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DeWitt police brief council on Homecoming plans, CORE training; chief praises officer who rescued 43 baby snapping turtles
Summary
Police Chief Bryan Curtis told the council the department is preparing for the Sept. 12 Homecoming game, will host CORE training on Sept. 9, and commended Officer Nunham for rescuing 43 baby snapping turtles hatched on City Hall property.
Chief of Police Bryan Curtis told the DeWitt City Council on Sept. 8 that the department is preparing for the Sept. 12 Homecoming football game and that overall football game operations have been going well.
Curtis commended Officer Nunham for what the minutes describe as "lifesaving skills" after rescuing baby snapping turtles that hatched on City Hall property; the minutes record that 43 turtles hatched and were rescued. The chief also said the department has been preparing to host CORE training on Sept. 9.
Other council and staff reports during the meeting included Clerk-Treasurer Sarah Stoltzfus noting preparation of October utility billing and the approaching summer tax billing due date of Sept. 30; DARA reported that it is exploring placing a staff member at schools after hours to supervise children during sports practices. Councilmember Donohue raised concerns about an overgrown alley downtown that needs weed maintenance; Councilmember Whitman noted DeWitt’s appearance during a national broadcast of an MSU game.
The minutes do not record any formal action related to the police preparations, the turtle rescue, DARA’s proposal, or the alley maintenance request; these were presented as informational reports and council comments.
