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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF METROPOLITAN POLICE COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 17, 1998 The Town of Mooresvdle Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners meeting on December 17, 1998 was called to order by Dr. Dennis Knierim. `41so present was board member Thomas Warthen and legal council Timothy Currens. The October minutes were approved, as there was no meeting in November. Under OM Business: Tom Warthen made motion and was seconded by Dr. Knierim to promote John Forbes to the late shift sergeants position, effective December 19, 1998. Chief Tim Vdes noted that by state law, he will be on one years probation, with reviews being handled the same as probationary officers. .4 motion was also made and passed to retain the list of officers that were considered for this pro- motion for any future Sergeant openings. Those officers are William Snyder, Barry Combs and Mark Harris. Tom Warthen made motion tO open up a twenty mile radius fi'om Mooresvdle for off duty driving. This was seconded by Dennis Knierim, with a request of documentation of off duty miles~ driven for one month, efJbctive immediately. Tom Warthen, speaking[hr the board, thanked the tax paying citizens, Town Council and Officers that are members of the Police Pension Board, stating that they are finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel on the pension. Under New Business: Chief Viles made a recommendation to the commissioners to hire a Public Sa[bty Officer to handle handicap parking violations and abandoned vehicles. This wouM not be a paid position, but the department would provide a uniform and use ora vehicle. He noted that such a position could enforce local and state ordinances, but would not have arrest powers or be a Reserve status. He recommended Larry Bryant, who is currently a part time employee, has been through reserve training, and is a special deputy with the Sher~ff Department. Action was tabled on this to