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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 4C_2/23/1989 ,{ i . 5;1114 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA .•• ' ,•ii Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive 1"1 ��,,� Tequesta. Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 746-7457 t,.‘ VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1989 I. A meeting of the Public Safety Committee of the Village Council was held on Thursday, February 2, 1989 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Public Safety Committee Chairman Joseph N. Capretta. Public Safety Committee members present were: Committee Chairman Joseph N. Capretta and Co-Chairman William E. Burckart. Staff members present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; Carl R. Roderick, Chief of Police; Steve Allison; Lieutenant Police Department; Wendy K. Harrison, Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Clerk. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as submitted. Chairman Capretta indicated the purpose of the meeting was to discuss Police Department matters including (1) a review and analysis of overtime expenditures of the Village Police Department in relation to other local Police Departments, (2) a review and, analysis of per capita cost comparisons of the Tequesta Police Department in comparison to other local Police Departments, (3) a review of progress completed to-date regarding the Police Department Operations Manual to include departmental promotion procedures, which are four of the items specified to be addressed by the Chief of Police in the August 22, 1988 Memorandum specifying conditions to be met contingent upon the permanent appointment of the Chief of Police. III. A REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF OVERTIME EXPENDITURES FOR THE TEQUESTA POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPARED TO OTHER LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS. Chief Roderick reviewed an analysis of the average employee overtime cost which is $1,667 per employee compared to Jupiter $2,763, Juno Beach $1,533, Lake Park $1,479 and Palm Beach Gardens $1,552. Chief Roderick indicated that Tequesta's overtime costs were in line with other local department overtime costs and he noted larger size departments could absorb the loss of one officer on a shift without any significant impact to the department's efficiency, which is not the case with smaller departments. He also stated that if the County Sheriff Department provided a Breathalyzer testing facility at the North County Sub-Station, the Village would realize a reduction in overtime costs resulting from one officer being required to attend court hearings rather than the present situation which requires three officers associated with a DUI arrest attending such hearings. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes February 9, 1989 Page 2 - Chairman Capretta and Co-chairman Burckart concurred that the Tequesta Police Department overtime appeared to be comparable with other local Police Departments within the area and they supported efforts to provide for the Breathalyzer testing facility at the North County Sheriff Sub-station. IV. A REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE PER CAPITA COST COMPARISON OF THE TEQUESTA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO NEIGHBORING POLICE DEPARTMENTS. Chief Roderick reviewed a budget comparison report denoting the average employee cost of Tequesta Police Officers which is 847,801. compared to Jupiter $41,648, Juno Beach $35,146, Lake Park $34,956, and Palm Beach Gardens $37,823. Chief Roderick noted when the average employee cost was broken into the categories of employee service cost, operations cost and capital cost, it is apparent that the personnel service cost are significantly higher than the other comparable municipalities, which is a result primarily attributed to the Village's contributions to the Florida Retirement System. Of the five municipalities compared in addition to Tequesta the only municipality participating in the Florida Retirement System is Juno Beach. It was noted that Tequesta's contribution to the Florida Retirement System effective January 1, 1989 is 17. 98% of gross payroll cost. Whereas, the Town of Jupiter contribution to a private contributory retirement plan is only half of a percent of gross payroll cost. It was also noted that at the present time, the Village of Tequesta provides Life and Health Insurance for employees dependents, with the Village contributing 100% of premiums with exception of dependent dental coverage. The Village Manager noted that effective October 1, 1989, Village employees provided with dependent Health Insurance Coverage will be required to contribute $15.00 per pay in addition to the $9.00 per pay currently charged for dependent dental coverage. Chairman Capretta emphasized that the Village Administration and Management personnel of the Police Department should draft a schedule of benefits provided Village employees and emphasize the cost and the benefits provided employees by the Village. The Village Manager reported that the Florida League of Cities was currently in the process of requesting legislation from the State Legislature which will enable municipalities desiring so to opt out of the Florida Retirement System. Chairman Capretta and Co-Chairman Burckart endorsed such efforts and requested that the Village Manager keep them apprised of the progress by the League. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes February 9, 1989 Page 3 - V. A REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS MANUAL INCLUDING PROMOTION PROCEDURES. Chief Roderick reviewed portions of the proposed Police Department Operations Manual which was approximately 40% complete. Upon completion of the review, Chairman Capretta emphasized the need to establish a definite date for completion of the Manual, and he also emphasized the importance of participation in the preparation of the document by all officers of the department. He suggested that the various sections of the Manual concerned with the public safety of Police Department Personnel and other areas of high priority be given immediate attention for completion to be determined on a priority basis. Co-chairman Burckart concurred with Chairman Capretta's recommendations. VI. PLANS FOR A FUTURE POLICE DEPARTMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT FACILITY. Chairman Capretta questioned the current status with regards to plans for a future Police Department or Public Safety Facility. Village Manager Bradford indicated preliminary reviews concerning such a facility indicated the need for a building of approximately 4,000 square foot. Chairman Capretta suggested that the Police Chief encourage input from all department personnel with regards to the design of such a facility. Co-Chairman Burckart suggested that the Village Manager appeal to the large corporations such as Barnett Bank and Community Savings during negotiations for the purchase of Right-of-Way property for the Tequesta Drive Widening Project, and request that approximate 50% of the negotiated purchase price to be paid for the Right-of-Way Property by the Village be donated to the Village to be applied towards construction of a new Public Safety Facility. Mr. Burckart was of the opinion that if the building was dedicated on behalf of the contributors such a request could be accommodated. Chairman Capretta also requested that the Police Department provide viable data on a reoccurring basis, such as a monthly report which will provide a means of measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of Police Department operations. This data would enable the Village Council and the citizens of Tequesta to clearly see if the additional money we spend on Police protection is effective and provides the results we want, "a safe place to live. " Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes February 9, 1989 Page 4 - Chairman Capretta also requested that the Finance Director/Clerk contact the City of Green Acres and request financial cost data with regards to their recently completed Public Safety Facility. The Village Manager requested that the Police Chief provide him with input regarding proposed promotional examinations for Police Department Personnel. There being no other business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Bill C. asc elis Finance Di ctor/Clerk BCK/mk