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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB-2012-04-26APPROVED ITHACA COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MEETING MINUTES LOCATION: Third Floor, Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 108 East Green Street TIME /DATE: April 26, 2012 @ 3:30 pm PRESENT: Commissioners Bush, Hang, Kane, and Rogers; Alderperson Kerslick; IPD Chief Vallely; Staff: Herden GUESTS: none Chairperson Rogers called the meeting to order at 3:35 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of March 22, 2012 The minutes were approved unanimously. 2. Comments from the Public none 3. Report from Common Council Alderperson Graham Kerslick discussed the configuration of the CPB Working Group (Mayor, CPB Co- Chairs, City Attorney, Police Chief, PBA President, and CPB Staff) and some of its goals: updating and revising procedures, determining how information is shared between the IPD and CPB, and getting more commissioners on the Board. The next meeting is scheduled for April 30 and will likely be the last or one of the last times the group meets. Commissioner Bush expressed concerns about the cultural diversity of the Board. Both he and Rogers stressed the importance of communicating with CPB applicants to keep them apprised of the status of their applications. Kerslick responded by assuring commissioners that the Mayor is aware that CPB needs a representative board. In addition, those present who are also members of the working group will speak to the Mayor about contacting CPB applicants to let them know the process has been delayed. 4. Report from Police Department Chief Vallely reported on various recent and upcoming activities of the Department. These included: a police presence at the Chris Bordoni tribute to prevent potential demonstrations from becoming inflammatory; end -of -year festivities at Ithaca College and Cornell University; and meetings about medical amnesty policies as well as "bath salts" and other synthetic drugs. [Medical amnesty policies "protect from liability those who seek medical attention as a result of illegal actions." (hftp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MedicaI—amnesty_policy) Both Cornell and Ithaca College have medical amnesty policies. In addition "On July 20, 2011, Governor Cuomo signed a 'Good Samaritan' law, designed to encourage individuals to call 911 for help in an alcohol or other drug emergency. The law is supported by the Tompkins County District Attorney and the City of Ithaca." (hftp://www.ithaca.edu/sacl/healthpromotion/icmap )] Vallely also reported on the the impact that reduced staffing continues to have on the Department's operations. He read several letters of appreciation from young children visited by IPD officers. 5. Report from Staff Two community outreach opportunities are coming up in June: GIAC's 30 year celebration on June 9 and Southside Community Center's Juneteenth on June 23. The Board decided to have a presence at both, with a focus on encouraging people to consider applying to be on the Board. Staff will work on updating the CPB brochure for these community events. 6. Old Business none APPROVED ITHACA COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MEETING MINUTES LOCATION: Third Floor, Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 108 East Green Street TIME/DATE: April 26, 2012 @ 3:30 pm 7. New Business none 8. Adjournment to Executive Session @ 4:23 pm Motion by Commissioner Hang and seconded by Commissioner Kane to move to executive session to discuss open complaints then return to public session and adjourn. One new complaint was received and discussed. Clarifying information required from complainant before it can be assigned to an investigating commissioner. Several new citizen letters of compliment were received by the Ithaca Police Department between the March and April board meetings.