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Approved by the Board of Public Safety MINUTES November 6, 2024 Vol. 7, Page 620 BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Vote: Unanimous REGULAR MEETING City Hall Auditorium / Zoom October 2, 2024 A REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Public Safety was held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Attendance was in person and by Zoom. Present at the City Hall Auditorium were Mayor Elinor Carbone, Commissioners Doug Benedetto, Glenn McLeod, and Darlene Battle, Police Chief William Baldwin, Deputy Police Chief Bart Barown, Deputy Fire Chief David Tripp, Trinity Health EMS Manager Jeff Ganung, Drakeville VFD Fire Chief Tomasz Kalinowski. Commissioner Joe McElroy participated via Zoom. Commissioners Tylar Young, Gregg Cogswell, and Fire Chief Eric Borden were absent. Mayor Carbone called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance. Police Department Award Ceremony Officer Robert Guida received the Exceptional Duty Award. Officer Matthew Belonick received the Chief’s Citation. Sargeant Dustin Baldis received the Chief’s Citation. Officer Matthew Fifer received the Lifesaving Medal. Officer Oscar Segui received the Lifesaving Medal. Officer Daniel Stevens received the Lifesaving Medal. Officer Alexander Hubbard received the Lifesaving Medal. Officer Vincent Powell received the Lifesaving Medal. Christine Dallavalle was presented with the Civilian Service Medal. Public Comment On a motion by Commissioner Benedetto, seconded by Commissioner McLeod, the Board voted unanimously to open the meeting to the public. No one from the public wished to speak. Accept Minutes On a motion by Commissioner Benedetto, seconded by Commissioner McLeod, the Board voted to accept the Regular Meeting Minutes from September 4, 2024. Police Department Reports On a motion by Commissioner Benedetto, seconded by Commissioner Battle, the Board voted unanimously to accept Police Chief Baldwin’s reports for August 2024. Fire Department Reports On a motion by Commissioner Benedetto, seconded by Commissioner McLeod, the Board voted unanimously to accept Fire Chief Borden’s reports for August 2024. Commissioner Benedetto asked why the overtime went from $29,000 to $81,000, Deputy Chief Tripp said they are FEMA Training classes, that have been budgeted for. FEMA will be reimbursing 90% of the cost. Commissioner McLeod asked when the estimated arrival of the new firetruck in 2025, Deputy Chief Tripp said it is estimated April 2025, the company said they were 4-6 months behind. EMS Provider Reports On a motion by Commissioner Benedetto, seconded by Commissioner McLeod, the Board voted unanimously to accept the EMS Provider Activity reports for August 2024. Commissioner McLeod asked if Harwinton and Litchfield ambulance wouldn’t come to Torrington for mutual aid, Mr. Ganung said that was true. Tabled: Business by the Policy Subcommittee On a motion by Commissioner McLeod, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, the Board voted unanimously to table business by the Board of Safety Policy Subcommittee. Business by Volunteer Fire Departments On a motion by Commissioner Benedetto, seconded by Commissioner Battle, the Board voted unanimously to consider business by the Volunteer Fire Departments. Chief Kalinowski said that Drakeville have maintained a 100% response rate for calls they are dispatched to. He said they are working on upgrading their technology. Also, they had their Firefighters Ball at the Elks in Torrington to celebrate 75 years of service to the community. Business by Department Heads On a motion by Commissioner Benedetto, seconded by Commissioner McLeod, the Board voted unanimously to consider business by Department Heads. Police Chief Baldwin, Deputy Fire Chief Tripp, and EMS Manager Jeff Ganung gave the latest updates from their departments. MINUTES Vol. 7, Page 621 BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY REGULAR MEETING City Hall Auditorium / Zoom October 2, 2024 Business by Mayor & Members On a motion by Commissioner Benedetto, seconded by Commissioner McLeod, the Board voted unanimously to consider business by the Mayor and Members of the Board of Public Safety. Commissioner McElroy congratulated Ms. Dallavalle and all the Police Officers for their awards, and to Drakeville's 75 years of service to the community. Commissioner Battle thanked the Police and Fire for their service to the community. Commissioner McLeod congratulated the Officers presented with awards. Commissioner Benedetto asked Chief Baldwin if the Police Social Worker position has been filled, Chief Baldwin said there were ten applications and two interviews scheduled, and the position is still open. Commissioner Benedetto congratulated Drakeville on their 75 years. He also took a moment to congratulate City Clerk Carol Anderson on being awarded Clerk of the Year for Connecticut. Adjournment On a motion by Commissioner Benedetto, seconded by Commissioner McLeod, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted by ATTEST: Heather Abraham, Asst. City Clerk CAROL L. ANDERSON, CITY CLERK CAROL L. ANDERSON, CITY CLERK