City of Newton Police Committee met Oct. 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Present: Mark Bolander, Chief Mike Swick, Marlene Harris, Robert Reisner, Larry Brooks, Melissa Brooks, Rosetta York, David Brown, Brandon Francis and Gayle Glumac
Discussed the Following:
• Chief Swick discussed new painting on curbs in south town. He appreciate the Street Department getting the work done.
• Swick will be ordering new safety holsters for the officers at $100.00 per holsters.
• Sheriff Francis discussed radio communications. Quality of service has been poor for some time. Francis stated that County/City has had more than one company for service over the years but no one can pinpoint and fix the problem. Starcom is the system that they are going to switch to. On top of unreliable service, parts are hard to find due to outdated system. $113,593 is the quote received from Motorola. Price also includes chargers, 2 consoles and 3 portables. 911 Board has agreed to buy 2 consoles and 3 portables. These will be used by dispatch. All band portables will be purchased to be able to communicate. Service fees will be $39 per month per unit. Price from Motorola Solutions is good until Nov. 25, 2019. Chief Swick is applying for grants to assist with the cost. Finance option can be stretched out over 3 years.
• Mayor Bolander commented that the next feral cat trapping will commence shortly. If anyone is having cat issues in their neighborhood, they can contact City Hall or Dispatch. There is a process that has to be followed in order to qualify for the city paying for it.
• Mike discussed part-time employment for PD. Mike stated a County Deputy is interested in helping out. Will need additional new part-time help.
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM
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