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Bayport staff brief council on fire response data, police permitting and public-works projects
Summary
Fire and public-safety officials told the council that May had 97 calls and the fire department is piloting a new data tool; police reported updates on a pinned solicitor list and a rise in golf-cart permit applications; public works reported solar panels supplying about 55% of the fire station's annual power.
Fire and public-safety staff used the council's June 1 meeting to highlight operational data and upcoming community programs.
Fire Chief Gabe Kenny reported that May produced 97 calls (516 year-to-date) and noted 13 overlapping incidents that can strain resources. Chief Kenny provided a district breakdown — 50 calls in Oak Park Heights, 19 in Bayport, 15 in West Lakeland and seven in Baytown — and described a pilot data system he said "makes pulling these numbers and accessibility to numbers a lot easier," speeding routine analytics that previously took much longer.
Chief Jackson of the police department said the city has pinned an updated peddler/solicitor list to the department's Facebook page, with Sergeant Slinger approving and adding applicants; he encouraged residents to call police if unpermitted solicitors do not leave private property. The police report also noted an uptick in golf-cart permit applications and reminded the public that operators under age 18 are not allowed to drive a permitted golf cart under current local rules. Chief Jackson described school outreach and previewed a safety camp set for July 13–14.
Public Works Director Hansen reported completed work preparing Barker's Elps Park for a new sign (awaiting stone delivery), clearing roughly a quarter-mile trail to provide initial public access on a land-and-water legacy parcel, completion and installation of 52 downtown flower baskets, ongoing sewer-lining planning, and identification of 21 ash trees for removal and replacement this year. Hansen said solar panels installed at the fire station passed required testing and are producing "about 55% of all the needed power at the fire station on an annual basis." The director said summer months will increase loads (cooling) and that panels will cover nearly all usage in off-peak months.
Assistant Administrator Taylor told the council about a joint planning commission and council meeting scheduled for July 13 to review remnant-parcel annexations and a proposed bed-and-breakfast ordinance, reminded residents of the June newsletter and upcoming community events, and noted primary and general election dates.
Council members did not take separate action on these reports but directed staff to continue planned follow-ups and codification tasks where applicable.
