HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB-2013-12-18CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 3:30 p.m. December 18, 2013
Present:
Commissioners (5) Kane, Rogers, DaGrossa, LaPadula, Wright,
OTHERS PRESENT:
Former Commissioner Levine
Chief Barber
Information Management Specialist Day
EXCUSED:
Council Liason - Kerslick
Commissioner Brower
CALL TO ORDER 3:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
By Commissioner LaPadula; Seconded by Commissioner Rogers
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the November 20, 2013 Community Police Board
meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
Commissioner Kane announced that Commissioner Levine resigned but would like
to continue helping the Community Police Board with the written procedural
guidelines and the website Guidelines & Standards. She further reported that
Commissioner Baker has resigned and noted that he enjoyed his time serving on the
Community Police Board.
REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Barber reported that all of the Common Council Members will be sworn in at
the next Common Council Meeting on December 31, 2013 at 12:00 pm. If any
Commissioners would like to see the swearing in ceremony it is open to the public.
The Ithaca Police Department has been very active this past month with burglaries
that have been taking place in the City. The Department hired and swore in Officer
Cady this month. Interviews for the Police Officer position have been taking place,
along with 4 candidates to be interviewed for the Lieutenant position and 4
candidates for the Sergeant's position. The position for Financial Management
Assistant has been filled.
Chief Barber received two (2) commendation letters that he shared with the Board
for Officer Dubrava and Officer Hoffman.
Old BUSINESS:
Commissioners Rogers, Wright and former Commissioner Levine have been
working on guidelines for current and future Commissioners to reference when
conducting investigations. Discussion followed regarding having procedural
guidelines in notebooks that Commissioners can refer to and "Guidelines &
Standards" posted to the Community Police Board webpage for members of the
public to access.
Resolution:
By Commissioner LaPadula: Seconded by Commissioner DaGrossa
RESOLVED, That the Community Police Board Procedural Guidelines be approved
as submitted.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Cindie L. Day
Information Management Specialist