HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240418 - PSAC Minutes April 18, 2024
Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
Present: Commissioners: Theresa Auge`, Melissa Blackstad, Andy Caflisch, Mary Nehring and
Steve Anderson
City Staff: Chief Fire Chief John Townsend
Guests: Hastings Fire Inspector Jamie Stevens
Hastings Fire Captain Joe Cysiewksi,
Hastings Assistant Fire Chief Chris Paulson
Hastings Community E Officer Whitney Rinowski
Chair Augé called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Welcome/Introductions: Commission was introduced to guests.
Police Update: No formal police update was provided.
Fire Update:
• Staffing update: 2 offers are pending. 2025 budgeted for 2 more full time positions. Applied for
the Safer Grant.
• 2 firefighters are attending a Fire Instructor Conference in Indianapolis.
• Applied for a Centerpoint grant for CO air monitoring that would be used on equipment.
Old Business: There was no old business.
New Business:
• Public Safety Day: details were reviewed for the May 14th event. Commission members to be at
the event at 3:30. Members are encouraged to wear their PSAC shirts.
• National Night Out: Officer Rinowski to investigate the permit. Details will be reviewed next
month.
• Fire Department did presentations (Role of Fire Marshall, difference between EMT and
Paramedic and rental housing inspection). 3 excellent presentations.
Next Meeting: May 16 at 6:30pm
Adjournment: A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner
Blackstad. The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 pm.