City of Edwardsville Public Safety Committee met May 30
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Members Present: Alderman SJ Morrison
Alderwoman Andrea Miracle
Member Excused: Alderman Chris Farrar
Other Present: Mike Fillback, Director of Police
Mike Lybarger, Deputy Police Chief
Brendan McKee, Deputy Fire Chief
Cathy Hensley, Communication Coordinator
Anna Roseman, Fire Department
Katie Robberson, Ward 6
The Edwardsville Public Safety Committee meeting was called to order by Alderman SJ Morrison at 5:30 p.m. in the Governor Edwards Conference Room, 118 Hillsboro Avenue with a quorum present: Alderman SJ Morrison and Alderwoman Andrea Miracle. Alderman Chris Farrar was excused.
Public Comment:
• Katie Robberson gave information and statistics on fentanyl.
Approval of Minutes:
• Motion by Alderman Morrison, second by Alderwoman Miracle to approve minutes from the Public Safety Committee meeting held Tuesday, May 09, 2023. Motion carried, Morrison and Miracle voted aye.
Police Department:
Action Item(s):
• Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for the Illinois FY 24 Camera Grant Program and Approving the Mayor to Enter into the Award Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $343,229.50
This grant will allow the Edwardsville Police Department (EPD) to purchase body cameras and associated technology to administer the Body Worn Camera Program if awarded. Purchases of the cameras and technology must be purchased first and then apply for the grant for reimbursement.
Motion by Alderman Morrison, second by Alderwoman Miracle for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for the Illinois FY 24 Camera Grant Program and Approving the Mayor to Enter into the Award Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $343,229.50. Motion carried, Morrison and Miracle voted aye.
• Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Purchase (45) Axon Enterprise, Inc., Body Worn Cameras and Associated Technology for Administering Body Worn Camera Program
The State of Illinois is requiring that all law enforcement agencies within the state have body cameras equipped on all uniformed officers by January 1, 2025. The EPD is requesting to purchase 45 body cameras from Axon Enterprise for the Body Worn Camera Program. The cost will be broken down to five (5) yearly equal payments if Illinois FY 24 Camera Grant Program is not awarded.
Motion by Alderman Morrison, second by Alderwoman Miracle for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Purchase (45) Axon Enterprise, Inc., Body Worn Cameras and Associated Technology for Administering Body Worn Camera Program. Motion carried, Morrison and Miracle voted aye.
Fire Department:
Action Item(s):
• Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of One Lucas 3 CPR Chest Compression System, for a Total Cost of $18,660.95
This sole source purchase for Lucas 3 CPR Chest Compression System is part of a replacement scheduled that was established two (2) years ago and will help standardized equipment on each of the ambulances.
Motion by Alderman Morrison, second by Alderwoman Miracle for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of One Lucas 3 CPR Chest Compression System, for a Total Cost of $18,660.95. Motion carried, Morrison and Miracle voted aye.
• Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of One Stryker Medical ProCare Service Contract, for a Total Cost of $11,394.50
This sole source purchase for Stryker Medical ProCare Service Contract covers service, battery replacement and annual and re-occurring maintenance for the Lucas Chest Compression Systems and LifePak Cardiac Monitors.
Motion by Alderman Morrison, second by Alderwoman Miracle for an Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of One Stryker Medical ProCare Service Contract, for a Total Cost of $11,394.50. Motion carried, Morrison and Miracle voted aye.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
The next regular scheduled meeting of the Public Safety Committee is Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Motion to adjourn by Alderman Morrison, second by Alderwoman Miracle. With no further business at hand the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Motion carried, Morrison and Miracle voted aye.
https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05302023-2998
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