Gallatin County DUI Task Force
Members
Becky Johnson, ADSGC
Deborah Pratt, Deputy Gallatin County Attorney
Bob Larson, Citizen Volunteer
Thomas Bonnell, MSU PD
Hal Richardson, Bozeman PD
Jonathan Cook, Three Forks Marshall's Office
Jeff McRae, Manhattan PD
David Keen, Belgrade PD
Cherie Lofton, MHP
Stephen Scott, Chairperson
Susan Wordal, Bozeman City Prosecutor
Gordon Berger, WYPD
Jenna Caplette, Coordinator
Guest
Sydney Hoffman, Bozeman, presenting mini grant application
Ellie Staley, Downtown Bozeman Partnership, presenting mini grant application
Dana Morgan, MADD
Ann Velishek, MADD
Susan Bianchini, MADD
Marty Kent, Bozeman PD
K.C. McLaughlin, Belgrade, citizen interested in joining the Task Force
Absent
Shanda Smith, Gallatin County HD
Alex Fuller, GCSO
Christina Crow, Citizen Volunteer
Minutes: Review of last minute’s meeting. Bob Larson motions to approve, seconded, passed.
New Business
Report on success of and feedback from Swimming Upstream awards.
Further discussion on essay contest, Susan Wordal and Steve Scott are working on refining the idea.
Jenna Caplette proposed draft budget for 2009 and reported on current budget. Improved Internet access may be necessary for efficient county VPN access. No need for a new computer currently.
Sydney Hoffner reported on the status of a short film production and opportunity for the Task Force logo on the credits, with 8 copies provided to the task force. Limited screening in the first year after completion will be limited due to international screenings for competition. Susan Wordal motioned to contribute $1,500 in mini grant funds, Hal Richardson seconded, motion approved.
There has not yet been a mini-grant submitted to the Task Force for compliance check funding though Jenna has solicited applications.
The National Park Service will conduct safety checks at mile marker 16, April 27th and May 8th. Marty and Cheri discussed Marty’s efforts to conduct municipal safety check-points. Safety checks must be advertised in the newspaper.
Ellie Staley with the Downtown Bozeman Partnership presented proposed changes to this year’s Music on Main. Open containers will be confined to a delineated area. Over- serving will be addressed to curb underage drinking. She submitted an application for funding for wrist bands. The wristband could contain the DUI Task Force logo and will be provided to those of age who can then choose to consume alcohol in the delineated area. The Bozeman PD fully endorses these improvements. Suggestion to support Late Night Streamline or police force funding suggested as alternatives. There was some concern from Task Force members about funding the wrist bands, or including the DUI Task Force logo on them, as promoting drinking, open containers, etc.
Marty presented a mini-grant application for police video camera equipment.
Round table
Feedback on Swimming Upstream Awards
Further conversation on legislative issues
Possible focuses for the Bozeman Community Alcohol Coalition
Possible uses of the Bob Larson special mini-grant funds
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