Wayne County Mounted Patrol Meeting Minutes

Wayne County Mounted Patrol Meeting Minutes

Mar 17^th,1998; 19:00

Location: Sheriff’s Dept. Squad Room

Present: George Justice, Duane Estes, Alan Moore, Bruce Estes, Bill Bailey, Carl Thomas, Todd Dingwerth, Rudy, Buck

Treasurer's Report: $608.69 in checking, $456.15 in savings; $400 (still) will be transferred to savings

Events:

Christmas Parade was a success and should be done again. Some concern over having to wash horses in winter was voiced.

The Rose Parade Committee has requested us; June 13^th @ 8:30 p.m.; lineup 8:00

Baseball Team Parade, Cambridge City, May 30^th, 8:30 a.m.

Equipment:

The headstalls are in and are a little different but probably won’t be distinguishable.

Members were reminded they are responsible for getting the following if needed (the Sheriff’s Department will pay ):

From Public Safety:

gloves (brown) - $29

summer hats - $50

Shirts and pants to match - $35 + $48 (George will pick the brand and let the P.S. know)

hat covers - $4

From Horsin’ Around 935-1762:

raincoats - $30

The headstalls are in.

Alan has ordered the following:

From Public Safety:

4 equipment bags - $25 each (Sample dropped off, no word)

From Horsin’ Around 935-1762:

3 breast collars - $65

11 candlebags (brown nylon with 3” SHERIFF in yellow) - $45

3 headstalls - $60 (are in)

Coordinate whether we can have “Sheriff” across the backs of the raincoats

From Mounted Patrol Supply:

11 leggings (sets of 4 white reflective) - $25

We still need baseball caps

Boots -

Horsin’ around has some boots we can check out.

We need Eagle heads for our flagpoles. We have 2 Eagles and might be able to drag up another.

Training:

Training will be in the Spring, probably May, planning will be at the March meeting.

Nuisance training is April 26^th 13:00 at the fairgrounds. Alan will check with the reserves to see about getting a car and some other help. We’ll also need other distractions.

For the good of the order:

Sgt. Justice is planning to discuss pictures of the members & their horses with the Sheriff. June is a possible time frame.

A Spring/Summer party for the whole department sponsored by the Mounted Patrol was discussed. Sgt. Justice will bring this up with the Sheriff.

Next meeting: Tuesday April 21^st, 19:00 in the Squad room and every third Tuesday thereafter.

Adjourned: 20:20

Wayne County Mounted Patrol Meeting Minutes

Apr 21^st,1998; 19:00

Location: Sheriff’s Dept. Squad Room

Present: George Justice, Duane Estes, Alan Moore, Bruce Estes, Bill Bailey, Carl Thomas, Todd Dingwerth, Bob McQuire

Treasurer's Report: $609.98 in checking, $460.37 in savings; $400 (still) will be transferred to saving

Events:

Teddy Bear showing went OK but a few more MP members could show up next year. The busiest time is early.

Baseball Team Parade, Cambridge City, May 30^th, 8:30 a.m.

The Rose Parade Committee has requested us; June 13^th @ 8:30 p.m.; lineup 8:00

Centerville Archway Days Parade is August 22^nd at 2:00 p.m. Lineup at 1:00.

Equipment:

The headstalls were shown.

The 3 equipment bags were shown.

The breast collars are in and were shown.

The candle bags are in but the tabs are not in the right place. Karl will fix these with some help from Todd and Alan.

The leggings are in and were distributed.

Members were again reminded they are responsible for getting the following if needed (the Sheriff’s Department will pay ):

From Public Safety:

gloves (brown) - $29

summer hats - $50

Shirts and pants to match - $35 + $48 (George will pick the brand and let the P.S. know)

hat covers - $4

From Horsin’ Around 935-1762:

raincoats - $30

We still need baseball caps

Boots -

Horsin’ around has some boots that are probably acceptable but were not budgeted for. We are a few hundred dollars under our budget.

We need Eagle heads for our flagpoles. We have 2 Eagles and might be able to drag up another.

Training:

Nuisance training is April 26^th 13:00 at the fairgrounds. Alan will get someone to bring a car out, get some balloons, and bring a tarp. Bill brought firecrackers but will not be at the training.

For the good of the order:

Dale Bergstrom and Deborah Sickels applied but were not at the meeting. Sgt. Justice will pursue getting the background checks done.

Sgt. Justice has sent a letter to the Sheriff about the pictures of members and their horses.

A Spring/Summer party for the whole department sponsored by the Mounted Patrol was discussed. Sgt. Justice will bring this up with the Sheriff.

Next meeting: Tuesday May 19^th, 19:00 in the Squad room and every third Tuesday thereafter.

Adjourned: 20:20

Wayne County Mounted Patrol Meeting Minutes

May 19^th, 1998; 19:00

Location: Sheriff’s Dept. Squad Room

Present: George Justice, Duane Estes, Alan Moore, Bruce Estes, Bill Bailey, Todd Dingwerth

Treasurer's Report: $611.23 checking

Events:

Baseball Team Parade, Cambridge City, Saturday May 30^th, 8:30 a.m. – Todd, Duane, Bruce, Alan

Supposedly Centerville Baseball on the 31^st 13:00 –Todd, Duane, Bruce, Alan

The Rose Parade Committee has requested us; June 13^th @ 8:30 p.m.; meet at the Sheriff’s Department at 7:30 – Alan, Todd, Duane, Bruce, Bill. We will shuttle the cars over to the municipal pool. We also need a pooper scooper and people to shuttle. Bill’s, Alan’s, Duane’s, and Bruce’s wives will be there. Alan will contact Rudy.

Judco – Middlefork Reservoir – All day: Possibly Alan

Gus Macker – June 20^th-21^st

20^th – 7:00-12:00: Bill, Duane, Bruce, Alan

21^st – 7:00-12:00: Todd, Alan

Equipment:

Karl has fixed the Candlebags.

Members were again reminded they are responsible for getting the following if needed (the Sheriff’s Department will pay ):

From Public Safety:

gloves (brown) - $29

summer hats - $50

Shirts and pants to match - $35 + $48 (George will pick the brand and let the P.S. know)

hat covers - $4

From Horsin’ Around 935-1762:

raincoats - $30

We still need baseball caps

Boots -

Horsin’ around has some boots that are probably acceptable but were not budgeted for. We are a few hundred dollars under our budget.

We still need Eagle heads for our flagpoles but Alan still hasn’t done anything. We have 2 Eagles and might be able to drag up another.

Training:

15^th Annual National Mounted Police Colloquium is August 30^th – September 3^rd. George will ask the Sheriff if interested members (Bill, Alan, Todd, Bruce, Duane) can go and who will pay for it. We must register by August 9^th.

Nuisance training was rained out. We will wait to schedule another one until the 3 new members are processed.

For the good of the order:

Dale Bergstrom and Deborah Sickels applications have been processed and were given to the Sheriff. Ditto for Bob McQuire.

Sgt. Justice will ask the Sheriff about (new) members riding without a weapon in a parade. (Rose Festival, in case training is not done.)

We have not heard about the pictures or the cookout yet.

Next meeting: Tuesday June 23^rd, 19:00 in the Squad room and every third Tuesday thereafter.

Adjourned: 20:20

Wayne County Mounted Patrol Meeting Minutes

June 16^th, 1998; 19:00

Location: Sheriff’s Dept. Conference Room

Present: George Justice, Duane Estes, Alan Moore, Bill Bailey, Bob McQuire

Treasurer's Report: $611.23 checking plus some interest probably

Events:

Cambridge parade was missed; it started at 8:15, not 8:30

Centerville parade was good

Rose Parade was excellent with 7 people; having the pickup as the pooper scooper worked well

See 1998 events schedule for future events and people signed up for them (Macker and Fair)

Equipment:

Everyone should have a complete set of equipment “the list” was handed out to those present and filled out by them.

Boots -

Horsin’ around has some boots that are probably acceptable but were not budgeted for.

We still need Eagle heads for our flagpoles but Alan still hasn’t done anything. We have 1 Eagle (for the American Flag).

Training:

Nuisance training will be scheduled once a month, depending on when the events fall.

There will be a nuisance training July 5^th 8:30 p.m. (the Sunday before the fair) at the Fairgrounds.

For the good of the order:

Pictures will be taken the week of the fair at member’s convenience

Dale Bergstrom and Deborah Sickels pulled their applications due to the fact that they would be required to carry a weapon.

Alan passed out a revised application that made the Patrol’s duties clear so people would know what they are applying for. He also passed out a “New Member’s Orientation” that tells people how to get all their gear. Some revisions were made.

Darrell Townsend, David and Patty Barnett have expressed their interest in being on the Mounted Patrol. They were given the new approved applications.

The Sheriff approved the Mounted Patrol riding with the bicycle patrol if schedules permit.

Next meeting: Special Meeting Tuesday July 7^th, 19:00 Sheriff’s Conference room

Adjourned: 19:50

Wayne County Mounted Patrol Meeting Minutes

July 7^th, 1998; 19:00

Location: Sheriff’s Dept. Conference Room

Present: George Justice, Duane Estes, Alan Moore, Bill Bailey, Bob McQuire

Treasurer's Report: $611.23 checking plus some interest probably

Events:

Gus Macker

Fair:

Friday July 10^th 5-11: Carl, Alan, Duane, *

Saturday July 11^th Noon-5: Todd, Alan, *

Saturday 11^th 5-11: Todd, Alan, Bob, *

Sunday July 12^th Noon-5: Todd, Alan, *

Sunday 12^th 5-11: Todd, Alan, * *

Monday 13^th 5-11: Duane, Bruce, Todd, Carl, Bob?

Tuesday 14^th 5-11: Bruce, Duane, Todd, Carl, Alan, Bob

Wednesday 15^th 5-11: Bruce, Todd, Alan, Bob

Thursday 16^th 5-11: Duane, Bruce, Bill, *

Friday 17^th 5-11: Duane, Alan, Bruce, Carl, Bob

Saturday 18^th 5-11: Duane, Bruce, Alan, Bob?, *

Equipment:

Everyone should have a complete set of equipment “the list” was handed out to those present and filled out by them.

Boots -

Horsin’ around has some boots that are probably acceptable but were not budgeted for.

We still need Eagle heads for our flagpoles but Alan still hasn’t done anything. We have 1 Eagle (for the American Flag).

Training:

Nuisance training will be scheduled once a month, depending on when the events fall.

There will be a nuisance training July 5^th 8:30 p.m. (the Sunday before the fair) at the Fairgrounds.

For the good of the order:

Pictures will be taken the week of the fair at member’s convenience

Darrell Townsend, David and Patty Barnett have expressed their interest in being on the Mounted Patrol. They were given the new approved applications.

The Sheriff approved the Mounted Patrol riding with the bicycle patrol if schedules permit.

Next meeting: Third Tuesday of July, and every third Tuesday thereafter.

Adjourned: 19:50

Wayne County Mounted Patrol Meeting Minutes

July 21^st, 1998; 19:00

Location: Sheriff’s Dept. Conference Room

Present: George Justice, Duane Estes, Alan Moore, David Barnett

Treasurer's Report: $613.79 checking $464.67 savings

Events:

Gus Macker – no comments

Fair – the stalls were nice and having a place for a trailer next to the RV is a good thing.

Williamsburg – Aug 8^th – starts 10:00 at the school/community center

Jubilee Days - Aug 15^th – starts 10:00 at the High School; people might want to think about if they want to ride the pony express

Equipment:

New boots were approved for everyone and Sgt. Justice and Alan need to pick a style from “The Boot Shop” on S. L.

We have 2 eagle heads for he flags so far.

Training:

15^th Annual National Mounted Police Colloquium is August 30^th – September 3^rd. Anyone may go but it must be paid for by the member. We must register by August 9^th.

Information about National Mounted was passed around; they are a Mounted Patrol training group that offers training similar to the above.

There will be nuisance training August 9^th 8:30 a.m. at the Fairgrounds.

For the good of the order:

David Barnett was interviewed. A recommendation that he be added to the unit will be sent to the Sheriff.

Information on National Mounted Group was passed around and benefits (insurance and information) of membership were discussed. A group membership is $100 and members would like to see it paid for by the department or taken out of our own funds.

Pictures were forgotten during the fair; we’ll do them as time allows at parades.

Next meeting: Third Tuesday of next month, and every third Tuesday thereafter.

Adjourned: 19:50

Wayne County Mounted Patrol Meeting Minutes

August 18^th, 1998; 19:00

Location: Sheriff’s Dept. Conference Room

Present: George Justice, Duane Estes, Alan Moore, David Barnett, Tom Callahan, Bruce, Bob

Treasurer's Report: $615.09 checking $464.67 savings plus interest

Events:

Williamsburg – poor turnout

Jubilee Days – Due to poor response we didn’t go

Archway Days – Saturday August 22^nd - Centerville at the football field; starts at 2:00 – Alan, Duane, Bob, Bruce

Canal Days – Sunday Sept 13^th – Meet in the Park; starts at 2:00 – Alan, Bruce, Bob, Todd, Duane, David?, Tom?

Levi Coffin – Saturday Sept 19^th – Alan, Bruce, Duane, Bob, Tom?, David?

Equipment:

New boots were approved for everyone and Sgt. Justice and Alan need to pick a style from “The Boot Shop” on S. L.

We have 2 eagle heads for he flags so far.

Training:

Saturday, Sept 12^th – at the fairgrounds, probably 8:00 in the morning

For the good of the order:

David Barnett’s references have all been checked and a letter was drafted and signed by Sgt. Justice to be given to the Sheriff.

Tom Callahan was interviewed and a background check on him will be done.

More Information on National Mounted Group was passed around.

Pictures were forgotten during the fair; we’ll do them as time allows at parades or at a training exercises.

Rails to Trails might be an opportunity for the Mounted Patrol to do some safety patrolling

Next meeting: Third Tuesday of next month, and every third Tuesday thereafter.

Adjourned: 20:15

Wayne County Mounted Patrol Meeting Minutes

October 20^th, 1998; 19:00

Location: Sheriff’s Dept. Conference Room

Present: George Justice, Duane Estes, Alan Moore, David Barnett, Tom Callahan, Rudy Toschlog, Bill Bailey, Carl Thomas

Treasurer's Report: $617.67 checking $469.00 savings

Events:

Christmas Parade – November 28^th, lineup at the jail parking lot at 10:00 a.m. for 11:00 parade. Alan, Carl, Duane, Bruce, and Bill will be there (Dave and Tom as well if possible).

Equipment:

An unpaid statement was presented by Sgt. Justice for which he had not gotten an invoice. It was for $535.00 from National Mounted. It was determined it must be for the leggings we received and why we have not seen an invoice is unknown. Alan will request another invoice be sent to George.

Since we have members who will be riding in the Christmas Parade and the Sheriff’s department will not pay for long sleeve shirts for Mounted Patrol members funds will be taken from our own checking account to purchase a shirt, tie, and 4 buttons for any Mounted Patrol member that needs them. Jackets will be the responsibility of the member.

Training:

Saturday, November 14^th - at the fairgrounds, 9:00 a.m.

For the good of the order:

David Barnett’s and Tom Callahan’s applications have been processed and a letter has been sent to the Sheriff and are awaiting his approval. (Since the meeting they have been approved by the Sheriff.)

Alan will make sure the Mounted Patrol is invited to the Reserve’s dinner.

Next meeting: Third Tuesday of next month, and every third Tuesday thereafter.

Adjourned: 20:15

Wayne County Mounted Patrol Meeting Minutes

Nov 17^th, 1998; 19:00

Location: Sheriff’s Dept. Conference Room

Present: George Justice, Alan Moore, David Barnett, Tom Callahan, Carl Thomas

Treasurer's Report: $618.98 in checking

Events:

Christmas Parade – November 28^th, lineup at the jail parking lot at 10:00 a.m. for 11:00 parade. Alan, Carl, Duane, Bruce, and Bill will be there (Dave and Tom as well if possible).

Equipment:

Sgt. Justice and Alan still need to pick out a boot style.

Alan will send a letter to Public Safety explaining what equipment the Mounted Patrol and Reserves get in terms of equipment.

Training:

No training (see below meeting schedule)

For the good of the order:

David Barnett’s and Tom Callahan’s applications have been approved by the Sheriff and they are getting equipment and working on getting with Terry to get their weapon's training.

There is no set date for the reserve's dinner but Welliver's is full and it will probably be at Ryan's.

Sgt. Justice read a letter from Jerry Williams which named Mike Bossert as Chief Deputy.

Next meeting: Third Tuesday of next month, and every third Tuesday thereafter.

Meetings will be held through the winter months in order to:

Develop By-Laws

Develop more activities

Come up with a training schedule which includes defensive tactics, first aid, etc.s

Adjourned: 19:35

Wayne County Mounted Patrol Meeting Minutes

Dec 15^th, 1998; 19:00

Location: Sheriff’s Dept. Conference Room

Present: George Justice, Alan Moore, Jerry Williams, Bill Bailey, David Barnett, Tom Callahan, Carl Thomas, Bruce Estes, Rudy Toschlog, Bob McGuire

Events:

Christmas Parade – Alan presented a letter that would be given to all parade organizers to make sure we are near the front of any parades we are in.

Next year we could attempt to participate in all the events we did this year. In addition, neighborhood patrols and participation in “pet therapy”, football games, co-patrolling with other departments, and other such things can be planned out. Sheriff-Elect Williams expressed his support for these sorts of things

Equipment:

Sgt. Justice and Alan still need to pick out a boot style.

Alan passed around the letter sent to Public Safety explaining what equipment should be issued.

Training:

Sheriff-Elect Williams stressed the importance of nuisance training for next year.

Alan suggested that training for next year consist of a condensed version of the 40 hour course plus topics such as Search and Recovery and First Aid. He will attempt to come up with a syllabus since most of the group expressed interest. This training would be done once or twice a month throughout the year. Additionally, once a month during the Spring/Summer/Fall months nuisance training will continue at the fairgrounds. The amount of training could determine what classification a member is and help decide what activities (such as neighborhood patrols) a member can participate in. Sheriff-Elect Williams expressed his support for this type of training.

Sheriff-Elect Williams stated he intended to make Law-Enforcement school available for those that are interested. He stressed the importance of being trained up to the functions the unit is going to participate in.

For the good of the order:

Everyone should meet Friday Dec 18^th at 3:00 p.m. in the clerks office to get sworn in. You may be in civilian clothes, but you should be here early to get the paperwork. A letter was passed around to that effect.

Pictures for Sheriff’s Department IDs will be taken Tuesday the 29^th at the Reserve Meeting. Anyone that can’t make that should stop by the Sheriff’s office during business hours and get your picture taken.

David Barnett’s and Tom Callahan have completed weapons training and were able to participate in the Christmas parade.

Sheriff-Elect Williams expressed his support for Reserves and Mounted Patrol officers to be members in other volunteer organizations such as fire departments. He stressed that common sense should prevail in terms of leaving one assignment for another.

Rudy brought up the question of insurance and Sheriff-Elect Williams said he would look into that.

Alan has sent out requests to other organizations for copies of their by-laws. Experienced members will look for existing by-laws that have been set up by the unit in the past. Rob Smoker may have them.

The group approved a Gift Certificate for Terry to the Texas Roadhouse for $50 in appreciation for the training he has done for our newest members.

George will continue as liaison until he dies.

Next meeting: Third Tuesday of next month, and every third Tuesday thereafter.

Adjourned: 20:35