton
Gary Temple
Liz Guenthner
Dan Koch
Jay Martin (arrived at 8:00)
Fire
Fire Chief jim Stevens reported that the fire committee is still working on the contracts for the fire service and
urban fire service area. He expects the contracts to be back on May 10. He stated that they are anticipating a
2%, 3%, 5% increment increases over the next three years. Chief Stevens reported that Brush 2 is ~ done with
150 man hours invested. Risk management - Rob Harris reported that Tom Woods, insurance agent in Libby,
has prepared an acceptable insurance policy for the fire department's review. Smokey moved that this be turned
over to the city attomey for his opinion. Jack seconded and the motion passed. Miles Walton brought up the
lease issue. A motion was made by Norm and seconded by Smokey to recommend to the council the adoption
of the lease. The motion passed with Jack, Smokey, Lauren and Norm voting yes and Ed voting no.
Police
Chief Musson reported that the staff is at full complement. He reported that the reserves are down to eight and
they are trying to get more at this time. He reported that he is currently working on policy and procedures.
Training issues - paint ball simulation. In conjunction with this, he was wondering if the Search and Rescue
building at Riverside Park is available.
Ambulance
Ambulance Director Jan Faught reported that the staff is 15, 11 attendants and 4 reserves. Jan reported that she
put in a request for a new computer and was successful. One problem is that they need to have the space for a
desk and two chairs. Jan stated that if she was to make room for this, it would fill up the space that they now
have. She stated that they need more space. It was brought up by Jan that the idea of extending the hay and
putting an office behind the last ambulance would not work. Assistant Director Jay Martin also brought up the
concern of limited space. Ken stated that it is an important issue and currently the city is investing $15,000 for
a survey on space. Ken also stated that although the City of Laurel does not have the answer, it is looking at all
the options.
The next meeting will be held on May 22, 2000. There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned.
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