Police Committee

POLICE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON JANUARY 5, 2009 7:30 P.M. I. ROLL CALL: Jeff Hyde-present Steve Maurer-present Guy Wells-present Others present: Mayor O'Keefe, Police Chief Rollins, Village Administrator Pyles, Clerk- Treasurer Webb and Solicitor Bond. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-Motion by Maurer, 2nd by Wells to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as written. Vote was taken, motion carried with all voting “aye”. III. OLD BUSINESS A. Break-ins- Chief Rollins reported that we are still continuing to have problems with thefts and break-ins. A split shift has been implemented with a third officer on the street. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. New Employees- Chief Rollins recommending hiring two park-time dispatchers: Joslyn M. Erienmeyer and Kelly S. Spence at $12.00 per hour. He also recommended the employment of Joshua D. Poling as a part-time officer at $14.00 per hour. Mayor O’Keefe felt all of the positions should be advertised in the newspaper to make sure we get the best candidates. Solicitor Bond also indicated that an advertisement would ensure all minorities are aware of the openings. Mr. Rollins will advertise in the Enterprise and Chronicle and come back with a recommendation at a special meeting on January 26, 2009. B. Discussion on Wellington Township Policing-Township Trustee Virginia Hayes addressed the committee on the concept of Wellington Police Department policing Wellington Township. Mr. Maurer questioned if we had jurisdiction. Solicitor Bond presented copies of ORC 737.04 concerning mutual aid contracts for police protection and allows for policing contracts between government entities. Chief Rollins presented a cost estimate ($280,000.00) that would cover the costs for a full-time officer, cruiser/maintenance/gas and dispatch services. Mr. Wells suggested we find out how many calls the township gets in a year to get a better estimate of costs. Discussion followed on the present mutual aid services and how this contract would effect the departments involved. Ms. Hayes stated that she would take the cost estimate and the Committee comments back to the Township meeting for additions discussion. Mr. Hyde thanked Mr. Wells for being pro-active on this issue and felt the committee would be open to further discussions. V. ADJOURN- Motion by Hyde, 2nd by Maurer to adjourn. 8:45 p.m. Date: _______________________________ Clerk-Treasurer________________________ Village of Wellington Police Committee Minutes Page 1 of 1