PRESENT: PSCJ MEMBERS: Darcy, Chairman; Wishnie, Mosiello, Stewart-Cousins. H & MC MEMBERS: Stewart-Cousins, Chair; Swanson, Bronz. STAFF: Megan Perry, Department of Corrections; Emilia Vita, Secretary to the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice.

ALSO PRESENT: Marilyn Slaatten, County Attorney.

The two committees were called to order by their respective Chairpersons at 11:10 a.m.

After a brief discussion, Chairman Darcy held the minutes of June 9th and June 23rd until all members of the Committee have had the opportunity for review and make any necessary changes.

The meeting was called into Executive Session at 11:15 a.m. by Chairman Darcy, to discuss the EMSA Contracts. The County Attorney stated that the Executive Session was for the purpose of discussing possible litigation that was authorized by the County and the ongoing negotiations and the follow up from the June 23, 1997 meeting. The motion was seconded by Chair Stewart-Cousins; all in favor, none opposed; motion carried 6-0.

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The meeting was moved out of Executive Session at 11:45 a.m. on the motion of Legislator Wishnie, seconded by Legislator Bronz.

A follow up meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 1997, at 3:15 p.m.

The two Chairpersons will send a letter to the County Executive requesting his intent with regard to the EMSA settlement and the extension, renewal or termination of such contract in order to comply with an August 1, 1997 deadline.

Both Committees adjourned at 12:05 p.m.