HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB-2014-02-26CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 3:30 p.m. February 26, 2014
Present:
Co- Chairs: Kane, Rogers
Commissioners (3) DaGrossa, LaPadula, Wright,
OTHERS PRESENT:
Deputy Chief Tyler
Information Management Specialist Day
EXCUSED:
Commissioner Brower
Council Liason - Kerslick
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT: 3:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 18, 2013 MEETING:
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner Wright
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the December 18, 2013 Community Police
Board meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2014 Resolution:
By Commissioner Wright: Seconded by Commissioner LaPadula
RESOLVED, That Richard Rogers and Shirley Kane be nominated for the
position of Community Police Board Co- Chairs for 2014.
Carried Unanimously
REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Deputy Chief Tyler reported that the Ithaca Police Department obtained a grant
to fund the department K -9 program, including the K -9 Officer. Several of the
Ithaca Police Officer's applied for the position, which was given to Officer
Kimmich who received the highest score. Training will start next month and the
dog will be chosen in a couple of weeks.
The results from the last Ithaca Police Department's civil service exam were
received; the department will begin interviewing for the three open positions in
the near future. Deputy Chief Tyler further reported that a National search is
being conducted for the Deputy Chief position. Commissioner DaGrossa
addressed Deputy Chief Tyler to see if he knew whether anyone from the
Community Police Board would be sitting on the interview panel.
REPORT FROM COMMON COUNCIL:
Common Council Liason Kerslick provided information, by email to the board to
share that "Mayor Myrick specifically highlighted the Community Police Board
during his annual State of the City address at the Common Council Meeting on
February 19, 2014. The Mayor appreciates the significant effort by the
Community Police Board, and previous members over the past year that has
resulted in improved relationships between the community and the Police
Department. The Board's work is really appreciated ".
REPORT FROM STAFF
Information Management Specialist Day requested that Commissioners call the
City Clerks Office or the Community Police Board phone number to inform staff
when they will be unable to attend the Community Police Board Meeting. That
way staff will know whether there will be a quorum to conduct a meeting.
Discussion was held on the floor that Co -Chair Rogers will compose a letter to
Commissioner Brower regarding his ability to fulfill his commitment as a board
member in light of his recent absents from the Board Meetings.
OLD BUSINESS
Co Chair Rogers reviewed the list of items that the Board had discussed in 2013
to make sure there were no outstanding items. Discussion followed on the
importance of communication between Commissioners and Co- Chairs should
there be any conflict with law enforcement personnel. The interaction might affect
a Commissioners ability to perform their duties. It might also result in the need for
them to recuse themselves from particular matters or cases of the Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
By Commissioner DaGrossa: Seconded by Commissioner LaPadula
RESOLVED, That the 2013 Annual Community Police Board Report be
approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the position of Youth Commissioner,
and their participation in the Board's executive sessions, which is permitted by
City Code. The confidential nature of these sessions will be clearly explained to
the Youth Commissioner, as well as any Commissioner. The City Attorney is
working on a statement that Commissioner's will acknowledge regarding the
confidential nature of the executive sessions, and the prohibition of discussing
anything outside the confines of the executive session.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ACTIVE
INVESTIGATIONS:
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner Wright
RESOLVED, That the Community Police Board enter into Executive Session to
discuss active investigations.
RECONVENE:
The Board reconvened into regular session, and reported that case 2013 -8 is
hereby closed
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Cindie L. Day
Information Management Specialist