Public Safety Committee

March 3, 2010

 

** NOT APPROVED**

 

Present:  Mike Healy, Chairman 

John Tucker
  Glenn Benson  Paul Gallmann
  Doug Burdick Terry Parker
  Ted Hopkins

Barb Kelley
  Dan Russo   Linda Edwards
  Dwight Fanton Bill Tompkins
  Fred Sinclair Bob Starks
  Kevin LaForge Mitchell Alger
  Curt Crandall Brenda Rigby-Riehle
  John Margeson Ellen Ruckle
    Russ Hall

 

Chairman Healy called the meeting to order at 11:05.

 

On motion by Mr. Hopkins and seconded by Mr. Burdick, the minutes of the February 3 meeting were approved with the following amendment: Under the Probation Department report; delete “Shared Services Program” and add “Alternatives to Incarceration/Services for a Shared Population”.

 

STOP/DWI, Youth Bureau

Chairman Healy called on Linda Edwards, Coordinator for her report. 

 

A request was submitted for a resolution to approve the appointment of Deb Aumick to fill the unexpired three year term of Janet Gaczewski.  Approved on motion by Mr. Hopkins and seconded by Mr. Benson.  County Attorney Prepare Resolution

 

A request was submitted for a resolution to appoint the following as members of the Allegany County Youth Board: Corinne Davis, Susan Myers, Ann Baldwin and Edna Kayes.  Approved on motion by Mr. Hopkins and seconded by Mr. Benson.  County Attorney Prepare Resolution

 

A request was submitted to authorize Chairman Crandall’s signature to appoint the following to the Allegany County ‘Youth Representatives’ on the Allegany County Youth Board: Emma Webb, Esther Webb, Thomas Galatio, and Kellen Wissert.  Approved on motion by Mr. Hopkins and seconded by Mr. Benson.

 

Probation Department

Chairman Healy called on Bob Starks, Director for his report. 

 

Bob handed out copies of information regarding the Governor’s proposal to reduce state aid to probation by 10% to all programs.  Mr. Hopkins asked if any of the programs could be cut at the county level.  Bob will be reviewing the information and will report.

 

Sheriff’s Department

Chairman Healy called on Sheriff Tompkins for his report. 

 

The Sheriff submitted a memorandum to request re-appropriation of 2009 ACT II Batterer’s Program Grant funds totaling $4,431 into the 2010 Sheriff’s budget.  Approved on motion by Mr. Burdick and seconded by Mr. Russo and referred to Ways and Means.

 

The Sheriff submitted a memorandum requesting re-appropriation of 2009 Homeland Security Grant funds totaling $4,131 into the 2010 Budget.  Approved on motion by Mr. Hopkins and seconded by Mr. Benson and referred to Ways and Means.

 

The Sheriff requested, by memorandum, a re-appropriation of $23,750 of 2009 Homeland Security Grant funding into the Sheriff’s 2010 budget.  Approved on motion by Mr. Hopkins and seconded by Mr. Burdick and referred to Ways and means.

 

The Sheriff requested authorization to fill a vacant full time 911 dispatcher position.  On motion by Mr. Russo and seconded by Mr. Burdick the committee unanimously approved the request and referred it to Ways and Means.

 

The Sheriff updated the committee on the Telestaff computer system.  Everything is on line and working and is being tested.  The paper process will be maintained as a backup.  The Sheriff invited any legislator that is interested to stop out at the office for further information and details.

 

A request was submitted for a resolution for the Sheriff’s Department to participate in the Federal Surplus Property Program.  On motion by Chairman Healy and seconded by Mr. Burdick, the committee unanimously approved the request. 

County Attorney Prepare Resolution

 

Office of Emergency Services

Chairman Healy called on John Tucker, Director for his report.

 

John submitted a request for a resolution to allow Chairman Crandall to sign a Statement of Understanding with the Southwestern Regional Red Cross Chapter.  It was noted the three counties of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany are now part of the Southwestern Regional Red Cross Chapter.

 

On motion by Mr. Hopkins and seconded by Mr. Benson, the committee unanimously approve the request.  County Attorney Prepare Resolution

 

New Business

Chairman Healy noted the Communications Technology Ad Hoc Committee will be meeting Monday, March 8 after the Board meeting to discuss the possibility of funding from the ‘Round Two Stimulus Grant ‘ funding that could be used for fiber optic connection to tower sites.

 

On motion by Mr. Burdick and seconded by Mr. Hopkins the meeting adjourned at 11:30.