VILLAGE OF EVENDALE, OHIO
10500 Reading Road
Police, Fire, and Recreation
Committee Meeting
February 7th, 2012
6:15 pm
Conference Room, Municipal Building
Attendees: Doug Lohmeier, John Ranz, Don Apking, Chief Cruse, Chief Korte, Sandra Murphy, Jim Cole, Brian Baab, Jack Cameron
I. GHF Presentation
a. 5 year master plan was discussed. Mr. Ranz inquired about the role of the Harness Club and how they are used in the marketing of the farm and why it was so limited in the plan. After a lengthy discussion agreement was made to include the Harness Club in a better document role. Mr. Lohmeier asked why the increased fund raising did not have a more immediate time line. It was pointed out the plan simply states that the goal is to have an additional $50,000 per year by 2015. Increased fund raising is immediate but not at the $50,000 per year level until 2015. Other points of discussion were the reasoning of offering free memberships to all residents and the results of this action. The Farm continues to recruit volunteers & sponsor for all activities on the farm. Jim Cole talked about
the interaction between the Farm & Boy Scouts.
II. Police
• Vehicles - 2 new trade in 4 for undercover platform
Chief Korte informed us that he was trading in several vehicles to purchase a van that had a multipurpose for the department. Also he was going to order two new cruisers that are in the budget.
• Traffic - purchase JAMAR device (appropriation) Ordinance making Village grounds, enforceable
• Traffic signs
Chief Korte was asked to look into sign verbiage to reduce speeds within the residential areas. Agreeable wording could not be reached so the idea will be tabled.
• Personnel
Promotional process was brought to our attention. Mayor Apking said he would speak with the solicitor.
• Appropriation for Airsoft guns
Chief Korte advised he would be purchasing these train items
• Forfeiture letter
Chief Korte Advised the department seized money in a drug stop & that he was required to write a letter and submit it to the Attorney General’s office, Mayor and Council.
• DARE
• Teen Dances
The Sphere has been holding dances over the last 8 months with increased supervision from the department. Chief Korte advised they have demonstrated the ability to monitor the dances without further involvement from the department.
• Appropriation for NVGs
Chief Korte informed us that the he was going to order a new set of Night Vision goggles. The expenditure would come from the task force funds.
III. Fire
• Hiring update
Chief Cruse will be sending 8 candidates to the hiring committee on February 13. The department currently has one opening with another coming on March 24, 2012 and another expected within the year.
• Promotional processes update
The current retirement opens a Captains position which will create openings for the Lieutenant positions. There are 4 fire fighters that are eligible to apply for the Lieutenant.
IV. Recreation
Dave Nichols was unable to attend but will have an ordinance on the agenda to increase the pool of part-time workers to help fill time slots for others out for personal & medical reasons.
Motion to adjourn 8:24 by Mr. Ranz seconded by Mr. Lohmeier
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