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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-2003 Meeting I PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ROOM - April 28, 2003 1:30P.M. . PRESENT: Hons. Bob Young, Mayor; Williams, Chairman; Boyles, Co- Chairman; Shepard, member; Walter Hornsby and Fred Russell, Deputy Administrators; Jim Wall, Attorney; Tameka Allen, IT Director; Gary Hewett, IT Asst. Director; Tom Beck, Recreation Dept. Director; Sheriff Ronnie Strength; Chief Al Gillespie, Fire Department; Dep. Chief Mike Rogers, Fire Department; Lena Bonner, Clerk of Co=ission. ABSENT: Hon. Beard, member. Also Present: Stacey Eidson of The Metropolitan Spirit, Heidi Williams of The Augusta Chronicle and Hons. Hankerson and Bridges, Co=issioners. 1. Approve the reclassification of the current position, Purchasing Agent (SG46), to the new title of Finance/Purchasing Director (SG52) in the Sheriff's Office. (Deferred from April 7 Public Safety) (See background information under Item 1 on Administrative Services) Mr. Chairman: We had said in Finance and Acimini.trative Services Committees that we would hold this in co=ittee until we get some direction from the Commission. I Mr. Shepard: I'll make that in the form of a motion. Mr. Boyles: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. 2. Discuss current Cell Phone Contract. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) Ms. Allen: Our current contract ends Sept. 30 with our current vendor. Mr. Chairman: My personal cell phone is much cheaper than the one the county has and I think: the service is not as good. Ms. Allen: Our contract is for seven cents a minute. Columbus just went out for bids and their cost will be five cents per minute. But their charges for roaming are greater than ours. After further discussion, Mr. Shepard: I move that we receive this as information. I Mr. Boyles: I'll second it. After further discussion, the motion was adopted unanimously. 3. Discuss Sheriff's Department Pursuit (Car Chase) Policy. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) I Sheriff Strength noted that they are involved in about 100 pursuits each year and that they are only used when necessary. The Chairman expressed his concern about the dangers to innocent people with pursuits. Mr. Shepard: I move that we receive this as information. Mr. Boyles: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. 4. Discuss Power Fest Event at Lock & Dam. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) Mr. Chairman: I wanted to know why this event was held at the Lock & Dam when about 30,000 people were expected. Mr. Beck: The decision to move it was mine and I was concerned about the congestion out there. When Windsor Spring Road is widened and the second entrance to Diamond Lakes is opened, then we'll be better equipped to handle events such as this out there. The estimate for the crowd was about 20,000 and a good plan helped us handle that at the Park. We had good cooperation and coordination with the Sheriff s Department and everything went very well. I Mr. Chairman: I think: it would be good if the Co=ission was made aware of when large events with more than 5,000 people expected are scheduled. Mr. Boyles: I agree that it may be good information for us and I'll make that in the form of a motion. Mr. Chairman: Second. Motion fails with Mr. Shepard voting No. 5. Approve Change Order for $17,000.00 for Fire Station #1. Mr. Boyles: I move for approval. Mr. Shepard: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. I 2 I nwm I I ADJOUR,.~NT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission 3 PUBLIC SAFETY AGENDA COrv11v1ITIEE ROOM - April 28, 2003 1:30 P. M. 1. Approve the reclassification of the current position, Purchasing Agent (SG46), to the new title of FinancelPurchasing Director (SG52) in the Sheriffs Office. (Deferred from April 7 Public Safety) (See background information under Item I on Administrative Services) 2. Discuss current Cell Phone Contract. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) 3. Discuss Sheriff's Department Pursuit ( Car Chase) Policy. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) 4. Discuss PowerFest Event at Lock & Dam. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) 5. Approve Change Order for $17,000.00 for Fire Station #1.