I. Call to Order

Kathy Bennett called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009.

II. Roll Call

Public Safety Members present were Jamie Shulze, Jayne Kraybill, April Bender, and Kathy Bennett. Cindy Etchemendy was absent. Village Administrator and Lawyer, Bruce Kelly and Dave Wallace, Public Safety Director, were also present. Kathy said “Committee Nominations” will be added to the Village Council Agenda at the June 2, 2009 meeting to officially appoint April Bender to the Public Safety Committee.

III. Approval of the May 26, 2009 Agenda

MOTION: To approve the agenda of the May 26, 2009 Public Safety Meeting

Motion: Jayne Kraybill Seconded: April Bender Passed: 4-0

IV. Approval of the November 16, 2007 Minutes

After some discussion about how old the minutes were and how the Public Safety Committee had not met, it was moved to approve the minutes.

MOTION: To approve the minutes as submitted from the November 26, 2007 Meeting.

Motion: Jamie Shulze Seconded: Jayne Kraybill Passed: 4-0

V. New Business

A. Village Evacuation Plan – Review

The Village Evacuation Plan was handed out to the members and discussion followed. It was stated that the Plan resides on the Village website even though it was done in June, 2003. Adriana Blake, TSV, Inc., said by phone that the Corporation was still in agreement with the plan as originally agreed upon. Discussion included Law Enforcement using their loudspeakers and traveling around the village to notify residents in the event of a major wildland fire. No changes were made to the Plan and no action was taken.

B. Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Bruce Kelly introduced a proposed Ordinance requiring all residential buildings to install carbon monoxide detectors. Bruce addressed each item in the ordinance. This ordinance will be introduced at the June 2, 2009 Village Council Meeting and will be adopted at the July 7, 2009 meeting. After adoption of this ordinance, the Village will follow the example of Snowmass Village, Colorado, by advertising the ordinance in the newpaper and notification will be sent out in all water and sewer bills.

C. Automatic Electronic Defibrillators (AED’s)

Bruce explained to the Committee that we (the Village), cannot install AED’s in various hotels, condo complexes, etc., as this is a violation of the anti-donation clause. It was determined that although AED’s cost approximately $1500, Kathy said she would urge private entities to consider this purchase. The Department of Health may have an agreement to be able to help businesses and residences to acquire AED’s. Discussion was held regarding where we currently have AED’s.

D. Public Safety Issues

A. Cliff safety on Sutton Place by Edelweiss

The fence is down again on Sutton Place prior to arriving at the Edelweiss (on the right). Kathy said she would talk to TSV Inc., and the Forest Service. Forest Service discussion followed. It needs to be fixed prior to July 4^th.

B. Bear Alert, as in previous years

Kathy distributed bear flyers that have been used during the previous years and asked the members of the Committee if they would make copies and put in their hotels, condo units, etc. Discussion was held on bears and how to avoid them, and what happens to bears that enter a building, etc. Dave said he would be meeting with all groups that come to the Village, i.e., Jillana Ballet School, School of Music, etc., to make them bear aware.

Jamie asked about bear proof dumpsters; where to get them, etc. Said the Bavarian doesn’t offer garbage service to new owners of the Casitas. The Forest Service may know. Kathy also mentioned that the only dumpster allowed in the Village was the one by the sewer plant. Kathy told Bruce that the dumpster at the plant was no longer bear proof; the latch is broken. Bruce made a note of it.

C. Pamphlet on Safety and Hiking

Kathy also handed out a flyer that was composed by the Fire Department and EMS regarding safety and hiking. The Chamber hands out these flyers. This was an FYI, but Kathy again asked the members to distribute these flyers whenever possible.

VI. Status Reports

A. Police Department

Dave Wallace said all is pretty quiet in the Village, but he worked in Red River this weekend helping out their Law Enforcement with the motorcycle rally. Dave said he was really glad that the rally was not happening up here. He said there was some trouble, lots of chaos, and the rain was not a deterrent. Dave talked about another motorcycle rally in the Town of Taos, July 10^th through the 12^th. The promotors for this event are predicting 20,000 people. Kathy said this coincides with Pow Wow weekend.

B. Fire Department

Dave said the old yellow Fire Truck is being given to the Picuris Pueblo and the ambulance has been moved into one of the fire truck bays. All EMS equipment has been moved to the main firehouse. The green fire truck is now at the substation.

C. EMS Department

Dave said we gained two new members to the EMS roster from the last First Responder Course this past Spring. April asked when the next class would be given. Kathy said she would call Carl Gilmore to see how many people are required for him to teach a class.

VII. Miscellaneous – July 4^th help/volunteers – discussion was held.

Kathy also asked if Village Staff could pick up the mail in P.O. Box 911, because she always forgets to do it.

VIII. Date, Time, Place for the Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Public Safety Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2009; meeting place to be determined.

IX. Adjournment

MOTION: To adjourn.

Motion: Jamie Shulze Seconded: Jane Kraybill Passed: 4-0