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From the City’s website:

The Gaithersburg Police Department is now accepting applications for its Citizen Police Academy which begins Thursday, May 3, 2007.  Weekly sessions will be held at the City Police facility, located at 14 Fulks Corner Avenue, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Thursday night through June 28.   Class size is limited to 16 residents who must be at least 16 years of age.  The deadline for applications is Monday, April 23.

During the Academy, participants will learn about law enforcement techniques and practices, traffic collision investigation, patrol operations, drug enforcement, crime prevention, community policing, and other topics.  There will even be some practical demonstrations outside the classroom.

“The Gaithersburg Police Department is completely committed to the philosophies of community-oriented and problem-oriented policing.  This Academy is just one of the many ways that our officers and civilian members interact and work with members of our community to make Gaithersburg a great place in which to live, work, or play,” said Chief Mary Ann Viverette.

Applications may be downloaded below or to receive an application by mail or for more information contact Sgt. Rudy Wagner at 301-258-6400.

For more information on the Gaithersburg Police Department please visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/police.

• Citizen Police Academy Application Form

From the City’s Crime Summary:

Saturday, April 07, 2007
Burglary
04/07/2007 at 5:45 a.m. Montgomery County Police responded to an alarm at 811 Russell Ave #A. Upon arrival a smashed out front door was discovered. Unknown amount of property taken.

Friday, April 06, 2007
Attempted Burglary
On 04/06/07, at 11:25 p.m., police responded to the 800 block of Suffield Dr. for an attempted burglary. Upon arrival, the rear door window was found smashed. A witness stated that a male suspect tried to kick the door in, and left the scene in an unknown make and model SUV.

Suspect is described as an unknown race male, wearing a gray hooded coat and blue pants.

811 Russell is just north of Montgomery Village Ave; Suffield Dr is in a townhouse community between Great Seneca & Muddy Branch, near where they intersect.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Mayor and City Council Meeting, 4/9/2007

Posted 4/5/2007

City of Gaithersburg
AGENDA FOR A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, 7:30 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. INVOCATION

Reverend Charles Updike, First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Held March 19, 2007

Background Material (pdf format)

V. CONSENT ITEMS
(resolutions for approval by the City Council that do not need discussion)

Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Contract for the Purchase and Installation of Emergency Equipment for Police Vehicles ($32,764)
Background Material (pdf format)

Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Contract for Repair of Culverts under Victory Farm Drive ($57,800)
Background Material (pdf format)

VI. APPOINTMENT

Resolution of the City Council Confirming Appointments and Reappointments by the Mayor to the Art In Public Places Committee, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Community Advisory Board, Gaithersburg Senior Council, and Technology & Innovations Committee

Background Material (pdf format)

Resolution Establishing a City of Gaithersburg Ad Hoc Mayor and City Council Compensation Review Committee and Confirming Appointments Made by the Mayor of the City of Gaithersburg Thereto
Background Material (pdf format)

VII. PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating April 3 through June 3, 2007, as “The 2007 Maryland Chiefs’ Challenge Campaign” in the City of Gaithersburg
2. Proclamation of the Mayor and City Council Designating April as “Municipal Government Works Month” in the City of Gaithersburg

VIII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
(public is invited to speak on any subject that is not a public hearing topic on tonight’s agenda – each speaker three minutes)

IX. FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL/ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Board/Commission/Committee Vacancy Update
• Upcoming City Events

X. FROM THE CITY MANAGER

1. Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) visit to Gaithersburg April 14 to April 18, 2007
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Meeting with Secretary of Transportation Porcari
   
   Background Material (pdf format)

3. Proposed Memorial in Honor of Those Who Lost Their Lives During Our Nations Wars/Conflicts
   
   Background Material (pdf format)

XI. PUBLIC HEARING

Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6C of the City Code Entitled “Elections” Article III Entitled “Absentee Voting” Section 6C-14 Thereof Entitled “Who May Vote” so as to “Permit Qualified Voters to Choose to Vote by Absentee Ballot Without the Requirement That the Voter be Absent From the City on the Day of the Election

Background Material (pdf format)

XII. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND REGULATIONS
(ordinances, resolutions, and regulations to be introduced or adopted following appropriate procedures required by the City Code, or resolutions that may require discussion by the Mayor and Council prior to approval)

1. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for a Street Reconstruction Project ($762,000)
   Background Material (pdf format)

2. Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Awarding a Matching Grant to Kentlands Condominiums II ($758)
   Background Material (pdf format)

XIII. FROM THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGERS, CITY ATTORNEY AND OTHER STAFF

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

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THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
WILL BE HELD MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007, 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 31 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE

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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING AND WORK SESSION ITEMS
This list is not all-inclusive, and does not reflect priorities or scheduling

But is intended to provide a glance at future items to come before the City Council.

April 16 Meeting:
Presentations 
- 3rd Qtr. Employee/Team Recognition Awards
- Proclamation “Arab American Heritage Month”
- Proclamation “National Crime Victim’s Rights Week”

Public Hearing 

- JOINT - Historic Preservation Element

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WORK SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Notice to the general public is hereby given that the
Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg will conduct the

following consecutive work sessions on:

Monday, April 23, 2007 to discuss:
Mayor and Council Travel Policy
Update on the Proposed East Diamond Avenue Redevelopment Project (Archstone)

Monday, April 30, 2007 to discuss:
The Gaithersburg Aquatic/Recreation Center Concept Plan