HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/2019 Minutes PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
Port Angeles Fire Department
Port Angeles, Washington
October 16th, 2019
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Barnard called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Advisory Board to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Alan Barnard, Evan Brown, Pamela Lindquist,Thomas Mitchell, Lourene O'Brien, Kiara
Schmitt, Shana Scott, Teresa Sesma-Meyers, Dr. Ed Zoble
Members Absent: Nolan Duce, Kathleen Graf
Staff Present: Brian Smith, Police Chief; Ken Dubuc, Fire Chief; Catherine Dewey, Secretary
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
It was moved by Shana and seconded by Lourene to approve the September meeting minutes. Motion passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Alan opened the meeting by welcoming the evening's guests, Charlie McCaughan and Alan Oman whom are
both applying for a position on the Board. At this time both candidates took a few moments to introduce
themselves to the board and to express their interest in joining. It was decided by the members of the board that
a vote would be made at the next scheduled meeting as to which candidate would be recommended to Council as
a Public Safety Advisory Board member.
Port Angeles Police Department Report: Chief Smith handed out the Police Department's Mid-Year Report and
the 2020 preliminary budget for the Board to review. He also announced that the PD had obtained Washington
Association of Sheriffs &Police Chiefs Law Enforcement Accreditation. Corey Malone and Dave Dombrowski
were accreditation managers and had a huge roll in this success as well as the relationship and mentorship with
Lorraine Shore and the Clallam County Sheriff's Office. Chief Smith also noted that calls are dropping slightly and
believes it could reflect the neighborhood watch program and the reach it has had in education the public as to how
to protect themselves, their property and neighborhoods. Chief Smith also noted that the Mid-Year Report reflects
that burglary and theft and down in the City but that violent crimes are up. In January two part-time code
enforcement officers are joining the PD.
Port Angeles Fire Department Report: Chief Dubuc gave an update on the Community Paramedic program and
the need for funding from partner agencies in order for the program to continue. Chief Dubuc also announced that
the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau has sent a letter to him expressing their intention to visit in late 2020.
The WSRB gives a rating between 1-10 and this rating is based on many different factors but much of it is Fire and
Prevention related, the City currently holds a rating of 4 which is great.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
Pam—Pleased to see the new stop signs at 8rh and I
Theresa—Congratulated the PD on their accreditation and also asked Chief Smith what he believed was
impacting the burglary and theft numbers. Chief said that he believes that putting the bad guys away and off of
the streets has had a great impact on seeing those numbers drop.
Kiara—Homecoming was a success and she thanked the PD and FD for their escort. The HS had 39 Japanese
exchange students this year.
Shana- Referenced the Mid-Year Reports and asked why calls were increased in June, Chief Smith believes that
is due to more daylight and warmer weather. You'll see this trend year after year.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Barnard adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The next meeting is Wednesday,November 20,2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Port Angeles Fire Department