Jamestown (CSi)   The Jamestown City Council’s Fire, Committee on Tues, considered an action plan to replace the State of ND ladder truck.

Mayor Heinrich said the State of ND has indicated that it will no longer pay the costs for the ladder truck.

He added the state legislature will meet in January of 2021.  He said area state legislators are supportive of a new ladder truck in Jamestown.

He said Fire Chief Reuther has indicated the cost of a new ladder truck for $1 million.

Mayor Heinrich proposes the cost to paid  from one-third state funds, and the city and local industry cover two-thirds of the cost.  He said donations, pledges, payment plans and the like need to extend over a five year period.  Once the agreements are reached the city would be able to order the ladder truck.

City Fire Chief Jim Reuther this is the best plan of action, and that it “is doable.”

The committee recommends endorsing the action plan.

Chief Reuther said a similar ladder truck will be stopping in Jamestown on Wednesday February 26 from about 9:30-a.m. to 11-a.m., at the city fire hall, for the public to view.

In Police Committee Business:

Considered was the employee policy revision allowing law enforcement personnel to live within a specified response time. Police Chief Edinger said department members concurred that the officer live within 20 minutes driving time.

Fire Chief Jim Reuther said a 20 minute drive is too long to respond to a fire call.   The department has a policy that part-time fire fighters can live within one mile of Jamestown.

The committee recommends language be developed, approving the police officer live within  a 20 minute drive from Jamestown.  The approval will require an Ordinance change.

Under “housekeeping,” items:

Considered was the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 21-02-10 of the City Code pertaining to Classification and Disposition of Traffic Offenses; Fees; Duties of halting officer.

Considered was the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 21-04-06 of the City Code pertaining to Persons Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Any Other Drugs or Substances Not to Operate Vehicle; Penalty.

Considered was the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 21-08-01 of the City Code pertaining to Immediate Notice of Accident; Penalty.

Considered was the first reading of an ordinance to repeal Section 21-10-01 of the City Code pertaining to Leaving Motor Vehicles Unattended.

Considered the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 22-15.1 of the City Code pertaining to Firearms Loaded in Vehicle.

Considered the first reading of an ordinance to enact Section 22-53 of the City Code pertaining to Service Animal – Misrepresentation; Penalty.

The committee recommends approval of the items.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.