2018-01-22 Meeting to discuss traffic policing1
Meeting to discuss traffic policing
January 22, 2018
3:36 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Sheriff Snaza, Wes
Rethwill, Erik Martin, Tim Fife
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Erik Martin discussed the operating transfer, which the County Road Administration Board (CRAB)
recommended having an agreement that outlines what money is available and what it can be spent on.
Erik said the first would be an MOU outlining how much is to be shifted and how the monies can be
used. The second is a memorandum outlining the operations.
Sheriff Snaza said he has concerns about the MOU. He said the MOU could set precedence. Sheriff Snaza
said no one from the CRAB board has contacted him. He said the MOU would be an outline of the
commitments. He said there has never been a concern about how the funds are used.
Sheriff Snaza asked what the purpose of the MOU. Tim Fife said is the contact for CRAB.
Sheriff Snaza said he is OK with the MOU and that it already has been vetted by both sides. He said he
doesn’t want to go down a path that isn’t required by law.
Erik said CRAB has recommended the further documentation. He said it is not required by law.
Erik said the MOU is what he and Tim want. He asked if the commissioners would want something
further than the MOU, which is what CRAB recommended. Erik said the question is whether the
commissioners want an MOU with the Sheriff when the money is transferred to the Sheriff’s Office.
Commissioner Jackson said he doesn’t see any reason for the BOCC to get involved.
Erik said CRAB made the recommendation because other counties have run into trouble regarding what
sheriffs elsewhere are doing with their funding.
Commissioner Jackson left at 4:02 p.m.
Erik said CRAB is indicating the county can, but doesn’t have to, create some sort of agreement
regarding the monies involved.
Commissioner Jackson returned at 4:04 p.m.
Commissioner Stamper said he would rather not have to have an agreement with the Sheriff’s Office.
Commissioner Fund said if there are any concerns in the future, the groups can return to the drawing
board to see what – if any – changes would be needed.
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Sheriff Snaza discussed a bill regarding off-road vehicles. Erik said the bill deals with non-licensed
vehicles, not ATVs.
Commissioner Jackson left at 4:11 p.m.
Sheriff Snaza discussed House Bills 2753, 2756 and 2596. He said lawmakers also are reviewing three
bills regarding suspended licenses.
Meeting ended at 4:30 p.m.