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Home My Public Portal About2024-01-08 Protective Services Committee Meeting MinutesProtective Services Minutes #13-24 Sussex Minutes of Meeting of Protective Services Committee 13-24 January 8, 2024 6:00 p.m. Present: Staff Present: Mayor Thorne, Deputy Mayor Wilson, Councillor Nelson, Councillor Brenan, Councillor Milner - Chairperson, Councillor Maguire, Councillor Bobbitt - Vice Chairperson, Councillor MacLeod Scott Hatcher, Chief Administrative Officer, Fire Chief Reicker, By-law Enforcement Officer Butcher, Deputy Fire Chief Peddle, Treasurer Moffett APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by: Councillor Nelson Seconded by: Councillor Brenan THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented. Motion Carried 2. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST No members present declared a conflict on any of the items on the agenda at this time. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - #12-23 Moved by: Councillor MacLeod Seconded by: Councillor Maguire THAT the Committee approve the minutes of meeting 12-23 as circulated. Motion Carried 4. DELEGATION Stewart Duncan of 221 Main Street is welcomed by Chairman Milner. Mr. Duncan, business owner at 108 Leonard Drive has had vehicles broken into multiple times on December 8th and 31st of 2022. A truck was stolen in March 2023. July 2023, shop was broken into with $9,000 worth of losses. Lighting stolen from property on December 30, 2023. Protective Services Minutes #13-24 2 • Younger people involved. • No blame placed on the RCMP. • Court system not working. • Firearms involved in latest break and enter. • Drugs involved; stealing to support habit. • If it continues, he will be forced to move business out of town. • The people involved are not from Sussex. • Not enough police in town. Corporal Dave Smith, Sussex Detachment discusses incidents. • Were all incidents reported to the RCMP? • Break and enter yesterday, meth and firearms seized. Proactive stop. Arrested and facing 3 extra break and enter charges in December. Suspect still held in custody. • Crown prosecutor not prosecuting sample possession. • Crimes of opportunity, not a home invasion type of crime. • Be smart, lock it up. Keep well -lit areas, and call the RCMP to report crimes. Chairman Milner advises the delegation of the September 19th, 2023, meeting with Minister Austin. The RSC was slated to get 2 new members in the Sussex Detachment. A. Hatfield of Church Avenue residents, asks questions on the drug issue: Is there anything going on in Sussex related to curb the drug distribution in Sussex? Cpl. Smith reviews the provincial focus was not as prevalent on drugs. Refocus has begun over the last 2 years and the police renewed focus on drugs. Resident Damien Boudreau witnessed and reported a drunk driver. He was told to use the non -emergency phone number. Ruth Fitzgerald of 142 Pleasant Avenue asks if the town has 24 -hour police coverage. No 24 -hour coverage but services are possible on an on -call basis. No member complement numbers provided due to operational issues. Mayor Thorne will undertake a discussion with the RCMP CO, as soon as possible and see if there is a plan to reduce property crimes. Crystal Gray questions if more visits can be taken at the schools. Deputy Mayor Wilson spoke on the impact on younger children if the program started again. 5. POLICE SERVICE REPORT Cpl. Dave Smith reviews with the Committee the policing statistics in Sussex: • Speaking on school visits. Will bring that to the other team leaders. • 396 calls for services. • 177 in the town of Sussex. Protective Services Minutes #13-24 3 • 39 false 911 calls. • 6 assaults. • 14 mental health act. • 13 missing persons. • 12 shop lifting. • 15 collisions. • 9 break and enters in December. o 2 vacant apartments. o 2 sheds broken into. o 2 vacant residents. o 2 unoccupied homes. o 1 business. o Same suspect identified in 5 of the break and enters. • Issues in NB Housing "squatting" has been solved with NB Housing representatives. • RCMP requests all break and enters be reported. • Robbery at gas station in January 2024. Suspect in custody as the crime happened while the RCMP car was fueling up. Tammy Stockdale of 69 Essex Street questions resources in Sussex. Deputy Mayor Wilson spoke on the homeless. Mr. Richard Pearson who ran for mayor: • RCMP contracted by Sussex. • Are there enough staff? • Corporal Smith, you are not the enemy? • Has not seen Tammy Scott -Wallace at these meetings. • Provincial budget surplus; health care is in shambles. • Mr. Pearson expects a member of the RCMP at every meeting. • Rant on Minister Austin and Dictator Higgs. • Resources could be used better. Politicians that are elected are not spending the tax dollars effectively. 6. ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT By-law Enforcement Officer Butcher reviews with the Committee the November and December 2023 animal control report received from the NBSPCA. Each of the Animal Control incidents reviewed individually with the Committee. 7. FIRE SERVICE REPORT 7.a IN TOWN CALLS Chief Reicker reviews the in -town calls for December 2023 with the Committee. There were 14 calls in December 2023, 10 calls in December 2022. There were 184 calls year to date December 2023, 123 calls year to date in December 2022. Protective Services Minutes #13-24 4 • 1 Alarm Response — Residential — Technical • 1 Alarm Response — Comm/Ind — Non -Human Error • 1 Minor Structure Fire — Residential • 1 Minor Structure Fire — Comm/Ind • 1 Vehicle Fires • 1 Dumpster/Garbage Fire • 4 Public Assistance • 1 Medical Assistance • 3 Other 7.b OUT OF TOWN CALLS Chief Reicker reviews the out-of-town calls for December 2023 with the Committee. There were 18 calls in December 2023, 16 calls in December 2022. There were 113 calls year to date 2023, 136 calls year to date in 2022. • 3 Alarm Response — Residential — Technical • 1 Alarm Response — Residential — Carbon Monoxide • 2 Hydro Pole/Downed Wires • 7 MVC • 1 Grass/Brush/Mulch Fire • 1 Public Assistance • 2 Medical Assistance • 1 Other Grand total of 32 calls in December 2023, compared to 26 in December 2022. 297 grand total calls year-to-date, compared to 259 total calls for the same period in 2022. 7.c VOLUNTEER HOURS Chief Reicker reviews the report which indicated that the number of volunteer hours by fire service personnel for the month of December 2023 totaled 122.50 hours. Volunteer hours for the same period last year totaled 172.00 hours. Details of volunteer hours include the following: • 18.00 Monthly Meeting • 12.00 Officers' meetings • 2.00 EMO radio • 75.50 In-house training • 15.00 Tours/Public events • $2,026.15 cost equivalent of volunteer hours The volunteer hours for this year to date totaled 2,238.50 hours, and in the same year to date in 2022 were 2,172.00 hours. Protective Services Minutes #13-24 5 Total hours for fire calls in December 2023 are 350.50 hours in comparison to 387.50 hours for the same period in 2022. There were 4,109.50 total hours this year to date, and 3,007.50 hours for the same period 2022. 7.d SUSSEX FIRE - QUINT USAGE REPORT 4TH QUARTER 2023 Chief Reicker reviews with the Committee the 2023 Quint usage report for the 4th quarter 2023. 7.e SUSSEX FIRE - 2023 YEAR END REPORT Chief Reicker reviews with the Committee the 2023 year-end report. 7.f SUSSEX FIRE - OFFICER'S MEETING MINUTES, NOVEMBER 30TH, 2023 Chief Reicker reviews with the Committee the Officer meeting minutes held on November 30, 2023. 7.g SUSSEX FIRE - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 07, 2023 Chief Reicker reviews with the Committee the regular Fire Department meeting minutes held on December 7, 2023. 7.h SUSSEX FIRE - SAFETY EDUCATION FIRE PREVENTION REPORT, DECEMBER 07, 2023 Chief Reicker reviews with the Committee the Fire Safety Education and Fire Prevention report for December 7, 2023. 8. BUILDING INSPECTION / BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT 8.a MONTHLY BUILDING PERMIT REPORT TO COMMITTEE The Monthly Building Permit Report indicated that 3 permits were issued during the month of December 2023 with a total evaluation of $311,497 while December 2022 permits were valued at $36,861 in Ward 1 and $0 in Ward 2. 8.b MONTHLY BUILDING PERMIT REPORT TO COUNCIL Report to Council will be filed with Council at their regular meeting. 8.c 2023 YEAR END BUILDING REPORT TO COUNCIL 34 new constructions were built with 154 additions, renovations, demolitions, or repairs issued with a total year evaluation of $24,928,449 generating $70,057 in permit fees in 2023. 8.d BUILDING PERMIT ENFORCEMENT Protective Services Minutes #13-24 6 Building Inspector Butcher indicated that there is nothing new to report on this item at this time. 8.e ENFORCEMENT AND BY-LAWS 8.e.1 23 - 25 PETER STREET PID 00263558 The Appeals Committee met on November 29, 2023, at 4:00 pm. An extension of the time was granted to April 30th, 2024. The work continues at this property. 8.f REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL 8.f.1 NBBOA PART 9 EXAMINATION COURSE - FREDERICTON NB MARCH 11 - 15, 2024 Building Inspector Butcher reviewed his request for Shannon Graham to attend the NBBOA Part 9 Plan Examination Course in Fredericton from March 11, 2024, to March 15, 2024. This training course is the first being offered of three courses that comprise the Level II training titled Part 9 Small Buildings. Registration for this conference is $1,006.25, accommodations are $927.34, and meals are $462.45 for a grand total of $2,532.84 inclusive of HST. Moved by: Councillor Brenan Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Wilson THAT the Committee recommends to Council that Council authorize Shannon Graham to attend the NBBOA Part 9 Plan Examination Course in Fredericton from March 11, 2024, to March 15, 2024, for a grand total of $2,532.84 inclusive of HST. Motion Carried 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.a EMO - PUBLIC OFFICIALS TRAINING, FREDERICTON JANUARY 29TH -30TH, 2024 CAO Hatcher spoke to the Committee on the upcoming EMO - Public Officials training in Fredericton held January 29th to 30th. These courses are rarely undertaken by NB EMO and CAO Hatcher recommends the town secure at least 1 seat in this training course. Moved by: Councillor Nelson Seconded by: Councillor Bobbitt Protective Services Minutes #13-24 7 THAT the Committee recommend to Council that Council authorize one staff member to attend the Public Officials Training to take place in Fredericton January 29th and 30th, 2024. Motion Carried 9.b EMAIL GRANT TEDFORD - PROPERTY CRIME IN SUSSEX 9.b.1 Mr. Tedford's Social Media Discussion Mr. Grant Tedford did not attend the meeting to speak on his correspondence. Issues raised dealt with under delegation. Correspondence received and filed by the Committee. 9.c IOM CHIEF REICKER - MFR - CPR TRAINING 2024 Chief Reicker reviews the budgeted MFR and CPR training for 2024 with the Committee. Brief discussion. Moved by: Councillor MacLeod Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Wilson THAT the Committee recommend to Council that Council approve the CPR training for 16 fire fighters and 9 members for MFR training undertaken through the Canadian Red Cross at a cost of $5,350 exclusive of HST, Motion Carried 10. ACCOUNTS Moved by: Councillor Nelson Seconded by: Councillor Bobbitt THAT the Committee recommend to Council that Council approve for payment the Protective Services Committee accounts, for the month of December 2023, totaling $391,690.29. Motion Carried 11. DATE OF NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING - FEBRUARY 12, 2024 The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm. Protective Services Minutes #13-24 8 12. ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Councillor Brenan Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Wilson THAT this meeting of the Protective Services Committee be adjourned. Motion Carried COUNCILLOR MILNER, CHAIRPERSON S. HATCHER, P. ENG., CAO