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Public Safety Minutes 1993 10-05-93 1 UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE COMMITTEE MINUTES COMMITTEE NAME: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING DATE OF MEETING: OCTOBER 5, 1993-5:00 p.m. LOCATION: YORKVILLE CITY HALL PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED: YES XX NO TIME CONVENED: 5:05 p.m. TIME ADJOURNED: 6:55 p.m. MINUTES TAKEN BY: Kellie Walters ATTENDEES: ELECTED OFFICIALS Robert Johnson, Chairman Burton Callmer, Vice-Chairman Jeff Baker, Alderman Jack Jones, Alderman OTHERS: Chief Anton Graff Discussion was held concerning the items below as identified by number: 1. Rt. 126 Parking Problem Chief Graff talked to IDOT about getting signs for no parking on the shoulder once an ordinance is passed by the City. After discussion it was decided that the current enforcement practice would continue instead. 2 . Cadet Program Chief Graff is still awaiting a response from the insurance carrier. 3. Chief Graff notified the Committee that an Intergovernmental Agency meeting with the Water Resources Department is scheduled for Tuesday October 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Public Safety Center. Issues addressed regarding the Glen Palmer Dam will include: a. Safety Precautions b. A change in the Park area by the dam 4. Chief Graff informed the Committee of 2 mandatory meetings for all full time officers: a. Blood Borne Pathogens-Wednesday October 20 3 :30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.at the Beecher Center b. Eating to Lower Cholesterol-Wednesday November 17-3: 00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Beecher Center 5. Chief Graff distributed copies of the Traffic Survey completed by the officers from September 15 through September 30. As a result of this Chief Graff will be talking with the Highway Department to have traffic counters placed at certain locations in preparation for getting a traffic plan done by IDOT for the City. More information will be available next month. 6. Chief Graff distributed to the Committee copies of job descriptions for the Chief, Lieutenant and Sergeants. Along with this, the Committee brought up the issue of officers who live out of town taking squad cars home. A policy on this will be done at a later date. 7 . The Air Rifle and Dangerous Animal Ordinances have been completed. Chief Graff brought to the Committee's attention certain changes that were made: a. Air Rifle-The age requirement was changed from 15 yrs. ant under to 17 yrs. and under. b. Dangerous Animal-Added to this was the word "continuously" in regards to a barking animal disturbing the peace. 8. Chief Graff informed the Committee that Tobacco Licenses will be distributed to the vendors on October 7. He stated a grace period for payment will be allowed for the vendors. Failure by the vendors to pay for the license may result in the revoking of the license. 9. Chief Graff advised the Committee of the Intergovernmental Agreement for the School Liaison Program with the School District. This position will be evaluated every year. The Liaison officer will be using a specialized time log to show how much time is spent in the various programs he is involved in, i.e. D.A.R.E. , Neighborhood Watch. After the School Board approves the agreement, the Council will need to approve it as well. 10. Chief Graff distributed to the Committee the monthly activity reports and the September Mileage report. The Committee addressed the possibility of the Police department donating a squad to be used by City Engineer Don Peck. After discussion it was agreed that the matter be brought to the Committee of the Whole on October 21. 11. Trick or Treat Hours Chief Graff recommended Community trick or treat hours to be on Sunday October 31 from 3: 00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Trick or treat hours for businesses will be 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.on Saturday October 30. 12 . Chief Graff presented the completed Use of Force Policy that was approved by Attorney Kramer and the insurance carrier. Changes in the policy included: a. A description of non-deadly force weapons. b. The requirement of a written report for all officers involved in a forceful situation. The policy will be brought to the Committee of the Whole on t October 21. 13 . Chamber of Commerce meeting minutes were shared with the Committee. 14 . Chief Graff received a Federal Grant Application for a Police Hiring Supplement Program. He will submit the application by November 1, 1993. The application, which will ask for 2 additional officers will be brought to the Committee of the Whole on October 21. 15. Rt. 47 and Hydraulic Railroad crossing Chief Graff spoke with IDOT about starting an examination of the crossing for gates. Further discussion will continue. 16. Chief Graff informed the Committee that revisions have been made on the budget. A corrected version will be available at next months meeting for approval by the Committee. 17 . The Neighborhood Watch Newsletter was given to Committee members. Chief Graff informed the Committee that D.A.R.E. Community signs will be installed by Public Works by next week. 18. Chief Graff informed the Committee that since the purchase of a new fax machine for the department, they will be donating the old one to the Yorkville Public Library. 19. Chief Graff announced to the Committee that the Equipment Fundraiser Breakfast raised over $1, 000.00. 20. The Committee received a letter from their insurance carrier regarding the possibility of moving the crosswalk from Rt. 47 and Washington St. To Rt. 47 and Orange St. The absence of a sidewalk on both sides of W. Orange St. and one side of E. Orange St. was pointed out to be a possible liability for the City if this was done. This matter will be raised at the Committee of the Whole on October 21. 21. The November meeting was set for Tuesday November 2 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall.