HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-12-01 Committee of the Whole MinutesDecember 1, 1976
7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCILMEMBERS
IN ATTENDANCE
Discussion
Police Department
Budget Review
Continued from
11/16/76
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CITY OF TUKWILA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Tukwila City Hall
MINUTES Council Chambers
Council President George Hill, presiding, called the Committee of the
Whole Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
GARDNER, MS. HARRIS, HILL, MS. PESICKA, TRAYNOR, VAN DUSEN
It was noted that review of Police /Administration, Investigation,
and Capital Equipment requests was completed on November 16th.
Council President Hill stated that prior discussion had been held with
Steve Hall, Public Works Director, about the replacement of vehicles.
The possibility of the Mayor, Department Heads or Detectives using cars
for the first year then passing them along to the Patrol Division for
use was discussed.
Chief Sheets stated that, at the present time, the detective cars are
used about five years.
Council President Hill stated that the Council wanted to arrive at
a plan for getting the most use from the vehicles. Council discussed
the size of the vehicles to be purchased. Ron Johnston, Police Officer,
reported on the police vehicles that can be purchased through state bid.
The cost of compact cars and intermediate size cars was compared.
Chief Sheets stated that the department does not have big cars, they are
intermediate in size. Council requested Officer Johnston to report
back to them with a comparison on the gas mileage that can be expected
with a compact car and an intermediate size car.
Councilman Traynor requested that before purchase of these vehicles it
come back to the Council Table for approval
Police /Patrol
Concerning the Clerk /Dispatchers, Chief Sheets stated that three months is
not a realistic time period for the Dispatch Center to open.
Councilman Traynor stated that if it isn't, changes can be made in the
budget when necessary. Council President Hill suggested extending the
period to six months to prevent having to change it later and Council
agreed.
Council President Hill suggested transferring part of the personnel
from Gambling into Patrol and include a Professional Services in
Gembling to hire officers outside of the city personnel to help enforce
the Gambling laws. These people would not be easily identified by
our local establishments. Chief Sheets stated that Councilman Hill's
suggestion has merit. Ms. Harris question whether an officer from
another department could contract to work for Tukwila.
Council President Hill suggested investigating this further before
making any decisions.
Line Item requests were approved as submitted.
Police /Traffic division was discussed. Chief Sheets stated that
statistics show a need for more officers in this area. Councilman
Traynor stated he would rather see the Officers patrol in the South
center parking lots, not in the mall and suggested rearranging priorities.
Chief Sheets stated that the building of new retail stores is going to
bring more problems. Councilman Harris stated that the businesses
need to take some of the burden on themselves. She called attention
to the Mayor's recommendation that the Traffic Division be abolished
and the functions transferred to the Patrol Division.
Chief Sheets said that, to the best of his knowledge, the City needed
to show the amount used for Traffic Patrol.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
December 1, 1976
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Police Dept.
Budget Review
Continued
Council agreed with requests as submitted.
There being no further discussion, meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Ma ine Anderson