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Minutes <br />Sheriff Contract Group Meeting <br />June 17, 2010 <br />It was reported that a total of 531 Administrative Citations have been issued to <br />date, and that the number of speeding citations issued was 513. Entner <br />reported that the total fine amount is $31,860.00, and that $29,880.00 has <br />been collected. He stated that there are 33 citations pending for payment at this <br />time, which includes 16 disputed citations that ended up being issued as district <br />citations, 1 disputed citation with the Hearing Officer, and 16 people that are <br />having trouble paying the citation. <br />GRANT UPDATE <br />Deputy Entner reported that all overtime hours are being proposed for the Safe <br />& Sober Project, and that he has applied for a total of $59,000 for the Sheriff's <br />Department grant, plus $15,000 for dispatching. Altendorfer noted that Deputy <br />Entner is the Program Administrator for all of these projects. Entner explained <br />that this is federal grant money that is distributed through the state. He stated <br />that it covers virtually every topic (speed, distracted drivers, motorcycle laws, <br />DWI's , etc.). <br />Deputy Entner reported that he has applied for, and hopes to receive $200,000 in <br />grant dollars for squad car cameras. He stated that this will outfit 32 units. He <br />stated that if awarded the grant, the entire fleet can be camera equipped for the <br />cost of one or two units. <br />MINNESOTA NIGHT TO UNITE PLANNING <br />Deputy John Eastham and Barb Rousseau reported that they are beginning to <br />receive registrations for the Night to Unite gatherings. They stated that this year <br />they are planning a pot luck on July 28, at which time all of the Block Captains <br />will be invited to pick up their bags of handouts for the event. Rousseau noted <br />that the hand out items will also be available at other times for those who cannot <br />pick them up during the pot luck. Rousseau invited the Contract Group members <br />to attend the pot luck dinner. <br />Deputy Eastham advised the members that he needs the signed Night to Unit <br />Proclamations back as soon as available. <br />Urban asked for information on the handouts as soon as possible, so the <br />communities can determine if they wish to purchase any of them. Rousseau <br />stated that they are waiting for samples, and that she will advise the members <br />when she is sure what they are ordering. <br />2011 BUDGET ESTIMATE <br />The budget dated 4/13/10, that was handed out at last month's meeting was <br />redistributed and reviewed. <br />2 <br />