HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-09 Health and Public Safetyi. _ _ (HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY 11-23-09
Ann Puzzello, Vice-Chairperson, Health and Public Safety Committee called the meeting
to order at 3:15 p.m.
Committee Members Present: Henry L. Davis, Jr., Ann Puzzello, Timothy Rouse,
Valerie Schey, Citizen Member
Other Councilmember's Present: David Varner, Tom LaFountain, Oliver Davis
Other's Present: Martha Lewis; Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Rita Kopala, Chief
Buchanon, Gregg Zientara, Mayor Luecke, Mark Nowicki, Jeff Parrott, Gary Gilot, Jerry
Niezgodski, John Cortier
Agenda: Bill No. 87-09 -Appropriation -Emergency Driving Simulators
Vice-Chairperson Puzzello called upon Assistant Fire Chief Nowicki to make a
presentation of the appropriation request. Chief Nowicki said the SBFD had received
grants from FEMA and DHS allowing the department to purchase two (2) emergency
driving simulators. Of the $450,000 cost, the federal government would pay 80% or
$360,000 if the city would cover 20% or $90,000. (See attachment) Oliver Davis asked
if surrounding departments would have access to the units. Chief Nowicki said a training
fee schedule would be devised at a rate to cover costs. Valerie Schey asked for more
clarification as to who could get training. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand
sought assurances the fees be returned to and accounted for in fund #288. There being no
further questions, Councilmember Rouse motioned the bill go to Council favorably.
Councilmember Henry Davis seconded and all affirmed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time Vice-
Chairperson Puzzello adjourned the meeting at 3:34 p.m.
Res ectfully S bmitted,
Puzzello, Vice-C airperson
Health and Public Safety