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HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY JULY 10, 2013 5:00 P.M. Committee Members Present: Karen L. White, Tim Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic /Not present excused, Dr: David Varner /Not present/excused Other Council Present: Oliver Davis in at 5:02pm, Members Derek Dieter, Gavin Ferlic, Henry Davis, Valerie Schey /Not present/ excused Others Present: Ann -Carol Nash, Andrea Beachkofsky, Chief Teachman, Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, Shubhada Kambli, Capt. Robert Hammer, Keith Crain, Sal Parisi, Brian- Bradley Real Estate, New Media Agenda: Chronic Problem Property Implementation Update Council Member Karen L. White opened the meeting at 5:00 pm. She thanked everyone for coming. She said they would be discussing the action items for implementation of ordinance 10232 -13 chronic problem properties. A proposed tracking document was shown to all attending on the screen. (copy attached) Council Member Tim Scott gave a top ten list of points that break down the important points of the ordinance. (See attached). He said he has posted this on Facebook and has talked about the ordinance on the radio. Police Chief Teachman gave an update on haw preparations are going for the job description for the sworn officer and civilian for the job openings that will go along with maintaining this ordinance. He and Capt. Hammer have been getting input from other cities and states that have similar ordinances. He then turned it over to Capt. Hammer. Capt. Hammer proceeded to explain that he has been in discussions with other cities who have a similar ordinance. They are looking into having any calls live on the web with an approximate 22 minute delay. He thinks they can have the job descriptions ready by next week for the sworn officer and have it put up in house with about a 15 day turn around. They plan to do the civilian position and open up internally for city only and then open to public if necessary after other position is filled. Council Member Oliver Davis asked about skills the civilian position would need. Capt. Hammer said it would be general office skills and an as we go with the implementation. They would also look at what the sworn officer position would need help with when everyone gets familiar with the new ordinance. This may be a part time position or may be able to be integrated with an employee who already employed. Council Member Tim Scott asked for a time line of completion. Capt. Hammer said in a week or so. Maybe by the end of next week for sure. Council Member Karen L. White informed everyone involved if there was a need for more money for implementation to make sure to put in the budget request. Code Enforcement Director Shubhada Kambli informed the committee that she was working with the IT dept. to research the ability to track multiple violations by her department with less paperwork. Looking into this primarily for their field inspectors. They are also looking into giving them access to records by a tablet or some sort of tracking device. They are also trying to