Gallatin County DUI Task Force
Members
Stephen Scott, Chair
Christina Crow, Citizen Volunteer
Shanda Smith, Citizen Volunteer, Gallatin County Health Department
Cheri Lofton, MHP
Bob Larson, Citizen Volunteer
David Keen, Belgrade PD
Jeff McRae, Manhattan PD
Jonathon Cook, Three Forks Marshal's Office
Susan Wordal, City Prosecutor
Gordon Berger, West Yellowstone PD
Paul O’Brien, ASMSU
Jenna Caplette, Coordinator
Absent
Deb Pratt, Deputy County Atty, excused
Introductions
Meeting brought to order. Bob Larson motions prior minutes for approval, Susan Wordal seconds. Minutes unanimously approved.
New Business
Welcome to new member, Katherine McLaughlin
Membership vacancy, Becky Johnson. Consider creating permanent, rotating position for ADSGC Prevention Specialist. Would require a change in the by-laws.
June, nominations for elections. Need secretary.
Jenna reports on HWY 191 Safety checks inside Yellowstone Park. Two DUIs were obtained at the April 24th safety check she visited. That event was successful and well-orchestrated. There was another check in early May. There are no future security checks scheduled at this time.
Bob Larson viewed the film the Task Force funded and noticed an error in how the DUI Task Force is mentioned in the credits. Corrections need to be made before we complete the funding process.
Cheri Lofton mentioned that though the DUI Task Force has to focus on alcohol-related impairment, MHP Sgt. Wisnewski would like to come in and present on drug recognition and how it works.
Marketing
Discuss marketing grant request to the state, May 31st deadline
Quarterly DUI Advertising Campaign
- Back to School (before sweet pea through the holiday), Chronicle on Police Reports page) ad, Answer Book ad on campus
- Christmas: Obvious Ads, continue with postcards to businesses (?), inserts with Chamber of Commerce newsletters.
- Discontinue BAC cards (they have been popular in the past). Maybe add a Late Night Streamline route map/schedule and tag in with BAC in one foldout?
Jenna’s proposed plan was motioned for approval by Susan Wordal, and seconded by Jeff McRae. Unanimous approval.
Memorial Day: group ad with Chronicle is moving forward. Jenna committed to two campaigns with KBOZ, one on graduation weekend and one for Memorial Day: 100 ads at $100 for each.
Profile on Cherie will be featured in the August issue of Balance magazine (Chronicle)
Discuss, finalize and approve plan for Fiscal 2009
Quarterly state DUI Task Force meeting, May 30th, Hamilton
Move to amend and approve DUI Task Force Plan by Susan Wordal, seconded by Jeff McRae. Unanimous approval.
Finances
Finalize and approve budget for Fiscal 2009. Motioned for approval of proposed budget (with 5% increase-salary and wages $22,104) by Vice Chair, seconded by Bob Larson. Unanimously approved.
Mini-grants
Final consideration and vote on wristbands for Music on Main for first line item of 1,000. Potential messages, “DUI: You Can’t Afford it.” “Get home safe and free: Ride Latenight.” “Be Smart, Ride the Bus.” Length is limited, so several messages that could combine the Latenight service and DUI, or ultimately the “You can’t afford It” will be used. Bob Larson motioned to submit three options, Paul O’Brien seconded. Unanimously approved.Bozeman PD Request…tabled 'til next meeting
Others: First look at Belgrade PD request for camera; grant request from Three Forks Marshall’s office
Motion for approval of West Yellowstone DUI signs by Bob Larson, (approx. $500 for two signs) seconded by redhead. Unanimously approved.
Meeting Adjourned
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