02-12-13 OPC
Otsego Police Commission Minutes
February 12, 2013
Present: Dana VanDenBerg (acting Chair in Denise's absence), Rob VanDenBerg,
Meghan Anderson (acting Secretary), Sally Dufner, Ross Demant, Mayor Jessica
Stockamp, City Councilmen Jason Warehime and Jim Breitbach
Police Officer: Officer Jason Oltmans
Meeting called to order at: 6:30pm
Information Handouts reviewed- Received and reviewed.
Agenda: Approved - Motion by Rob, Seconded by Meghan.
MINUTES from: January 8, 2013 - Approved - Motion by Rob, Seconded by Sally.
OPEN FORUM Items (5 minute limit): Several incidents involving snowmobilers riding in
non-approved areas, (a location on Nashua Street as well as 2 others), city resident's
yards and individuals "ditch jumping" were reported to the Snowmobile club President
Pat. There was also an altercation between a club member and a teenager he
confronted that resulted in a verbal altercation and resulted in him being dragged an
unspecified distance. There are concerns regarding public safety as well as having
members of the Snowmobile club confronting these individuals. Officer Oltmans said
they can look into these matters and that he would encourage the Snowmobile club as
the public to report these instances to the Local Police for action.
Law Enforcement Updates & Discussion: There was a fatality of a 26 year old and well
as many reports of snowmobile theft or attempted theft. Officer Oltmans stated that this
is to be expected during the winter season and encourages residents to properly secure
their snowmobiles and to report any suspicious activities or attempted theft. He also
stated there has not been any unusual activities at the local bars; Boondox and Cowboy
Jacks. The establishments have appeared to be handling most disturbances in-house
and have not requested police assistance.
Old Business:
*2013 Events - The Otsego City Safety Camp will be scheduled for June
11, 2013. It will be an all-day event from 6am to 6pm. Ross will market the event and
will coordinate event activities and update the Police Commission next month with a
progress report. Dana said she has facilitated contact with the local Girl Scouts and that
they would be willing to volunteer during the event. We just need to let them know how
many girls and what age ranges would be acceptable.
New Business
* Commission Seats - Update
Dana VanDenBerg has been approved by the City Council for another term on the
Police Commission.
Jim Breitbach has been approved by City Council for a first term on the Police
Commission Commission.
Ben (BJ) DeBoer has been approved by City Council for a first term on the Police
Commission.
Paul Fields has been approved by City Council to act as an alternate on the Police
Commission.
Note: Jason Warehire will be the new City Council Representative for the Police
Commission with Doug Schroeder will act as the Alternate City Council Representative
City Council Meeting Updates - Nothing note worthy
City Council Meeting Assignments:
February 25th - Meghan
March 11th - Sally
Next Meeting: March 12, 2013 @ 6:30 pm
Meeting Adjourned 7:30pm