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9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />March 13, 2018 <br />Page 5 <br />Councilmember Jenson commented on the number of service calls with 2 full time people on <br />duty. He thanked Chief Sitarz and the entire department. <br />Councilmember Stille asked how the response time has changed over the years. Chief Sitarz <br />stated there are more calls and the department is close to the 2% minute time. <br />Councilmember Gray asked what the difference was being in the center of the City. Chief Sitarz <br />stated it is a benefit and positive change. <br />Councilmember Randle asked about the false alarms and asked if there is cost to a business or <br />apartment for false alarms. Chief Sitarz stated there is no cost. It is communicated during shift <br />change and if there's two or more calls in 24 hours they will be proactive in solving the problem. <br />Councilmember Stille asked about active shooter training in conjunction with the Police <br />Department. He stated it must be a benefit of knowing the members of the Police Department. <br />Chief Sitarz stated the relationship between the departments is very good. <br />Mayor Faust stated moving the fire station was a much - contested issue within the City but as <br />soon as it was moved and the benefits realized, it changed the minds of those opposed. The <br />department is well trained and would do well in crisis situations. Lives are saved. Mayor Faust <br />stated there are a lot of volunteers with varied full -time positions. Chief Sitarz mentioned some <br />of the positions held by the volunteers. Mayor Faust thanked Chief Sitarz and the entire <br />department. <br />VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. <br />The City Manager had no report. <br />Councilmember Gray had no report. <br />Councilmember Randle stated he attended the Park Commission Meeting last evening. <br />Councilmember Jenson stated on February 28 he attended the Affordable Housing Meeting. <br />Councilmember Stille stated on March 12, he attended the Nominating Committee for Metro <br />Cities for the 19- person board. He attended a Euro - Cocktail event last night with Mayor Faust <br />and City Manager Casey. <br />Mayor Faust stated today he gave a presentation to the Chamber of Commerce and then to the <br />Mississippi Water Management Organization for its bi- monthly meeting. They received a clean <br />audit. <br />43 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. <br />44 <br />