 Gallatin County DUI Task Force MinutesMonday, September 8, 2014 – 6:00 pm
Members present
Glen Barcus, Chair
Rocky Hamilton, Vice Chair
Mark Lachapelle, MSU PD
Ken Parelius, Citizen Member
Jerry Pape, Citizen Member
Rick Gale, ADSGC
Daniel Deming, Citizen Member
Adrian Massey, Citizen Member
Chuck Sprague, Belgrade PD
Heather Hume, Citizen Member
Steve Ette, Acting Coordinator
Guests
Pierre Martineau, County Commissioner
Bryan Adams, Justice Court Judge
Rick West, Justice Court Judge
Matt Caires, MSU Dean of Students
Brian Gootkin, Sheriff
EJ Clark, Chief of Police, Belgrade
Kyla Murray, Bozeman City Attorney’s Office
Mark Wozniak, National Park Service
Whitney Bermes, Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Chair Barcus called the meeting to Order. Chair Barcus welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Introductions: Members and guest introduced themselves.
Public comment: None.
Consent Agenda: There were no items for the Consent Agenda.
Business
Inman DUI Conference CEASE Award
- Chair Barcus explained the CEASE award submitted by himself on behalf of Erin Inman, Montana Department of Transportation who is conducting a DUI Conference in Bozeman on September 12, 2014. This conference is in conjunction with the Annie Rooney Run. Kyla Murray, Bozeman City Prosecutor explained to the group the tragic events that led to a repeat drunk driver ending Annie’s life.
- Chair Barcus asked Mark Lachapelle for the CEASE Committee’s recommendation and Mr. Lachapelle reported that the committee supported the Cease Award. A vote was taken of members and all members present voted to support the Inman DUI Conference CEASE Award.
PI&E Committee Banner
- Heather Hume presented three sample banners to be used on the DUI Task Force presentation board. Ms. Hume passed around voting slips to solicit support or comments from the Task Force.
Mr. Swanson’s report on the Gallatin County DUI Enforcement Practices and the Gallatin County DUI Task Force
- Scott Swanson presented his study of the Gallatin County DUI Enforcement Practices and the Gallatin County DUI Task Force. After the presentation, there was constructive discussion with most of those present having questions or comments concerning the report.
- Mr. Swanson asked for the Task Force’s support. Mr. Swanson also solicited any concerns to be direct to him. Mr. Swanson reported that he would consider any input before the report was finalized.
Chair Barcus adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:45 pm
Next Meeting
January 21, 2015, Wednesday at 5:30 pm, Fire Station #3
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