HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB-2023-03-22CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. March 22, 2023
Present:
Chair: Kane
Commissioners (7) Beem-Miller, Rogers, Simons, Korthuis, Onyejuruwa, Wright
Virtual:
Bursic
Others Present:
Deputy Chief - Monticello
Common Council Liaison - McGonigal
Public Information Specialist - Faraday
Approval of the February 22, 2023, Community Police Board Meeting Minutes-
Resolution:
By Commissioner Simons: Seconded by Commissioner Rogers
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the February 22, 2023, Community Police Board
meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
Report from Common Council: Alderperson McGonigal reports that the Report from
the Reimagining Subcommittee is nearly ready.
A discussion about the city manager position takes place, what role that position will
play in relation to the CJC, and the mayor’s role when this transition takes place. A
discussion about the budget occurs, salaried positions.
Report from the Police Department: DC Monticello gives a follow up on the 2 folks in
academies, stating that one has stepped away. Possibly 3 department members leaving
this Summer. There are a number of folks out on injury or other leave. Recruitment/
Chief search is not necessarily a financial issue, but more of a marketing issue. Further
staffing discussion ensues.
GIVE (Gun Initiated Violence Elimination) program question and discussion occurs,
funding for county is city dependent, uncertainty about who is in charge of directing that
grant initiative- mayor, chief?
Officer wellness initiatives are discussed.
Old Business
5.1 Update on electronic CPB one-stop document center: Discussion about CPB file
sharing and organization will be further explored for potential resolutions.
5.2 Any further comments on the RPS subcommittee report as it relates to the
proposed CPB enhancements: The group discusses the word “require” when
speaking of IPD cooperation with the Board as it appears in the report. Chair Kane
states that if this issue becomes a roadblock with contracts for IPD officers then she
doesn’t wish to have that word present. Chair Kane asks For Commisioners Rogers and
Onyejuruwa to contact IPBA President Condzella to discuss this matter further.
VOTE TO REMOVE THE WORD “REQUIRED” FROM THE RPS SUBCOMITTEE
REPORT REGARDING OFFICER COMPLIANCE AND COOPERATION WITH CPB
Unanimous
Discussion of the additional bullets involving CPB occurs.
Alderperson McGonigal requests that the Board draft a communication to be carried
forward to the RPS Subcommittee. The Board agrees to have the letter completed by
the end of the week.
New Business:
New Business items are tabled.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO OPEN INVESTIGATIONS:
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner Simons
RESOLVED, That the Community Police Board enter into Executive Session to discuss
active investigations.
Carried Unanimously
RECONVENE:
The Community Police Board reconvened into Regular Session with no formal action
taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Melody Faraday,
Public Information Specialist