Gallatin County DUI Task Force Minutes
Members
KC McLaughlin, Citizen Member
Mark Carpenter, Citizen member
Steve Scott, Citizen member
Erin Murphy, County Attorneyís Office
Cherie Lofton, MHP
Dennis Farnham, Citizen member
Bryan Moen, Bozeman PD
Rocky Hamilton, Manhattan PD
Chuck Sprague, Belgrade PD
Mark LaChapelle, MSU PD
Doug Lieurance, GCSO
Susan Wordal, City Attorneyís Office
Terry Dutro, Citizen member
Jenna Caplette, Coordinator
Guests
Tom Schwartz, NPS
Introductions
Public Comment: None
Minutes
Motion to prove April minutes K.C. second by Susan. Approved
New Business
Strategic Planning
The Strategic Planning discussion was tabled for Juneís meeting. It was proposed that meeting be rescheduled to June 8th so that Terry Profota and Stephen Scott could be there. After a brief discussion, Susan moved to reschedule the June meeting, second by Dennis. Approved.
Legislative news
The 2011 Legislative Session brought some real disappointments but also some successes. Jenna said Shanda wants to bring Becky Sturdevant back in the fall for another presentation, this time to Healthcare Providers. At that time we could have a further legislative discussion. It is a goal of Beckyís to strengthen the Common Sense Coalition over the next two years.
PI&E Committee
Jenna handed out new DUI cost cards for members to post around town. The committee is currently focused on producing another movie screen ad, for August/September, using the DUI cost card theme, focusing on how many movie dates you canít have when you have to pay for a DUI.
The Swimming Upstream Awards
The awards went very well, except for the snow storm that blew in just as the awards started. The new set up with food out in the lobby and additional seating in the community room worked well. Susan suggested changing the posted time for the awards so that the advertised time of 6:30 PM is the start time. The, let people know there will be a reception before the awards ceremony.
Discussion and review of annual plan and budget
- After a brief discussion, Susan moved to approve the Fiscal 2012 Annual Plan as presented, second by Terry D. Approved. It will be on the Commissionís consent agenda May 24th and has to be submitted to the state by June 3rd.
- Jenna presented the proposed Fiscal 2012 budget. Motion to approve by Susan, second by Erin.
Other
The group discussed a possible summer party, perhaps a picnic to be held at Bozeman Beach. The event would be alcohol-free and would include a main dish provided by the Task Force and then potluck. Shanda would like to offer kick ball. K.C. offered to check on the prices of the pavilion. July 14th is the suggested day.
Finances
Budget update/grants meeting
Jenna gave an update on the budget. She also gave an update on a meeting about grants held with the county Auditor and Grants Department yesterday. Dennis and Stephen also attended. She thought it would be helpful to rename our grants ñ Bob had suggested we no longer call them min-grants. But just calling them grants makes it confusing whether they are a grant that Task Force has received or is giving. She suggested Community Support Awards. Susan suggested Community Support Allocations. No action was taken on those suggestions pending further conversation.
DUI Task Force grants
Manhattan Requests: The Grants Committee requested that Manhattanís OT request and equipment request be separated. Overtime requests need to be targeted to high-risk DUI times or events. It was suggested that Manhattan might design a collaborative patrol with MHP or GCSO support during an event like the Potato Festival. The equipment request will be reviewed at the beginning of June.
Bozeman Police Department Camera purchase: Jenna invited this grant to use the $3000 in MDT grant funds not used by Three Forks PD. The total request is $3959, with $3000 covered by the MDT funding and the balance to come from DUI Task Force ìOther Grants.î Motion to approve by Dennis, second by Susan. Approved.
Dennis asked what happened to the DUI signs approved for Madison County. Jenna reported that she had followed up with Madison County but had not heard back. She suspects they are waiting for approval from MDT Director, Jim Lynch.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:45 PM by Susan. Second by Mark.
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