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Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on December 15, 2003.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
December 15, 2003
The Jonesboro Public Safety Committee met December 15, 2003 at 5:15 p.m. at 900 West Monroe, Jonesboro, Arkansas. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Jim Hargis, Chris Moore, Judy Furr, Harold Perrin, and John Street. Others in attendance: City Clerk Donna Jackson, Mayor Brodell, Mr. Larry Johnson, Alan Young, Nathan LaRue, Bob Andrews, Rick Elliot, Tim McCall, Rusty Grigsby, Doug Formon, Bill Ebbert, Greg Chance, KASU, and Keith Inman Jonesboro Sun. Chairman Moore called the meeting to order.
MINUTES - November 17, 2003
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Street to change the date regarding the cad system from November 24th and 25th to December 15th. All voted aye.
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Street to approve the committee minutes of November 17, 2003 as amended. All voted aye.
MOSQUITO CONTRACT
At the last public safety meeting Mayor Brodell had stated he would check with the City Attorney about renegotiations on the VECTOR mosquito contract as to whether or not they would have to put out for new bids. Mayor Brodell stated he had not spoken with the City Attorney, Phillip Crego regarding the matter, but would do so before the next committee meeting.
INFO SYSTEMS & 911
Cad System - Councilman Perrin reported six (6) RFPs went out with the deadline being January 6, 2004. He was hopeful of a recommendation by the next committee meeting.
RESOLUTION - BIASED BASED POLICING AND VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to recommend to the full council a resolution amending the Jonesboro Police Department’s policy manual to add Section 112, Biased Based Policing and Section 113, Use of Mobile Video and Audio Recording Equipment in vehicles, subject to review by Suzanne Hackney of the Human Resources Department. It was explained it needed to be passed before January 1, 2004 or the City of Jonesboro would be out of compliance with Federal and State regulations. Councilman Perrin questioned if all the cars had cameras. It was explained that all the line cars do not have cameras, and some do not work. Mayor Brodell questioned why it had not been reported earlier, so something could have been done about it. It was explained the problems had been reported. Assistant Police Chief, Rusty Grigsby explained part of the problem is when repairs occur there is not any back up equipment. Regarding bias training it was explained the training is conducted through the Police Department and everyone is required to take it. Chairman Moore called for the vote. All voted aye.
ANNETTE (WORTHINGTON) PEACE - EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE
Discussion followed regarding the proper procedure for requesting extended medical leave. It was determined that all city employees (not just the police department) must fill out the proper forms through the Human Resources Department and refer it to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee at their July 17th meeting made the recommendation to have Ms. Hackney research the possibility of giving the Mayor the authority to make the decision on emergency medical leave, rather than calling for a special called meeting. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis to approve the extended medical leave subject to the proper procedure being followed. All voted aye.
BURN ORDINANCE
Assistant Fire Chief, Butch Herring he had been busy with budget preparations, but would have available a draft of a burn ordinance for the committee’s review by the next committee meeting.
CITIZEN FIRE ACADEMY AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES
Assistant Fire Chief, Butch Herring reported on a new program he hopes to implement next year called the Citizen Fire Academy. He explained it would be used as a public relations tool for informational purposes. Mayor Brodell requested Mr. Herring provide him an agenda of the program. Asst. Chief Herring also explained they were revamping their fire department procedures and they were in the fact-finding stage. He stated he would take the recommended changes to Mayor Brodell and Public Safety Director, Floyd Johnson within the next 8 to 12 weeks for their review.
NEW ANIMAL SHELTER
Councilman Hargis asked for an update on the newly proposed animal shelter. Mayor Brodell stated he was still waiting on the plans, but would have something by the next committee meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Street for adjournment. All voted aye.