HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-2019 PSAC Abbreviated MinutesCity of Hastings
Public Safety Advisory Commission
January 17, 2019 – 6:30 p.m.
Volunteer Room
Abbreviated Minutes
1) Call to Order – Chair Bryon Ascheman – Called to Order at 6:30 p.m.
2) Welcome/Introductions – Ascheman
a) Police Department new employee introduction – New police officer Nick Cross was
introduced. Sgt. Bauer also spoke to the group.
3) Election of Officers for 2019 – Brian Ascheman was re-elected as chair and Dolores Pemble
as co-chair.
4) New Business
a) Police Department Updates – Schafer -Staffing, promotions, yearend statistics, and
officer involved shooting update.
b) Fire Department Updates – Schutt – Staffing, training, yearend statistics, equipment,
and recent incidents.
c) 2019 Events – Police Week Open House 5/14/19 and NNO 8/6/19
5) Old Business
a) Continue year-end summary discussion – Ascheman and Rohloff working on it.
b) Tobacco/Vaping Ordinance discussion and review – SRO Kline provided insight on
Vaping in our schools. Discussion followed about alternative measure to
Tobacco21/Vaping ordinance reform. Staff assigned to research further.
c) Residential Rental License and usage discussion – Commission will not be taking action.
6) Establish/confirm next meeting date – Commission would like to meet more often in order
to accomplish more tasks. – Work Session scheduled for February 6, 2019 @ 6:30 pm.
7) Adjournment - Chair Ascheman at 8:30 pm.