Board of Public Safety

Meeting Minutes of the BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY July 15, 2020 Wildwood City Hall Council Chambers 16860 Main Street APPROVED Committee Members in Attendance: Marshal Scott Collier Captain James Mundel, St Louis County Police Board Member Lynette Baker Council Member Dave Bertolino Board Member Denny Welker Board Member Jeff Baker Deputy Chief John Bradley Also Present: Rick Brown, Director of Public Works / City Engineer Sam Anselm, City Administrator I. ROLL CALL A roll call was taken at 6:30 pm, with the above noted as present. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Marshal Scott Collier to accept the minutes from the May 7th meeting. All members voted in favor. III. PUBLIC COMMENT A. None IV. FOR INFORMATION A. Review of the 2019 Crash Analysis 1. Captain James Mundel explained various aspects of the 2019 Crash Analysis report and responded to questions from the Board. 1 V. OLD BUSINESS A. Review of Draft Deer Management Plan 1) Director of Public Works, Rick Brown read through the main points of the Draft Deer Management Plan. 2) The Board discussed various aspects of the draft plan, and how best to present the plan to the City. 3) Board Member Dave Bertolino made a motion to first present and discuss the draft plan to the Administration/ Public Works meeting on August 4th. Board Member Denny Welker seconded the motion. All members then voted in agreement. B. Update on the Acquisition of LiveScan Fingerprint Workstation 1) Captain James Mundel explained the current situation regarding the LiveScan Fingerprint Workstation. The unit was acquired but it also requires a separate purchase of a Regis computer, to properly run and connect with current police networks. The Regis system is $2200/ year for maintenance, and $6000 in additional equipment costs. 2) Sam Anselm, the City Administrator recommended that the Board approve costs using available Prop P funds. 3) A motion was made by Captain James Mundel to fund the workstation with Prop P funds. That motion was seconded by Board Member Lynette Baker. All Board Members voted in support of the motion. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Allenton Road Traffic Concerns 1) A resident who lives on Allenton Road is concerned about speeding traffic and through traffic of large trucks on this rural road. He has requested that the road be restricted to through truck traffic and that the speeding be addressed. The Board debated and discussed the details. 2) Captain James Mundel suggested to install a LED radar sign, to alert on coming vehicles of their speed, and that this tactic is used to slow traffic in similar areas of the city. The cost is $4000 for the sign plus the cost of installation. Board Member Lynette Baker made a motion to purchase the sign and a second was supported by Board Member Jeff Baker. All Board Members voted Aye. 3) Board Member Dave Bertolino made a motion to recommend an ordinance to restrict large truck traffic on Allenton Road, with an exception for local deliveries. Board Member Jeff Baker seconded the motion. Marshall Scott Collier voted no, and all other Board Members voted Aye. The motion passed. B. Alt Road Traffic Concerns and a Proposed Dusk to Dawn Streetlight 1) A church on Alt Road has suggested that a truck restriction be place on Alt Road. Large trucks have mistakenly turned down Alt Road and used the church’s parking lot to turn around, and caused damage. The City has previously suggested that the church post signage or a gate. No motion was made by the Board to restrict the road. 2) It has been requested that a dusk to dawn streetlight be installed at the intersection of State Route 109 and Alt Road to benefit traffic safety. Board Member Dave Bertolino made a motion that the Board recommend the allocation of funds for the streetlight. He asks that Public Works reach out to the 2  Homeowners Association at Radcliffe Place to inform them of the installation before it is installed. Board Member Denny Welker seconded the motion, and all Board Members voted in favor. C. Windsor Crest Boulevard Emergency Access 1) On June 24th in the Windsor Crest Subdivision, a Metro West Fire District ladder truck was unable to respond directly to a call on Windsor Crest Boulevard, as their access to the street was obstructed by parked cars. 2) The Board discussed possible solutions, such as a “No Parking to Corner” sign, which would help emergency vehicle make the turn. Captain James Mundel and the Wildwood Precinct will communicate with the Subdivision Homeowners Association to discuss solutions that will work for emergency services and for the Subdivision. VII. NOT READY FOR ACTION A) No items VIII. OTHER A) Speeding on Fullerton Meadow between Forest Leaf Parkway and West Glen Farms. 1) Council Member Deborah McCutcheon raised concerns and asked for a speed survey of the area. 2) Captain James Mundel stated that there the precinct very recently had completed one and that it will be on the next Board of Public Safety Agenda. IX. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Marshal Scott Collier and was seconded by Board Member Denny Welker. A vote was taken with all members in agreement. The meeting adjourned at 8:30. Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Scherer Administrative Assistant for Public Works 3