2009-06-10 CC Additional Handouts

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their department meetings or 2. we bring a second officer in on OT to assist with the parade above and beyond the officer assigned to lead it). Tom advises he is applying for the parade permit from the county today through the city. He will also handle the barricades for the parade. Tom further notes that Main Street will be closed to traffic for approximately one hour. b. Music: There will be two primary sources of amplified music. The first is a miscellaneous category comprising the Battle of the Teen Bands/Dance Line demonstration and raffle. This music will be earlier in the day and should be a non-issue. However, Tom has requested a uniformed presence at this event, possibly a CSO or reserve officer, to deter rowdy behavior by teens seeking to "smash dance." The second results from the street dance activities on both Friday and Saturday night. The latest music is scheduled to play is 0000 hours. The music begins at 2000 hours which should be a non issue. The late playing of music is fully disclosed in the permit application. However, I am unsure as to whether a separate noise permit from the city is required or the event permit suffices. c. Softball: Games are scheduled all weekend. They have been "non-events' from a public safety perspective. Note: alcohol is sold during the games. d. Alcohol: Beer will be sold throughout the weekend (from LaMotte Park) and numerous issues pertaining to its sale are set forth at length in the permit application. In the past, one or more officers have worked the beer sales operation at the street dances to maintain order. This will need to be provided for this year as well. Having a CSO or reserve officer or two for presence seems to me to be a good idea as well. I am unsure as to whether a reserve officer or CSO need be present during the daytime beer sales activities and will seek clarification from Tom. e. Fireworks: are scheduled for Friday Night during the same timeframe as the music but ending earlier than the music. f. Parking: Tom has arranged for parking in the Centerville Elementary School lot, the St. Gen's Parish Community Center lot and LaMotte Park's lot. g. Emergency Vehicle Access: I have addressed with Tom the need to be able to move emergency vehicles from the LaMotte Park paved lot over a temporary unpaved road running along the north end of the park to Centerville Road. I do not see a need to stage fire or ambulance for the non-race portion of the celebration with the possible exception of CFD for the fireworks.