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CommtttUs Z port: Health and Public Safety Committee "eo tfjY Common CountUY of tljt City of 0outb lettan The January 9, 1995 meeting of the Health and Public Safety Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Tom Zakrzewski at 4:00 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Council Member Zakrzewski noted that the members of the Committee include Council Members Kelly,Puzzello, Slavinskas, and himself. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Puzzello, Kelly, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Washington, Coleman, Luecke, Duda, and Ladewski; John Oxian, Don Porter, Members of the News Media, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Zakrzewski noted that at the Health and Public Safety Committee meeting held d 1 ast Friday, Bill No. 121-94 was recommended favorably ybya 4 too vote. Council Member Ladewski noted that the discussion took place on both Bills submitted , one by himself and a substitute Bill proposed by Council Member Coleman. Council Member Zakrzewski noted that he sponsored the Bill in 1988 and that the intent was to give a memorable item to each officer which is often called their"Partner"however it was never discussed as a matter of dollars and cents. Council Member Slavinskas proposed that an option of $1,000.00 be added to Section C of the proposed Ordinance. Council Mem be r Ladewski stated that he believes it would negatively impact the negotiation process with other entities. Council Member Duda stated that she would prefer a choice if at all possible. Council Member Puzzello stated that she could not vote for the dollar option. She stated that it would be brought up at negotiations even if it was not supposed to. Council Member Kelly agreed with Council Member Puzzello's position that there should be no cash gifts. The Council Attorney stated that a retro-active date should be incorporated into the final version of the proposed Bill and she would consult with both the Fire and Police Chiefs for an exact date. Council Member Luecke stated that there is a sentimental value involved however he feels strongly about this issue and suggested that perhaps disabling the weapon would be a possible alternative. Council Member Kelly stated that the protection argument is a real argument and that he would appose such an amendment. Council Member Ladewski stated that to disable the weapon may add further credence that the officers are"Irresponsible" and he could not support such a measure.