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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1989 is a criminal violation of property. Mayor Benson asked about the compensation for the CSO. Chief Campbell explained that if the position were approved, the officer would continue at $6.50 per hour for the balance of 1989. This money will be taken from the part time officers category of the 1989 Budget. The 1990 Budget would reflect an increase for this position. Mayor Benson asked if Chief Campbell was thinking of continuing with the same CSO. Chief Campbell said yes, he has received very good feedback regarding Mr. Lauderbaugh and not one complaint. Mr. Reinert referred to item No. 11 on the letter regarding Examples of Work Performed. He noted that previously the Building Inspector performed these types of code enforcement duties. Chief Campbell explained that people do respond different to a CSO in uniform than they did to the Building Inspector. However, the CSO is a non -sworn officer and does work closely with the Building Inspector who has authority to issue citations. Also the Building Inspector does get around the City everday and can relate different types of problems to the CSO. Mr. Reinert moved to approve Option No. 1, continuation of the CSO position through the end of the year. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Operations Officer Six Months Report - Chief Campbell has prepared a review of this position and sent it to the Council along with a list of Details and Activities form and a Job Description. Chief Campbell felt this is also a good program. The officer assigned to this position has been involved with getting the computer up and running. He must be certified so that the Police Department can maintain the system. Mr. Bisel asked Chief Campbell how much of this position is mandated by state law. Chief Campbell said every aspect of the position, from certification as a patrol officer to certification with the computer. Mayor Benson asked Chief Campbell if he would be looking at extending this position into 1990. Chief Campbell said yes, he would like this to be a departmental position. Mr. Bisel noted that currently this officer is splitting his time between patrol and these new duties. He asked if this would continue. Chief Campbell said that the patrol duties would probably decrease and the new duties will grow. More time is needed to address items such as crime prevention. Mayor Benson asked Chief Campbell if he was looking at this position as an administrative position. Chief Campbell said yes or a supervisory position. This officer will not only put out information, but will be responsible for making sure the officers understand the information. Mr. Bisel noted that this position would involve a drug abuse 8 2Y