Public Safety Committee
May 5, 2010
** NOT APPROVED
| Present: | Mike Healy, Chairman | John Tucker |
| Doug Burdick | Paul Gallmann |
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| Aaron McGraw | Terry
Parker |
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| Dwight Fanton | Barb
Kelley |
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| Linda
Edwards |
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| John Margeson | Bob Starks | |
| Mitchell Alger | Bill
Tompkins |
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| Tom Miner | Russ
Hall |
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| Brenda Rigby-Riehle |
Chairman
Healy called the meeting to order at 11:14.
On
motion by Mr. Burdick and seconded by Mr. McGraw, the minutes of the April 7 meeting
were approved.
The
minutes of the special April 12 meeting were approved on motion by Mr. Burdick
and seconded by Mr. McGraw.
Public Defender
Chairman
Healy called on Barb Kelley, Public Defender for her report. Barb noted the number of cases has increased
including conflict cases. There was
discussion on what generates conflict cases.
Barb noted the State is considering a proposal for them to take over the
conflict cases.
Barb
noted her office is working very hard on handling the increases. After being asked, Barb felt there is no way
to eliminate the conflict cases.
Case
totals between 2009 and 2010 through April 30 are 294 case files for 2009, 328
case files for 2010, 132 conflict cases for 2009, and 154 conflict cases for
2010.
STOP/DWI, Youth Bureau
Chairman
Healy called on Linda Edwards, Coordinator for her report. Linda submitted a request for a resolution to
approve the 2010 Resource Allocation Plan agreement with Office of Children and
Family Services.
On
motion by Mr. Burdick and seconded by Mr. McGraw the committee unanimously approved
the request.
Linda
noted of the QYDS (Quality Youth Development System) on-line system. It was noted of a difference in the total of
$6.00 for 2010 funding for the Office of Children and Family Service program.
The
recent Youth Board recognition dinner was noted. Awards were presented to various board
members. Chairman Healy noted it was an
excellent program and that Linda did a great job.
District Attorney
Chairman
Healy called on Terry Parker, District Attorney for his report. Terry submitted
a request to authorize the creation of additional positions of unpaid
investigators. Additional officers would
be designated as needed in the future.
On
motion by Chairman Healy and seconded by Mr. Burdick the committee unanimously
approved the request.
Terry
noted his case load has increased.
Probation Department
Chairman
Healy called on Bob Starks, Director for his report. Bob indicated a recent meeting to address the
requirement to submit an implementation plan for the Ignition Interlock - Leandra’s
Law. The State indicated a form will be
sent to enter information. It was noted
that other counties have submitted resolutions requesting delay of the
implementation.
Bob
noted that the State may be providing 50% of the salary for the Clinical
Coordinator’s position at the jail, which was discussed at a previous
meeting. It will be pending the State
budget.
Sheriff’s Department
Chairman
Healy called on Sheriff Tompkins for his report. The Sheriff submitted a request for a
resolution to renew the agreement with Monroe County Sheriff’s Department for
prisoner security at the
On
motion by Mr. Burdick and seconded by Mr. McGraw the request was approved
unanimously.
The
Sheriff reported on the status of the Tele-staff computer system to assist with
personnel management. Included is an
auto caller that is being used to contact personnel for shift duty.
It
was noted that seven hundred fifty day-old pheasant chicks have been
received. Only approximately 5% have
been lost. The average loss is about
10%. There will be an additional
750-1,000 delivered in a few weeks. The
current chicks will be placed in the outdoor pen.
The
Sheriff noted of the April jail population.
There was an average of 75 federal inmates and a local daily average of
66. The total daily average was 142 inmates. Some revenue figures were noted. There have also been some
It
was noted the Interoperable Communications grant project is proceeding. The single bid from Saia Communications was
opened last meeting. It will require
formal acceptance by full board approval.
Fire Service
Chairman
Healy called on Paul Gallmann, Fire Coordinator for his report. Paul noted that
all fire training has been suspended because of the State budget problem.
Office of Emergency Services
Chairman
Healy called on John Tucker, Director for his report. John noted that the NY
State Emergency Management Office Mitigation Section will be using the
A
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) course will be held at the Wellsville
Red Cross Office next week. Funding from
the county’s Homeland Security grant will be used to cover the cost.
Old Business
There
was discussion on the PSIC grant and upgrade project.
The
single bid was opened at the April 12 Public Safety meeting. Russ Hall, 911 Coordinator and the
On
motion by Chairman Healy and seconded by Mr. Burdick the committee approved
acceptance of the bid and requests the approval of the full board.
On motion by Mr. McGraw and seconded by Mr. Burdick
the meeting adjourned at 11:45.