HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB-2024-12-18CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. December 18, 2024
Present:
Chair: Kane
Commissioners: (6) Simons, Korthuis, Wright, Bursic
Virtual: Rogers, Onyejuruwa
Others Present:
IPD Chief Kelly
Public Information Specialist – Faraday
Public Comment:
Amanda Kirchgessner, commented on many positive interactions that she has had with
all of IPD while working with the residents of the Asteri House. Stated that they are
helpful and compassionate and offer prompt response.
Zach Winn, commented about the poor conditions in the Asteri building, alleged illicit
drug presence, and other security concerns. Also requested access to the letter from
Chair Kane to the mayor, which has been FOILed.
Privilege of the Floor:
Chair Kane states to Mr. Winn that he will have to follow the FOIL process to request
above mention document.
Report from the Police Department:
Chief Kelly shares promotions and recruitment/ training updates for the department.
Matthew Cowen has been promoted to Deputy Chief. Shares that the department is
setting goals for the year to come.
Commissioners asked questions about the number of Deputy Chiefs, which has ranged
between 2-3 at full staffing.
Questions asked about the FLOCK system spending and locations of cameras, which
Chief Kelly states is an annual contract, and the cameras are placed in various places
around the city, locations not to be disclosed.
Commissioners requested goals to be relayed at the next meeting. Chief Kelly states
that those details will be relayed, and updates made to the website.
Commissioners ask if IPD uses drones, Chief Kelly states that the department is
interested.
Commissioners congratulate the Chief on one year in his role and ask him to share
challenges and gains. Chief shares that staffing remains a challenge, and building
engagement and connection with the community has been his greatest focus and
achievement. He thanks his department for the hard work this year.
Report From Staff:
We have reappointments due for Commissioners Korthuis, Wright, Kane, and
Onyejuruwa.
Shares info about the ongoing forums hosted by NACOLE online every 3rd Thursday of
the Month at 2pm, and a document that is updated regularly with websites for use by
oversight boards.
Shares info about meeting with the mayor, to be carried over after meeting.
Old Business:
LEAD questions remain on hold. Chief offers that there is work being done, and there is
a meeting in the beginning of January that he can gain some info from.
New Business:
Chair Kane leads discussion
S.O.S. Safe Options for Support, this group is operating now. Chair Kane would like
more details.
TC Action is required to pay for the apartments and support the folks living in Asteri.
Chief shares that they are all still working out how to properly support and staff the
building.
Chair Kane asks if the group would like to be involved in conversations regarding the
conditions and support and Asteri.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ACTIVE
INVESTIGATIONS:
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner Bursic
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 6:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Melody Faraday,
Public Information Specialist