 Gallatin County DUI Task Force
Minutes: June 21, 2006
Al Stiff Professional Building 2nd floor meeting room
5:30 to 7 PM
Members:
Bob Larson, Chairperson
Steve Scott, Volunteer
E J Clark, Belgrade PD
Cherie Lofton, MHP
Guests:
Derik Pomroy, Attorney
Stacie Taylor, Mackenzie River Pizza – RBS instructor
Alli Gidley – ADSGC
Stacy Wesen, SKSC Coordinator
Absent:
Katie Donath, Volunteer, Gallatin County Probation Department
Matthew Lowy, County Attorney’s Office
Bozeman PD Representative
Manhattan PD Representative
West Yellowstone PD Representative
Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Representative
Susan Wordal, City Attorney’s Office
Shanda Smith, Gallatin County Health Department
Three Forks Marshal’s Office Representative
MSU PD Representative
New Business:
Election of Officers – EJ moved that the following slate of officers be approved:
Bob Larson, Chair
Steve Scott, Vice Chair
Steve Scott, Secretary
Katie Donath, Treasurer
Cherie seconded, slate approved
Marketing – report from Jenna
Jenna reported on the June marketing meeting results/ideas. The group agreed to meet in July in order to discuss pre-MSU marketing ideas, especially in the classified section of the Chronicle.
EJ and Cherie indicated that Crime Stoppers may have some funding for a stop- DUI sign located near boating access points for boaters to be aware of their BAC before they drive home. May also be able to fund that through MDOT
Jenna wants a postcard published for distribution that would offer a presentation by the task force.
Creating Brochures
Jenna handed out an old task force brochure for review, asked group where we could distribute new brochures
EJ indicated that the county fair would be a good place.
Susan Wordal has made suggestions about a possible new Task Force brochure using information already available on the DUI Task Force website
July or August Meeting?
After discussion Bob moved that the task force not meet in August, seconded by Steve, approved.
BUDGET:
Mini-grants
Safe Kids Safe Communities Organization request to fund Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training was considered by the task force. A presentation and discussion of the merits of the program and funding were conducted by guests Stacie Taylor, Alli Gidley, and Stacy Wesen. Steve moved that we fund the grant for $1,100, Bob seconded, approved.
Bob moved that the task force grant the Belgrade PD $500 to finish the multi-agency DUI processing room. Cherie seconded, approved.
Remaining fiscal 2006 printing funds
Jenna passed around graphics developed by NHTSA that could be used for July 4th task force ads. The group decided it was too late to do any July 4th media.
Jenna showed BAC cards created by the Butte BASICs, a project she has worked with as the GRIP marketing consultant. Bob moved, EJ seconded, that the Task Force voted to use remaining fiscal 2006 printing funds to create similar cards for use in Gallatin County. Cherie seconded, approved.
The 2007 Financial Budget is still with the county commission and the state per Jenna.
Jenna – The rent has been raised on the task force office by $120 per year. Bob moved that we fund, Cherie seconded, approved.
Bob moved that we adjourn at 7 PM, Steve seconded, approved.
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