CS of 82 volunteers, are they also portioned out the same way in terms of city population.

GVS majority in DeSoto because DS involved longer – not limited to this area. 

DD have made presentations in Lancaster and Duncanville– we will go anywhere to make this presentations and talk about CERT.  have directors in the other cities and it’s their responsibility to drum up volunteers, but are willing to make the presentations.

BW awesome number for trained volunteers in the area.  Wanted to commend both of you for rolling in on this project.  Volunteerism in these economic times is great.  With that kind of response, it’s a great comfort to know it’s out there.  Does the state get their funding through the feds

DD yes.  Have our own citizens corps to go after funding

Mr. Gorfida stated there is currently a state bill being considered

SR what is the probable time frame for the state bill

JG middle of May or June – attaching to it also is the use of wireless devices while operating a bus with minor passengers unless bus is stopped.

SR favor something in the school zone

CS a lot of the teachers state that’s their primary concern when parents are picking up the kids at school.  I know they would appreciate a sense of urgency when looking to our council. 

DV does this apply to the school property or just the street.

JG street

CS

DL fines/fees

JG $200 maximum fine both under state and city/ minimum $1

BW is the consensus to wait to see what the legislature does

JG can watch the legislature and if seems to be dying, can bring back to the agenda

CW what is the drop dead time line for us to know it hasn’t passed committee

JG probably the beginning of June

BW adjourned work session at 6:37 p.m.