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comprise a Master Plan for downtown. He said he has had a few volunteer <br /> already and wished to have the presence of the council on the panel as well. <br /> Councilmembers Matthews, Henley and Bryant volunteered to serve on the <br /> panel. Mr. Carius said they hoped to have the Master Plan within a few weeks. <br /> B) SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT <br /> Chief Deputy Alan Cockrill addressed the council with the department's monthly <br /> report. Chief Cockrill pointed out the increase in accidents due to the icy road <br /> conditions. Chief Cockrill then introduced to the council Sir Edward, a dual <br /> purpose (Patrol/Narcotic Detection) imported German Shepherd dog. The Chief <br /> said the Sheriff's Department has been without a dog for a little over 4 months <br /> now. He said the dog is multipurpose for narcotic's, will bite on command and do <br /> search and rescue. The Chief said the presence of a police dog is a deterrent for <br /> bringing drugs onto public property. If the dog alerts to the presence of drugs, <br /> according to the Supreme Court, that gives the officer authority to search the <br /> property. He said with all the new parks and community center being <br /> constructed, the presence of a police dog would be a great deterrent for illegal <br /> behavior. The dog is $9,000.00 plus the cost of training Chief Cockrill to work <br /> with the dog. Mayor Elumbaugh said there were enough funds in the Alcohol <br /> Fund to purchase the dog. Councilmember Bryant moved to purchase the dog <br /> with funds from the Alcohol tax and Councilmember Matthews seconded. All <br /> voted for. <br /> C) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR THE <br /> GIF FUNDED COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT <br />