MINUTES
PRESENT: B. Ryan, S. Swanson, R. Wishnie, M. Kaplowitz, L. Mosiello.
BOARD STAFF:Program Specialist: R. Vega
Secretary: S. Vanderberg.
OTHER: Bill Randolph, Yasyl Yablonski,
The meeting was
called to order at
Mr. Ryan asked the Committee to discuss the status of the current agenda items.
Item #23 - Thermal Imaging Cameras
Mr. Ryan noted this item is included in the County’s State Legislative Package. He wants the State to create a grants program to help local departments obtain this equipment. Motion to receive and file.
Item #29 -
Construction of
Motion to receive and file.
Item #32 -
Motorcyclists on
Motion to receive and file.
Item #33 - Gun-Free School Zones.
Motion to receive and file.
Item #35 - Gun Free School Zones.
Motion to receive and file.
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Item #39 - Gun free School Zones.
Motion to receive and file.
Item #41 - Cell Phones.
Item #44 - Prohibition of Painted Firearms
Mr. Mosiello said he and Mr. Wishnie were discussing modifications to the existing legislation.
Item #14 - Pick-up Trucks on County Parkways
Mr. Wishnie said this is a proposal to allow certain vans on the parkways. Vehicles would use combination license plates. Restrictions: closed pickup trucks, no plows, no exterior racks (everything must be carried inside the vehicle). He wants this to be included in County’s State Legislative Package.
Motion to receive and file.
Item #18 - Emergency Call Boxes.
Motion to receive and file.
Item #10 - Transfer of Ownership Indian Point #3.
Motion to receive and file.
Item #11 - Indian Point #2 Leak.
Motion to receive and file.
Item #22 - Background Checks and Fingerprints of School Employees Legislation was passed by the State.
Motion to receive and file.
Item #38 - Purchase of Thermal Imaging Cameras.
Motion to receive and file.
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Item #21-Reduction in Blood Alcohol Content Level-
Mr. Kaplowitz suggested the item be left on the Agenda until it is included in the County’s State Legislative Package.
Item #9 – Smart Gun Technology
Mr. Kaplowitz said this is a very important issue to the County. Mr. Mosiello said local police departments would be contacting the County when this technology becomes available. Item will remain on the agenda and agencies and manufacturers will be contacted to make a presentation to the Committee.
Item #26 - Fire Horn Testing.
Motion to receive and file.
Item #28 - Harrison Fire District Name Change.
Item #37 - Funding for Probation Officers.
Motion to receive and file.
Item #40 - Prison Industry Program
Mr. Ryan knows that Legislator Abinanti has discussed the prison industry program with the Commissioner of Correction. He will check on the status of the proposal.
Item #46 - Gender Motivated Violence
Mr. Randolph was asked to arrange for a representative from the Administration come and discuss the item with the Committee.
Item #4 - Fire Police Response Team
Mr. Wishnie said that the WCVFA would bring the item before the
County Fire Advisory Board. Chief Al Mignone said that
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Motion to receive and file.
Motions carried 4-0 to receive and file Agenda Items 4,10,11,14,18, 22,23,26,28,29,32,33,35,37,38,39, and 41.
With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at