HomeMy WebLinkAboutPolice Committee Minutes 01.31.1984M I N U T E S
POLICE
DATE Jan. 31. 1984
PLACE OF MEETING
COMMITTEE
TIME 5:35 p.m.
A. Members present: Chairman Chuck Dickerson
Lon Kellogg Alan Crowe
B. Other's present:
Mike Atkinson ,
A quorum (3 or more) present the following action was taken by
the committee:
Vehicles: It was expressed-by Chief Crowe that vehicles are our #1
problem.
Car #3 has been down approximately three weeks for an engine
overhaul. It will also be gone completely through.
When the work is completed Captain Atkinson will be
driving it to Bozeman for a break-in when he attends
a training class there.
Car #2 is due to be rebuilt. It now has 108,000 miles on it.
Car #6 is not holding up the way it should. Has been having
problems with electrical and cooling systems. Has 34,000
miles on it.
Car #4 - no serious problems so far. 104,000 miles
Car #1 It was felt this car was no longer functional. Would
like to see it sold or possibly let the City use it.
There were several ideas discussed regarding the vehicles
which will be presented to the Council at a later date.
Security : Chief Crowe discussed the possibilities of making some
changes on the inside of the building which will utilize some
wasted space and put it to better use. Those ideas and
plans will be presented to the Council at a later date also.
It was also recommended by the committee to re-issue a
directive limiting unauthorized personnel in the dispatch
area.
Jail: C ity of Laurel could receive approximately $900.00 for the
General Fund for the housing of County prisoners for 60-days.
Mike Atkinson will be attending a school for one week on
jail handling procedures.
Illegal Parking: A discussion was held regarding the increase of
illegal parking especially during snow removal and street
sweeping hours. It was suggested the fine be raised to
$25.00 for first time offenders and $50.00 and removal costs
for the second time.
Joe Bradley, City Attorney, will be contacted regarding this
request.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chuck Dickerson, Chairman
. Bill Brennan
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