HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB-2014-12-17CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 3:30 p.m. December 17, 2014
Present:
Co-Chairs: Kane, Rogers
Commissioners (5) Brower, DaGrossa, LaPadula, Wright, Onyejuruwa
OTHERS PRESENT:
Common Council Liaison – Kerslick
Deputy Police Chief Townsend
Information Management Specialist Day
CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 19, 2014 MEETING:
By Commissioner Onyejuruwa: Seconded by Commissioner LaPadula
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the November 19, 2014 Community Police
Board meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
The following items were added to the agenda:
Ithaca Youth Council update
Community Policing
Ithaca High School Intern update
List of Police Officers.
No Board members objected.
REPORT FROM COMMON COUNCIL:
Common Council Liaison Kerslick reported on the Police Departments Working
Group work on the proposed policy for IPD’s body camera usage. The policy will
be reviewed by the City Administration Committee in January and Common
Council in February; however it does not require a vote from Council as it is a
departmental policy. The Park Foundation donated $20,000.00 towards the
purchase of the cameras and required software.
Commissioner Rogers asked about the meetings/workshops facilitated by the
Department of Justice that were reported about in the paper. Deputy Chief
Townsend responded that the Department of Justice/Public Relations Division
held a similar workshop in Geneva, New York and one of the attendees felt the
workshop was very good and wanted to bring it to Ithaca. IPD police officers
attended the workshops along with residents from the community.
Members of Board questioned why they were not asked to participate in the
workshops as they have been charged with the duties of public relations between
the community and IPD. Commissioner Rogers volunteered to draft a letter to be
reviewed by the board that would be sent to the Mayor to find out why the Board
was not invited to this workshop and to let him know that they are very interested
in attending any future training.
REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Deputy Chief Townsend reported on the upcoming Citizens Police Academy that
will be hosted by IPD. He noted that the turnout for these events has been very
good.
REPORT FROM STAFF:
Information Management Specialist Day reminded the Board to start thinking
about next month’s selection of Chair/Co Chair or Vice Chair for 2015.
Commissioner Rogers requested that year-end numbers for complaints and
compliments be sent to him so he can prepare the 2014 Annual Report.
OLD BUSINESS:
Youth Council
Common Council Liaison Kerslick reported that he invited Marty Schreiber, Youth
Council Program Coordinator, to the January meeting to discuss what the Youth
Council is about and what type of projects they are currently working on.
Board Appointments
Commissioner DaGrossa’s term expires at the end of 2014. A letter has been
submitted to the Mayor requesting reappointment. The Board currently has two
vacancies: 1 Commissioner; 1 Youth Commissioner. At this time there are no
applications on file.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ithaca College Production Class
The Ithaca College production class was present to film the meeting.
Commissioner Rogers met with them briefly to answer questions. They will be
giving a copy of the film to the Board.
Ithaca High School Government Class Interns
Commissioners Kane, Rogers and Wright met with the Ithaca High School
interns who are making a short video about what the Board does. They will be
giving a final copy to the Board for review which could be utilized on the
Community Police Board’s page on the City of Ithaca’s website.
Ithaca Police Officers
Commissioner Rogers distributed the current seniority list of Ithaca Police
Officers. An amended list will be out in January that will include any new officers.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ACTIVE
INVESTIGATIONS:
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner Brower
RESOLVED, That the Community Police Board enter into Executive Session to
discuss active investigations.
Carried Unanimously
RECONVENE:
The Board reconvened into regular session with the following resolution.
RESOLUTION:
By Commissioner DaGrossa: Seconded by Commissioner Wright
RESOLVED, That case number 2014-8 has been withdrawn.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Cindie L. Day
Information Management Specialist