HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB-2015-06-24CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 3:30 p.m. June 24, 2015
Present:
Co-Chairs: Kane, Rogers
Commissioners (3) DaGrossa, LaPadula, Onyejuruwa
OTHERS PRESENT:
Common Council Liaison – Kerslick
Deputy Police Chief Monticello
Information Management Specialist Day
EXCUSED:
Commissioner Wright
Youth Commissioner Hause
CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 p.m.
ADDITONS TO THE AGENDA:
New Business:
Commissioner Kane requested the addition of a report from Commissioner
DaGrossa on the Call to Action meeting held at GIAC on June 24, 2015.
No Board member objected.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 27, 2015 MEETING:
By Commissioner LaPadula: Seconded by Commissioner Onyejuruwa
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the May 27, 2015 Community Police Board
meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
REPORT FROM COMMON COUNCIL:
Common Council Liaison Kerslick reported that he wrote to Common Council
regarding the vacancies on the Community Police Board.
REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Deputy Police Chief Monticello reported on the following:
Investigator Don Barker and Officer Derek Barr retired last month
The Ithaca Police Department Open House is scheduled for July 11, 2015
The Department hired one police officer who will be sworn in on June 29,
2015. There are still 5 vacancies to be filled - the next civil service exam
will be held in the fall. The department is currently accepting lateral
transfer applications. The hiring process is extensive and it takes
approximately 12 - 18 months before an officer is fully trained and able to
work independently.
Outreach Materials
Commissioner Rogers asked for volunteers to work on the outreach project with
him. Commissioner Onyejuruwa and Youth Commissioner Hause agreed to
work with Commissioner Rogers on finding material to create either cards or
brochures that will have information regarding safety issues.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner DaGrossa reported that a “Call to Action” meeting was held at
GIAC on June 24, 2015. Frank LaBerty, from the Center for Dispute Settlement
out of Rochester was the featured speaker. This group mediates
community/police disputes and has subpoena power that has never been used.
The Call to Action group tried to make a connection between the City of Ithaca
Community Police Board and the Center for Dispute Settlement Group but the
CPB does not have subpoena power. The Call to Action Group seemed to have
more statements at the meeting than questions. The community wants to be
heard and they are starting to feel as though the police chief is willing to listen to
their concerns.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ACTIVE
INVESTIGATIONS:
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner Onyejuruwa
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 LaPadula: Seconded by Onyejuruwa
RESOLVED, That case number 2015-2 is considered closed.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5.00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Cindie L. Day
Information Management Specialist