11-23-09 Health and Public Safety

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i. _ _ (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