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Council defers COPS grant decision, approves IDOT speed‑sign application
Summary
Chief Jacob Miller presented a COPS Hiring Program grant and a grant-writing service (decision deferred to next meeting), and the council approved applying for an IDOT speed-sign grant for major intersections; it also deferred action on sale of a 2022 Dodge Ram.
Albia’s police chief presented multiple items to the council Jan. 5. Chief Jacob Miller introduced a COPS Hiring Program grant opportunity and a paid grant-writing service; Councilmember Chris Yarkosky moved to defer action, Don Benson seconded, and the council agreed to postpone consideration until the next meeting.
The chief also presented an Iowa Department of Transportation grant application for electronic speed signs at major intersections. Don Benson moved to apply for the IDOT speed-sign program, Kathy Mobley seconded, and the motion carried 6-0.
Finally, Chief Miller discussed the possible sale of a 2022 Dodge Ram police vehicle. Councilmember Chris Yarkosky moved and Don Benson seconded to defer action on the sale; the council deferred the decision to a future meeting, recorded as carried 6-0.
The minutes also note the chief told the council two officers are currently in the police academy. No additional details on grant deadlines, the proposed sites for speed signs, or terms of the vehicle sale appear in the meeting record.
