JANUARY 4, 2007

 

Bill Blue, chairperson, called the meeting to order.  Other members present:  Edna Davis, Joan Jemison.  Others present: Chief Joe Stehlik, Lindsay Spidalieri, Dispatch Supervisor, Bethann Petronio, Admin. Assist. 

 

OTHERS PRESENT:  John Burger

 

AGENDA:  None

 

MINUTES OF DECEMBER 21, 2006:  The minutes were approved as written since this committee has new members.

 

ALARM CONTRACT:

1.      John Burger was present to discuss the alarm program.

2.      The program has some problems and Mr. Burger has been working on them.

3.      Has sent out letters to the alarm customers about changes that will be occurring.

4.      Will take approximately 1 – 1 ½ hours to input each account and to change customer’s equipment.

5.      Program is in DOS and will use the “f” function keys.

6.      John is to give the committee an update every month or the Police Chief.

7.      Will not make the first deadline that was set for him.

8.      Seaboard will not be changed over by February 2007.

9.      March/April timeframe may not be enough time either.

10.    Chief will be looking in to pricing of doing our own alarms or may not do alarm monitoring at all.

 

PERSONNEL:

1.      Supervisor Spidalieri has been putting together a training manual for the dispatch center.

2.      Also putting together a Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P) manual.

3.      These manuals will make the job easier for dispatchers

4.      Will also get a manual from the Fire Chief.

5.      Would like to install a CAD (computer assisted dispatch) program.  Would cost approximately $30,000 to transfer all of our information.

6.      County is doing a 911 upgrade.

7.      Still looking for part-time officers.  Would like to have a minimum of four.

 

EQUIPMENT:

1.      Alarm system is out of date.

2.      Rest of equipment in dispatch is good

3.      Applying for a grant for some other equipment.

4.      Would like to purchase two in car video systems so that all cars are equipped.

Blue made a motion to purchase two in car video units.  Davis seconded.   ROLL CALL:  Yeas (3), Nays (0) MOTION PASSED

5,    Need to purchase one new cruiser this year.

6.    Unit #2 is a 2003 and has 74,000 miles and should be replaced before repairs are needed.

7.    May need a new lightbar.

8.    Chief to check o monies for the car.

        Davis made a motion to purchase a new cruiser.  Jemison seconded.   ROLL CALL:  Yeas (3), Nays (0) MOTION PASSED

 

VALLEY ENFORCEMENT GROUP:

1.      Officers participate in the activities.

2.      Membership is $9,000 for the first year and $3,000 every year thereafter.

3.      Village falls just outside the circle but would be allowed to join since we are so close.

4.      Chief will attend a meeting and report back to the committee.

 

There being no further business before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.