HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB-2014-05-28CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 3:30 p.m. May 28, 2014
Present:
Co-Chairs: Kane, Rogers
Commissioners (5) Brower, DaGrossa, LaPadula, Wright, Onyejuruwa
OTHERS PRESENT:
Deputy Chief Townsend
Information Management Specialist Day
EXCUSED:
Council Liason - Kerslick
CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 p.m.
Introductions:
The Board made their introductions and welcomed new Commissioner Richard
Onyejuruwa. Deputy Chief Townsend was also introduced to the Board. He will
be attending the meetings to represent the Police Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE April 23, 2014 MEETING:
By Commissioner Brower: Seconded by Commissioner DeGrossa
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the April 23, 2014 Community Police Board
meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Deputy Chief Townsend reported that there were various internal assignment
changes for IPD Personnel. He also stated that this years “Quality of Life” Detail
went very well. IPD issued approx. 250 tickets for violations on East Hill and
South Hill.
REPORT FROM COMMON COUNCIL:
Co-Chair Kane reported that Common Council Liason Kerslick sent an e-mail
along with the confidentiality form created by the City Attorney regarding
executive sessions. The Board decided to accept the form as written and
submitted completed forms to Information Management Specialist Day to file.
The Board also decided that it would be a good idea to sign a new confidentiality
form each year in January when the Chair and Co-Chair positions are elected.
REPORT FROM STAFF:
An updated contact list of phones numbers for Commissioners was distributed.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Board briefly discussed an e-mail sent by Alderperson Cynthia Brock
regarding an incident that took place near a local elementary school that involved
Police Officers making an arrest. The Board concluded that they would take no
action on this e-mail.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ACTIVE
INVESTIGATIONS:
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner Wright
RESOLVED, That the Board entered into Executive Session to discuss active
investigations.
Carried Unanimously
RECONVENE:
The Board reconvened into regular session, with no formal action taken
RESOLUTION:
By Commissioner Wright: Seconded by Brower
RESOLVED, That case numbers 2014-2 and 2014-3 be considered withdrawn.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Cindie L. Day
Information Management Specialist