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Cedarville department reports: roads battered by winter, police introduce detection dog, fire chief seeks extrication-tool grant
Summary
Grounds, police and fire chiefs updated the council on winter-related road damage, city police reported activity statistics and introduced a new detection dog to be trained and placed in service in about 12 weeks, and the fire chief applied for a $43,976.66 grant for extrication tools.
During the Jan. 21 Cedarville City Council meeting, department heads reported operational activity and needs to the council.
Grounds Supervisor Kenny Brenton said crews have been busy applying sand and salt during recent snow and ice events and that several roads need repair and “large amounts of gravel.” Alderman Cook asked that the street department provide a written report at each council meeting outlining road repairs so council members can better respond to public complaints; Alderman Johnson expressed the council’s appreciation for the street crew’s efforts.
Police Chief Ken Howard provided counts for recent activity: 40 citizen calls, 3 assists to other agencies, 5 citations, 30 warning citations, 0 alarms answered, 3 accidents, 5 arrests, 16 felony and misdemeanor reports filed, and 0 warrants served. Officer Clifford introduced the department’s new detection dog, Bea. Officer Clifford said training will begin the following Saturday and that the dog should be in service within about 12 weeks; a district attorney’s office will donate vehicle modifications, the police auxiliary is donating food, and an officer will volunteer training time.
Fire Chief Cody Cooper reported 2 fire calls and 4 medical calls for the period and said he applied on Jan. 9 for a Fire House Sub grant of $43,976.66 to buy auto extrication tools; he said the department expects to be notified around April 3 whether the grant is awarded.
These operational updates provided councilors context for near-term maintenance and resourcing decisions; no formal votes were required for the department reports.
