HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/2019 Minutes PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
City Council Chambers
Port Angeles, Washington
January 17, 2019
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Barnard called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Advisory Board to order at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Alan Barnard, Evan Brown, Nolan Duce, Kathleen Graf, Pamela Lindquist, Kiara
Schmitt, Shana Scott, Dr. Ed Zoble
Members Absent: Mark Bowes, Lourene O'Brien
Staff Present: Brian Smith, Police Chief; Mike Sanders, Assistant Fire Chief; Catherine Dewey, Secretary
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
It was moved by Nolan and seconded by Scott to approve the October meeting minutes. Motion passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Alan opened the meeting by welcoming the Board back after the New Year and addressing those in
attendance. Alan also noted that there are two vacancies on the Board and that we currently have three
applications. The Board is looking to fill the positions of EMS and Diverse Segments with qualified
applicants. The applicants will be invited to attend the February meeting and the Board will then vote on
the applicants that they would like to move forward in sending to Council for approval.
Port Angeles Police Department Report: Chief Smith noted that the Police Department is fully staffed in
2019 but that Dispatch currently have four vacancies and is expecting 2 more vacancies in the spring. Chief
Smith announced that they are considering nominations for Officer of the Year for 2018. The Rediscovery
Program is coming along great with the assistance for Amy Miller. Chief announced that Cpl. Dombrowski
will be retiring in September.
Port Angeles Fire Department Report: Assistant Chief Sanders announced that the Fire Department is
currently recruiting and that the most important thing is finding the right people to fill the open positions.
Chief Sanders noted that Tyler Wildeman was heading off to the Fire Academy and would be back to shift
in April. The Community Paramedic program has started and Daniel Montana is the Department's
Community Paramedic. The purpose of this program is to reduce repeat visits to the Emergency Room and
we expect to see a community wide impact. Chief also noted that the Falls Program is also coming along
well and getting great feedback. Chief Sanders discussed the Windstorm,he feels that it went well and that
the City as a whole is learning from the even and finding ways to improve and adapt in the future.
Conversation ensued.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tom Mitchel commented on the license and transmitter that the Fire Department maintains and also had
concern that emergency information was primarily being distributed through social media and many people
either did not have internet or do not have social media or even a computer.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
Schmitt— noted that she had a great time volunteering with Operation Candy Cane. She also noted that
she's experienced an increase of students smoking near campus and is curious what can be done about this.
Dr. Zoble—inquired about a warming station during the Wind Storm. (Vern Burton would be this location)
Grag—noted that the windstorm was a learning experience for her and she hopes others are also evaluating
their shortcomings and better preparing as homeowners.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Barnard adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
The next meeting is Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.