 Gallatin County DUI Task ForceMinutes
July 18, 2007
Wilson School Board Room & Roundtable Discussion
5:30 to 7:00 PM, 7:30 to 8:30 PM
Members:
Bob Larson, Chairperson
Stephen Scott, Vice Chair, Secretary
Susan Wordal, City Prosecutor’s Office
Hal Richardson, Bozeman PD
Force Tolar, MSU PD
Christina Crow, Citizen Volunteer
Becky Johnson, Citizen Volunteer
Belgrade Police Officer
Jenna Caplette
Guests:
Kezia Vernon, ASMSU Community Outreach
Jenny Haubenreiser, ASMSU Health Promotions
MADD Representatives, Bozeman Chapter
Treatment Release Center Coordinator
Absent:
Susan Wordal, City Prosecutor’s Office
Matt Lowy, Deputy County Attorney
Minutes from June 20, 2007
Force Tolar motioned to approve the minutes from June 20, 2007. Shanda seconded the motion seconded. Approved. *Correction made: Streamline late night will be in operation from 9:30 PM-2:30 AM, Thursday through Saturday.
New Business
Marketing
Posters were placed at the Fairgrounds over the 4th of July and more were to be added for Summer Fair activities.
A suggestion by Jenna was made to repeat the “Guerilla Marketing” campaign (faux classified ads in the paper), total fees approximately $400. Funds are within budget, and motion was approved.
A motion was made to create a Labor Day Poster similar to last year’s to use again this Labor Day. Motion approved.
Other Business
Highway Patrol Officer addressed Encroachment permit regarding new DUI in Montana Road signs posting, and stated that they will travel to the MDOT and research posting.
Jenna will be attending the MADD Conference in St. Louis, MO.
Finances
Fiscal 2007 preliminary report was presented.
Roundatable Minutes: DUI Task Force, MADD, & Guests
Both groups state purpose and mission statements and intent to work together and in the sharing of common goals.
MADD is pursuing growth to gain paid staff.
DUI Task force presents 2006-2007 BAC and DUI statistics.
MIP victim impact panel instructor stated that have been successful and well attended by offenders.
Melissa Kelly, director of the Pre-Release Center, offered services of center residents in the form of labor and volunteer services.
MSU presented “Site of Last Drink” Summary Report based on 2004-2006 survey of DUI offenders.
Bite of Bozeman and Music on Main events are discussed as areas of concern. There are difficulties in patrolling and maintaining order when excessive abuse of alcohol is undertaken at general family oriented events.
Mandatory BAC communication on tickets, etc. is addressed. BAC monitoring is important for ACT classes to show likely level of alcohol involvement for a particular offender. Suggestion is made that a higher superiors or judicial party would need to ask enforcement officers to include that information on citations. Sometimes that information is considered potentially prejudicial. Additional suggestion that the ticket be changed as it is unclear now.
Grant for Visual Trial (software to assist prosecution in visual presentation of evidence at DUI trial) has been submitted.
Discussion on Interlock devices was raised. Effectiveness and availability was discussed. Research will be conducted in regards to effectiveness of installation and availability of installation centers.
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