MINUTES WORK SESSION MAY 16, 2017 CALL TO ORDER:  CARBONDALE BOARD OF TRUSTEES  Mayor Dan Richardson called the Board of Trustees Work Session to order on May 16,  2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall meeting room. The following members were present:  Mayor Trustees  Dan Richardson Katrina Byars Frosty Merriott Ben Bohmfalk Marty Silverstein Erica Sparhawk Heather Henry Jay Harrington Cathy Derby Gene Schilling Chris Wurtsmith  Absent Trustee Staff Present: Town Manager Town Clerk Police Chief Lieutenant  CARBONDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT CITIZEN PRESENTATION ON LOCAL Students from Carbondale Middle School gave a presentation on immigrations policies they propose the Town adopt by resolution. The policies include: 1) no Town employee shall inquire into a person's immigration status; 2) no Town employee shall take action solely based on a person's immigration status; 3) No Town employee shall cooperate with any federal authority solely investigating a person's immigration status; 4) the Town will establish an outreach program; 5) the Town will designate a public relations officer; 6) the Town shall provide training and support as the Chief of Police deems necessary Mayor Richardson thanked the students. He said their presentation was impressive and it was obvious that they thoroughly researched this topic. The points were well taken and this is worthy of another discussion. He said the resolution will be scheduled on a Trustee Silverstein noted that the Town constantly tries to hire bi-lingual officers but it's difficult. One on one Spanish classes with the police and citizens is a great idea. He said that we are aware that of the federal government's stance on immigration and we  IMMIGRATION RELATED POLICIES  to fulfill the goal of this policy.  future agenda.  are trying to address it. No one should have to live in fear.    Trustee Meeting Minutes May 16, 2017  Page 2  Trustee Byars stated that she has been a Town Trustee for three (3) years and she has not been more moved than by this presentation and resolution. She told the students to take themselves seriously; she is proud and impressed. She suggest that the students consolidate their message and send it to the newspaper. She is completely supportive  of the Resolution.  INCIDENT COMMAND TRAINING  Fire Chief Ron Leach and Assistant Chief Rob Goodwin provided the Trustees with an Incident Command Training. The scenario was the evacuation of Heritage Park Nursing Home. They discussed re-location shelter specifications and emergency management.  COMMUNTYHEALTH AND SAFETY DISCUSSION  Gene and Chris reviewed police statistics and safety trends. There was some specific discussion on fraud crime against seniors, juvenile sexual assaults and immigration The Trustees requested that the June work session agenda include an item on  issues and concerns. immigration rights issues. ADJOURNMENT  The May 16, 2017 work session adjourned at 9:01 p.m. The next regular scheduled  meeting will be held on May 23, 2017, at 6:00 p.m.  PPAPVEDAPPAPCEPTED - Dan Richardson, Mayor  TTES  Cathy Derby, Town  L SEAL CGGNDD  B