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Large Conference Room
Members present: Getty, Krizek;'
Members absent: Collier.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to appoint a
Police Officer from a current Civil Service list was reviewed. The
appointment is necessary to fill a vacancy created by the
disability retirement of a sergeant . Moved by Getty, seconded by
Krizek that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent:
Collier. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4:53
p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
December 1, 1997
5 :25 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Getty, Krizek.
Members absent: Collier.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
The following quotes received for disposal of five weapons from the
Police Department were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Scheels Sport Shop $910 . 00 •
Broadway Guns $800 .00
The weapons are no longer utilized by the department because of age
or lack of technology. it was the recommendation of the Police
Chief to accept the bid from Scheels Sport Shop in the amount of
$910 .00 and use the revenue to purchase two sets of ballistic shin
guards for the Tactical Unit . The ballistic shin guards can be
purchased from Broadway Guns of Waterloo, Iowa at a cost of $381. 00
each. Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the bid from Scheels
Sport Shop in the amount of $910 .00 be accepted and that the Police
Chief be authorized to purchase two ballistic shin guards at a cost
of $381 .00 each. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 :28
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
November 24, 1997
4 :55 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Getty, Krizek.
Members absent : Collier.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase ten
in-car audio/video cameras was reviewed. The Police Department has
been awarded a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of
$126, 567 . 00 from the U.S . Department of Justice, of which
$38, 000 . 00 was provided for the purchase of the audio/video
cameras . On March 24, 1997, the Finance Committee and the Public
Safety Committee approved the low bid from Mobile Vision in the
amount of $3, 450 . 00 per unit or $34, 500 . 00 for ten units . The
specifications provided for the bid prices to be valid for one
year. Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the request of the
Police Chief to purchase ten in-car audio/video cameras at a cost
of $34, 500 . 00 be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion
carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 :00
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
November 10, 1997
5 :25 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Collier, Krizek.
Members absent : Getty.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Collier that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief to appoint a Police Officer from a
current Civil Service list was reviewed. There are two pending
disabilities and one vacancy due to the resignation of a Police
Officer. The wages for the position will be derived from the
vacant positions during the period they are not filled. Moved by
Krizek, seconded by Collier that said request be approved. Ayes :
Two. Absent : Getty. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Krizek, seconded by Collier that the meeting be adjourned at 5 :35
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
November 3 , 1997
5 : 35 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Collier, Getty, Krizek.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to promote three
Swing Lieutenants and one Fire Fighter from a current Civil Service
list was reviewed. The swing position is being established for the
following reasons :
1 . Greater responsibility can be placed on personnel with
the lieutenant rank rather than individuals working in
and out of rank position.
2 . More authority can be delegated by superior officers .
3 . The Swing Lieutenant position will assist with public
education and injury prevention programs and will be
trained and qualified to perform both life and safety
inspections and housing inspections .
4 . There would be more accountability with lieutenants than
with acting lieutenants as to their responsibility in
maintaining safety on the emergency scene and maintaining
buildings and equipment .
Promotion of three swing lieutenants will allow one to serve on
each shift . The promotion of one fire engineer is due to the
vacancy created by termination of an employee .
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that said request be approved,
as proposed. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 37
p.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
October 13 , 1997
4 :25 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Getty, Krizek.
Members absent : Collier.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Fire
Chief for authorization to initiate a Civil Service Commission
process for Fire Lieutenant position be approved. Ayes : Two.
Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :27
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
September 8, 1997
4 : 10 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Getty, Krizek.
Members absent : Collier.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to promote Brett
Bredman, Mark Olson, Jeff Ruehs and Darwin Boelts to the position
of Fire Engineer was reviewed. Brett Bredman and Mark Olson' s
promotions are effective July 21, 1997, and Jeff Hedrington, Jeff
Ruehs and Darwin Boelts promotions are effective August 22, 1997 .
The promotions are to replace the vacancies created by the staffing
of Airport Fire Engineers . Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that
said request be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion
carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4 : 14
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
September 4, 1997
8 :30 a.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Collier, Getty, Krizek.
Also present : Mayor Rooff, Chief Koehrsen and Chief Magsamen.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Councilperson Collier requested that a procedure be put in place
whereby the Public Safety Committee is informed when Internal
Affairs investigates a complaint . It was suggested that a list be
compiled of officers' names . The committee requested that Public
Safety Committee members be given a copy of the letter that
Internal Affairs sends to the complainant .
The committee reviewed the process of funds obtained by the Police
Department to pay informants in police investigations.
Councilperson Krizek questioned how the money is disposed of once
the council authorizes the funds. Does it go to buy drugs, pay
informants, does it result in an arrest or conviction.
Councilperson Getty stated that the committee would like a report
delineating what the funds were used for, who was the recipient,
was there an arrest or conviction, are any of the funds or goods
recovered. Councilperson Getty stated that the Finance Committee
questioned when the funds are divided among the government
entities, does the city submit a bill for the amount we have
contributed before the forfeiture is divided among the groups .
Councilperson Krizek questioned Chief Koehrsen on how the Police
Department documents the use of the funds . Chief Koehrsen stated
that three individuals from the Police Department are involved
whenever money is requested for police investigations . All payment
vouchers are reviewed by the city' s auditor and the state audits
the Police Department' s use of informant funds .
Councilperson Getty inquired as to the status of the timeclocks .
Chief Koehrsen responded that the timeclock will not work for his
department . Chief Koehrsen stated that his department is carefully
documenting all the department' s concerns .
Councilperson Getty questioned how the radios are working for the
Police and Fire Departments . Chief Magsamen stated that there has
been an improvement, they have enhanced the reception and the
Dispatch Center is working better. Councilperson Collier asked who
to contact if there is a problem with the Dispatch Center. Mayor
Rooff stated that either chiefs could be contacted regarding the
Dispatch Center.
Councilperson Getty inquired about the back driveway at Fire
Station #1 . Chief Magsamen stated that there is $25, 000 included
in the capital improvements program to repair the driveway and that
the project will be let next spring. Mayor Rooff asked if the
doors open on both ends and if the chief had considered connecting
an access road in the back so they could access Ridgeway Drive.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that a letter be drafted to
Mayor Rooff requesting that he contact the Police Chief requesting
copies of results of Internal Affairs investigations and a
quarterly report on the use of confidential money spelling out the
specific information to be included in the report . Ayes : Three .
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Collier that the meeting be adjourned at 9 : 05
a.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
July 21, 1997
5 : 15 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Getty, Krizek.
Members absent : Collier.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to hire two
police officers to fill pending vacancies was reviewed. The
vacancies have been created due to the resignation of Nicholas Moon
and Shelly Davis . The appointments will be made from a current
Civil Service list . Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that said
request be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion
carried.
The proposed Tire Ordinance was reviewed. The Waste and Used Tire
Ordinance defines waste tire, used tire and new tire . No person
will be allowed to store more than 200 waste tires on one property
or on numerous properties under their ownership, management or
control . No person will be allowed to store more than 300 used
tires on one property or on numerous properties under their
ownership, management or control . All tires must be properly
stored in tire storage racks . In any area zoned residential or
used or platted for residential purposes, there can be no more than
eight waste or used tires or any combination thereof, and the tires
must be stored at all times in a fully enclosed structure.
Any tire found on a property shall be presumed to be placed there
by the owner of the property or if the owner does not reside at the
property, the occupant . It shall be the sole responsibility of the
property owner or occupant of the property on which any tire is
placed to report who was responsible for the placement of the tires
to the Fire Chief or his designee.
Any tire fires on any property shall be presumed to be set by the
property owner, or if said owner does not reside there, the
occupant of the property. It shall be the sole responsibility of
the property owner or occupant to report whom was responsible for
the fire if the fire was not set by the owner or occupant .
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Tire Ordinance be
forwarded to the Ordinance Committee for review. Ayes : Two.
Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 21
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
July 14, 1997
5 : 15 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Getty, Krizek.
Members absent : Collier.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
The priority list for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Award
was reviewed. The city has been awarded a Local Law Enforcement
Formula Block Grant in the amount of $126, 567 by the U. S.
Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services . The grant requires a 10 percent local cash match of
$14, 049 . The Department of Justice requires that the grant funding
be reviewed by a citizens committee, which has been established by
Mayor Rooff and is meeting on July 16, 1997 . After the committee
makes a funding recommendation, a public hearing must be held. The
following list was reviewed:
1 . Overtime for Community Policing Projects $ 30, 000
2 . Ten in-car video cameras, installation, tapes $ 38, 000
3 . Property-Evidence Shelving $ 12, 000
4 . Court Presentation System $ 10, 000
(Black Hawk County Attorney)
5 . Tri County Equipment
Disguise Display Pager Voice Transmitter $ 1, 695
Mini-Beeper Tracking Transmitter $ 1, 395
Computer Up-Grades $ 4, 853
6 . Crime Lab Equipment
Spectrum Light Source $ 15, 500
Hasselbad Camera and Accessories $ 12, 200
7 . Records Requests
Microfilming $ 4, 000
8 . Patrol Requests
Thirteen 9' Stop Sticks $ 4, 797
Radial Measuring System $ 225
9 . Administrative Requests
Heavy Duty Shredder $ 1, 999
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10 . 6th Edition Cop Cards $ 3, 952
TOTAL $140, 616
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the funding prioritization
list for the Local Law Enforcement Formula Block Grant Award be
approved and forwarded to the full council . Ayes : Two. Absent :
Collier. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 :22
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
Acting City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMI.I.CEE
July 7, 1997
5 : 15 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Collier, Getty, Krizek.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the request of the Fire
Chief to hire three fire fighters due to vacancies be approved.
Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to send Inspector
Dave Boesen to the Basic Level 1 Course for Peace Officer
Certification at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy September 16-
December 12, 1997 was reviewed. Fire Chief Magsamen stated that
creating the position of fire arson investigator will provide
continuity in processing arson cases. The fire arson investigator
will perform all the duties of investigating the cause, origin, and
circumstances of fires . The fire arson investigator will be a
peace officer and will have all the power, duties and
responsibilities and functions of a police officer, which will
include the power to arrest . Police Chief Koehrsen stated that the
fire arson investigator would never arrest a suspect on his own,
but would radio for a squad car for assistance . Moved by Krizek,
seconded by Getty that said request be approved. Ayes : Three .
Motion carried.
The Tire Ordinance and Fire Arson Investigator Ordinance was
reviewed. The Waste and Used Tire Ordinance defines waste tire,
used tire and new tire . No person will be allowed to store more
than 200 waste tires on one property or on numerous properties
under their ownership, management or control . No person will be
allowed to store more than 300 used tires on one property or on
numerous properties under their ownership, management or control .
All tires must be properly stored in tire storage racks . Any tire
found on a property shall be presumed to be placed there by the
owner of the property or if the owner does not reside at the
property, the occupant . It shall be the sole responsibility of the
property owner or occupant of the property on which any tire is
placed to report who was responsible for the placement of the tires
to the Fire Chief. Any tire fires on any property shall be
presumed to be set by the property owner, or if said owner does not
reside there, the occupant of the property. It shall be the sole
responsibility of the property owner or occupant to report whom was
responsible for the fire.
Councilperson Anders questioned the constitutionality of the
presumption section of the ordinance. Assistant City Attorney
Sang-Ki Han stated that the burden is on the property owner, who as
property owner is responsible.
Councilperson Anders questioned if the property must be properly
zoned to store a number of tires. Assistant City Attorney Sang-Ki
Han stated that it does not matter how many properties a person
owns, he will only be allowed to store the above number of tires .
Councilperson Getty would like the ordinance to restrict storage of
tires in residential districts . Councilperson Krizek suggested
restricting the number of tires that can be stored on residential
property.
Mr. Han will meet with City Planner Don Temeyer to coordinate the
Waste and Used Tire Ordinance with the Zoning Ordinance .
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that Assistant City Attorney
Sang-Ki Han make the above modifications to the Waste and Tire
Ordinance and that the revised ordinance be brought back to the
committee in two weeks . Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 :38
p.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
Acting City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
June 9, 1997
5 :25 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Getty, Krizek.
Members absent : Collier.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to seek requests
for proposals to contract billings for ambulance service was
reviewed. The initial contract will be for one year and may be
extended by mutual agreement for a two year period. The
contractors will bid all expenses incurred in conducting ambulance
billing, including but not limited to office supplies, postage,
paper products, software purchases/updates, education and training.
Waterloo Fire Rescue responds to approximately 5, 000 runs and
transports approximately 4, 000 patients per year. Of these 53
percent are Advanced Life Support and 47 percent are Basic Life
Support . The contractor can receive a percentage of all payments
received by the city for ambulance transports or the contractor can
receive a flat fee per transport as proposed by the contractor in
its bid. Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that said request be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 :31
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
June 2, 1997
4 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Getty, Krizek.
Members absent : Collier.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to promote a
vacant sergeant position and hire two police officers was reviewed.
Lieutenant Dennis Damon will retire from the Police Department on
June 6, 1997 . His retirement will leave a vacant lieutenant
position, and the Human Resources Committee has given authorization
to replace Damon' s vacant position. Filling the lieutenant
position will leave a vacant sergeant position within the
department . The process has begun to establish a certified list of
sergeant candidates and should be certified by the Civil Service
Commission sometime in July 1997 . Moved by Getty, seconded by
Krizek that said request be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion
carried.
The Memorandum of Understanding with Waterloo Fire Rescue and the
Airport Commission was reviewed. The Memorandum outlines the
conditions under which firefighters will continue to provide crash,
fire rescue functions at the Airport . The Memorandum of
Understanding describes additional duties that firefighters
assigned to the Airport will be required to perform and outlines
the financial arrangements necessary to maintain firefighters in
this capacity. If the Memorandum is approved, the parties have
agreed to leave firefighters in the crash, fire rescue role for a
period of three years . As part of the agreement, Waterloo Fire
Rescue will realize an increase of $26, 000 per year in revenue from
the Airport Commission. The Airport Commission will fund this
revenue increase by not filling a vacant maintenance position. The
Memorandum of Understanding has been reviewed and informally
approved by Waterloo Fire Rescue, the Airport Commission, Laborers
Local #353 and the International Association of Firefighters Local
#66 . The Memorandum has been placed on this evening' s City Council
agenda for approval . If approved by the City Council, the Airport
Commission will take formal action at their next regularly
scheduled meeting on June 17, 1997 .
Councilperson Getty asked what prompted the Memorandum of
Understanding. Jim Rodemeyer, Personnel Director, responded that
Tom Powers and Fire Chief Frank Magsamen requested that the issue
be revisited. Meetings were held with the Fire Chief, Laborers
Local #353, the International Association of Firefighters Local #66
and the Airport Commission to finalize an agreement .
Councilperson Getty questioned if the Memorandum only applies to
the Airport . Chief Magsamen stated that it would only apply at the
Airport as other firefighters cannot be pulled from their duties to
plow snow.
Councilperson Krizek inquired if the firefighter' s primary duties
are crash, fire rescue could they be moved to another area. Chief
Magsamen stated that the airport would have to be closed down if
the firefighters responded to other areas of town.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Memorandum of
Understanding between Waterloo Fire Rescue and the Airport
Commission be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion
carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4 : 15
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
May 27, 1997
5 :20 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Collier, Getty, Krizek.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief to promote a vacant Lieutenant
position was reviewed. The Lieutenant vacancy is due to the
retirement of Lieutenant Dennis Damon on June 14, 1997 . There is
currently a certified Civil Service list of candidates for the
promotion. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that said request be
approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 :28
p.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
May 5, 1997
4:25 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Krizek, Getty.
Members absent: Collier.
It was moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek to approve the agenda as proposed. Ayes:
Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief to purchase gas masks for the tactical unit was reviewed.
The current masks are fifteen years old and the straps are breaking. Research has been
done on the best mask for task force use and the brand selected is an Avon Gas Mask.
Only one vendor in the United States supplies this equipment, Safety Systems, Inc. of
Carol Stream, Illinois. Krizek asked how much money is left in the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund? Chief Koehrsen reported that there will be a balance of$2,000 in the Trust
Fund after this expense and five cameras as authorized by the Mayor are purchased. With
no further discussion, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek to approve the
purchase of fifteen masks at a cost of$2,548.95 from Safety Systems of Carol Stream,
Ill. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek to
adjourn the meeting at 4:31 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
April 28, 1997
5 :20 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Collier, Getty, Krizek.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as amended to
delete Item #1 under New Business, "Authorization to purchase 15
gas masks--Police Chief" , be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion
carried.
The request of the Fire Chief to promote 3 lieutenants and 3 fire
engineers was reviewed. Fire Chief Magsamen asked that his request
be amended to 4 lieutenants and 6 fire engineers . One lieutenant
position will fill the vacancy created due to the pending
retirement of Lt . Larry Schoer on June 30, 1997 while the other
positions are for the reopening of Fire Station #6 on June 14,
1997 . Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Fire Chief be
authorized to promote 4 lieutenants and 6 fire engineers position
on an as needed basis . Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief to purchase a defibrillator was
reviewed. Fire Station #6 is opening in June 1997 as an Advanced
Life Support (ALS) Fire Engine Company. The fire fighters will be
dispatched either as an ALS first response fire engine company or
as an ALS ambulance. To provide this type of response, Waterloo
Fire Rescue needs to purchase a Zoll PD 1400 heart
monitor/defibrillator pacer with multi-function cable and battery
support system. The total cost for the heart monitor is $8, 260 . 00
and funding is available using capital improvement and donated
funds . Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the request of the
Fire Chief to purchase one Zoll Defibrillator at a cost of
$8, 260 . 00 be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Fire
Chief to proceed with bid letting for one medic unit and equipment
at an estimated cost of $125, 000 be approved. Ayes : Three.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 :41
p.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
May 21, 1997
5 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Getty, Krizek.
Members absent : Collier.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
The Police Chief reported on the availability of funding to
purchase a second laser speed gun. The Police Department' s general
fund budget requires a budget amendment of $225, 419 in order to
fund the city council approved 3 percent salary increase and FY96
late billing from the consolidated dispatch. It is predicted that
even after the budget amendment, the budget will possibly be over
spent by 2 to 4 percent . There are no funds available to purchase
a laser speed gun. Last month, the Police Department applied for
a grant for moving traffic radar units from the Governors Traffic
Safety Bureau to purchase 5 radar units. The grant is 100 percent
funded with no local match required. The Police Department would
rather purchase moving traffic radars than a laser gun. The cost
to purchase a laser gun is $4, 500 and the moving traffic radar
costs $1, 800 . The Police Department would rather have multiple
units of the moving traffic radar as they are more versatile and
can be constantly operated while the patrol car is in motion.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the above report be
received and placed on file. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier.
Motion carried.
The following bids received for general duty helmets and face
shield were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
SEER Corporation $19, 382 . 00
Law Enforcement Equip. $19, 444 .40
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid of
SEER Corporation in the amount of $19, 382 . 00 be accepted. Moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that said recommendation be approved.
Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 10
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Collier. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
April 14, 1997
4 :15 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Collier, Krizek.
Members absent : Getty.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Collier that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief to purchase Class B foam was
reviewed. Three bids were received. It was the recommendation of
the Fire Chief that the bid from Clarey' s Safety Equipment in the
amount of $2, 240 . 00 be accepted. Moved by Krizek, seconded by
Collier that said recommendation be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent :
Getty. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Krizek, seconded by Collier that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :22
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Apri17, 1997
5:40 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Chairperson Collier, Getty, Krizek.
It was moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty to approve the agenda as amended to include
recommendations on bids received for batons. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Police Chief Koehrsen recommended that the low bids received for purchase of crowd
control shields and batons be accepted. Written quotations were received as follows:
Institutional Shield Pro Guard Shield 36"Baton
Sioux Sales $79.90 $56.00 $14.25
Kieslers $81.03 $61.97 $14.76
Streichers $99.95 $66.00 $19.38
Chuck Clewell $76.26 $58.33 $14.49
LEECO $82.60 $59.00 $14.95
The Police Departments recommends the low bid of$76.26 for the purchase of one
institutional shield be accepted from Chuck Clewell and the low bid of $56.00 for the pro
guard shield be accepted from Sioux Sales for the purchase of twelve shields. The low
bid for the purchase of forty 36 inch batons is recommended from Sioux Sales. The total
expenditure of$1318.26 will be funded from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund. Moved
by Getty, seconded by Krizek to approve the recommendation to accept the low bid from
Sioux Sales for thirty-six inch batons and Pro Guard shields, and the low bid from Chuck
Clewell for the Institutional shield. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Collier asked the Police Chief for the amount of funds available in the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund. Koehrsen stated that the balance is approximately forty thousand dollars.
Koehrsen has presented a plan to Mayor Rooff which identifies the balance of the funds
should be used to purchase new police helmets for approximately $20,000 and ten new
in-car video cameras during the next year. Collier requested that the Police Chief review
his budget for available funds to purchase an additional traffic control laser gun, and
suggested that the travel budget line item might bear the burden of that purchase.
Koehrsen responded that the majority of travel dollars are dedicated to pay for training
costs of new employees but he could review his general fund budget to identify areas that
may cover the cost of the five thousand dollar laser gun as requested. Another funding
source which could be used is the Law Enforcement Block Grant funds. The grant
funding request was for equipment and overtime but it may be available to be used for
this purpose if approval is received from the Department of Justice.
Councilperson Jordan asked if the laser gun would generate enough revenue to pay for
itself. Koehrsen responded that it would not on a dollar for dollar basis as additional
costs are incurred with court time and salaries for additional staff. Koehrsen will report
back to the committee on possible funding sources for a new laser gun.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek to authorize the Fire Chief to purchase clothing and
safety equipment for new fire fighters . Eight new sets of fire fighting clothing from Fire
Gear, Inc cost $709.67 each and are being ordered as part of the approved low bid for a
two year period. Twelve new helmets are needed at a total cost of$1,137.00 from
Clarey's Safety Equipment. Following discussion the motion was voted on. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by
Krizek to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
March 24, 1997
5 :20 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Collier, Getty, Krizek.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief to hire eleven fire fighters was
reviewed. The eleven fire fighter positions will fill four
vacancies created through retirement and seven for the reopening of
Station #5 . The hiring date for the eleven fire fighters is May 5,
1997 . Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that said request be
approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
The following bids received for ten in-car audio/video camera
systems were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Kustom Signals $36, 290 . 00
Mobile Vision, Inc . $34, 500 . 00
Funds are available through a $79, 749 Local Law Enforcement Formula
Block Grant received by the city in November 1996 . A portion of
the grant, $38, 000, has been appropriated for the purchase and
installation of ten in-car audio/video camera systems . It was the
recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid of Mobile
Vision, Inc. in the amount of $34, 500 be accepted. Moved by Getty,
seconded by Krizek that said recommendation be approved. Ayes :
Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 30
p.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
January 13 , 1997
5 :40 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Collier, Getty, Krizek
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to appoint a
lieutenant' s promotion due to a retirement was reviewed. The
promotion is due to the retirement of Lt . J. Weber on January 31,
1997 . The promotion is to be effective February 1, 1997 . Moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that said request be approved. Ayes :
Three . Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 :44
p.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk