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Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on March 21, 2006.
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Public Safety Committee Minutes
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
5:15 p.m.
Members present were: Jim Hargis, Chris Moore, Tim McCall, and Harold Perrin. Councilwoman Judy Furr and Councilman Mitch Johnson were unable to attend.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Michael Yates asked for any suggestions regarding his monthly reports. He would like the committee’s input on what information should be put in the report.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Assistant Fire Chief Leonard Jadrich discussed the Arkansas Fire Grant and the fitness testing for firefighters. He explained the fitness testing would be done by ASU since they were the low bidder. ASU would go to the fire station and test each of the firefighters, then put them on fitness routines. At the end of the year, they will return to re-test the firefighter’s fitness. Assistant Chief Jadrich stated the Arkansas Fire Grant is an 80%, 20% grant. But, they are going to take money out of the ACT 833 budget to pay the City’s 20% share, so the program is budget neutral for the City. He further explained the tests would be for every firefighter and would also provide immunizations. Councilman McCall motioned, seconded by Councilman Hargis, to approve the purchase of the firefighter fitness testing. All voted aye.
Fire Chief Aaron Keller stated he contacted Pierce and him, his three mechanics, Mayor Formon and Councilman McCall will be taking a trip to tour the factory and do the final inspection on the new truck. It should be here around the first of May. The other four trucks are coming off the line in October and are on schedule.
He also stated the department will be losing four firefighters if the 875th Battalion is deployed for duty. It was added the Police Department will lose four employees as well. The City will lose up to 11 employee’s total.
Chief Keller discussed the AWIN radio system. They’re expecting it to be operational in July or August. Discuss...
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