Gallatin County, MT - March 8, 2006

March 8, 2006


	Gallatin County DUI Task Force Minutes: March 8, 2006 Conference Room, US Bank Building 5:30 to 7 PM Members Present Bob Larson, Chairperson Susan Wordal, Bozeman City Prosecutor's Office Shanda Smith, Gallatin County Health Department Steve Scott, Volunteer Jenna Caplettte, Task Force Coordinator Kenneth Trent, Three Forks Marshal’s Office E J Clark, Belgrade PD Force Tolar, MSU PD Guest Charlie Kirk, Noon Rotary Club Members Absent Katie Donath, Volunteer, Gallatin County Probation Department Matthew Lowy, County Attorney’s Office GCSO Representative Bozeman PD Representative Manhattan PD Representative West Yellowstone PD Representative Swimming Upstream Awards Jenna stated there would be two media awards and we will review the articles for consideration at the April meeting. There has been no response from the Emergency Room Department. EJ recommended that the Task Force consider the phlebotomists. Jenna also suggested we consider instructors for the responsible beverage service classes. Next year the Task Force will need to take a larger role in funding the awards because GRIP has lost its funding. Jenna will email the media ads to members for consideration. She is checking on whether other groups will assist in funding the ads. Interlocks Charles Kirk of the Bozeman Noon Rotary Club, Health and Safety Committee, passed around a proposed letter for the local judges requesting that Interlocks be used as a means of preventing DUI. Susan and EJ gave Mr. Kirk some of the pros and cons of using the devices based on their experiences. 2005 DUI arrests Jenna – Nothing new to report at this time, still working on the issue. Susan and EJ recommended that comparing calls for service versus DUI arrests might give a picture of why the arrests have decreased. Rewrite by-laws to include alcohol AND other drugs? Bob passed around a proposed document describing what the Task Force does. Susan moved that we accept the document except for a few sections that she must verify that the language complies with the statutes. Bob seconded, approved. However it was later learned that the statute that created DUI Task Forces is specific to alcohol-related DUI only. Website Use Jenna passed around a handout on the website usage. Presentation to CJC Jenna gave the presentation in conjunction with MADD. 2005 April/May DUI Statistics Jenna is still working on completing. They will be presented in April. Quarterly income: $10,800. The amount is significantly lower, but if the next quarter is the same we will stay within the budget. Swimming Upstream Awards cost is $300 - $500. Susan motioned that we award up to $500 for the cost. Force seconded. Approved. Promotional Items Key chains cost $1,000. Force motioned we award $1,000. Kent seconded, approved. Jenna will look at carabineers as an alternative. Pencils and rulers requested by the Sheriff’s Office – No action at this time. Bob motioned that the meeting be adjourn. Steve seconded, approved at 7:00PM.