Gallatin County DUI Task Force
Members
Jeremy Ewan, MSU PD
Hal Richardson, Bozeman PD
Scott Lanzon, County Attorney’s Office
Force Tolar, Sheriff’s Office
Jeff McRae, Manhattan PD
Robert Larson, Citizen Volunteer
Stephen Scott, Citizen Volunteer
Jenna Caplette, Coordinator
Guests
Tom Schwartz and Curtis Pillonato - National Park Service
Approval of May Minutes
New business
Lifesavers Conference
Stephen and Jenna presented about half of their material from the Lifesavers Conference, including discussions on
- Older and Teen Drivers, Interlocks, Motorcyclists and DUI, Safety Check points, DUI and the Judiciary and other policy and enforcement issues.
- Among other things, the group discussed how interlocks and misdemeanor probation could be better utilized in Gallatin County for DUI offenders.
Compliance checks
- Jenna presented some background on the state’s decision not to ask for an opinion from the Attorney General’s office on this question of DUI Task Force funding of compliance checks and general involvement in the issue of underage alcohol misuse. She has formed a working group to discuss action on this issue. The group will meet in late July to decide on a course of action.
Task Force Officers for Fiscal 2010
- It was suggested that the Task Force work with rotating chairs this fiscal year to give people a chance to experience what the job of Chair is. The position would rotate quarterly. Stephen will chair July’s meeting. Susan motioned that the group provisionally approve an amendment to the bylaws allowing a quarterly rotation of the chair for the next year, with final adoption of that change in the by-laws at the end of Fiscal 2010 if it’s found to be a workable option. Hal seconded. Unanimous approval. Final consideration and vote at the July meeting.
- The nominations for the first slate of officers were:
- Cherie Lofton for chair, nominated by Stephen.
- Christina Crow for vice-chair; and KC McLaughlin for secretary, nominated by Bob Larson.
Nominations are open until the July meeting, at which time officers will be elected.
Marketing
- Alcohol Myths: Jenna handed out a list of eleven potential myths and asked the group to edit or add to the list. She will also email the list to membership. The campaign will be finalized at the next meeting. $500 for the campaign was approved in April.
- July 4th posters: Jenna will work with Shanda to choose a poster for use for July 4th. The group approved $75 for printing. Susan motioned, Scott seconded. Unanimous approval.
Finances
Final approval of budget for Fiscal 2010 in July. Jenna presented the budget as it was tentatively approved and as entered in to the county’s budget process.
Jenna suggested the group purchase two pair of silver-label Fatal Vision Goggles for MSU PD to replace two badly scratched pairs that have been heavily used. In the past you could have goggles repaired but that’s no longer an option. It’s important to get them replaced now so they can be used with in-coming students. Force motioned for approval of $325 to purchase the goggles and cover postage. Susan seconded. Unanimous approval.
Stephen reminded the group there will be no meeting in August.
Meeting adjourned at 7:05, Susan motioned for adjournment; Bob seconded.
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