PRESENT: B. Ryan (Chair), M. Kaplowitz, L. Mosiello, S. Swanson, R. Wishnie.
STAFF: R. Hoch, S. Vanderberg.
GUESTS: Bill Randolph(CEO), Ingrid Bent(CEO).
The meeting was called to order at 9:12 a.m.
following…
· A Quorum of 3 members to begin a meeting
· 3 members to act on an item
The Chair asked the Committee to elect Sue Swanson to the
position of Vice Chair. On the motion of Mr. Wishnie. And seconded
by Mr. Kaplowitz. It was moved 5-0.
would like included in the 2000 Work Plan. Mr. Ryan mentioned there will be several “carry over” items from the prior term. Some of
those include the new Department of Emergency Services, a new C.A.D.(Computer Aided Dispatch) System, and the EMS Mutual Aid
Plan.
PAGE 2
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Mr. Ryan mentioned the County would soon sign a contract with a vendor for a new C.A.D. System. County CIO Norm Jacknis
indicated a few weeks ago that a presentation would be made to the
Public Safety and Budget committees. Bill Randolph (CEO) agreed to follow up with Board Clerk, Pat Gorski on an actual date for said
meeting as there’s a possibility this could be a subject for the
Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Ryan indicated that he would designate Legislators Swanson and Wishnie and possibly 1 other member to serve as a
subcommittee to develop an EMS Mutual Aid Plan.
any of the candidates being considered for the new commissioner’s
position. Mr. Randolph at the request of the Chair discussed the
process to date: resumes have been collected but the interviewing
process has yet to begin. The County Executive is looking at 4/1/00
as a tentative date for announcing the new Commissioner. As the
nominee will appear before the County Officers and Departments
Committee, the Public Safety Committee may consider a joint meeting with COD.
Mrs. Swanson expressed her concern with the possibility of
Mr. Ryan not being included in the selection process for the new
Commissioner despite his considerable involvement in the overall
APPROVED
PAGE 3
MINUTES
PUBLIC SAFETY& CRIMINAL JUSTICE
JANUARY 24, 2000
study and reorganization of Fire Services.
Mr. Ryan stated he was sure he would now be brought in on
the process as this was the understanding he had reached with Mr.
Jay Hashmall (Deputy County Executive) a number of months ago.
Mrs. Swanson submitted 2 items for the Committee Agenda:
letters from both the Mt. Pleasant Chiefs Association and the
Hawthorne Fire Department, both pertaining to the composition of the
Proposed Fire Advisory Board.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 a.m.