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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CPB-1995-01-27 , ,1 17-11111 171 717711 d oeP CITY OF ITHACA COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD PO BOX 6557 ITHACA, NEW YORK 14851-6557 MINUTES: Ithaca Community Police Board PLACE: Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall TIME & DATE: January 27, 1995 at 2:30 p.m. PRESENT: Commissioners Kemp, Nelson, Sarachan, Seligmann, Teasley, Yarrow. Chief McEwen, Deputy Chief Barnes, PBA President Gray. Mayor Nichols, Alderperson Shenk. Rita Linger, Kirby Edmonds. 1 . Commissioner Seligmann called the meeting to order. 2. Approve Minutes of Meeting of December 16, 1994 Commissioner Nelson asked that it be noted that he was present at the December 16, 1994 meeting. Alderperson Shenk asked that under 3. Report from Common Council:, that the last sentence be revised to; ...regarding putting together a proposal for the crime bill and earmarked for delinquency prevention. Approve Minutes of Meeting of December 16, 1994 as amended by Commissioner Sarachan, seconded by Commissioner Nelson. RESOLVED, That the minutes of the December 16, 1994 Community Police Board Meeting be approved as amended. Carried Unanimously 3. Report from Common Council: Alderperson Shenk gave the new members a brief background on the program she is working on with Professor Street regarding delinquency prevention in the Ithaca City School District. 4. Comments from the Public: Mayor Nichols welcomed the new members and noted that he is still looking to fill the last vacancy. 5. Report of the Chief: Chief McEwen noted that the City is still waiting for Congress to budget the money for the crime bill, noting there is a difference between authorization and appropriation. r ' Community Police Board Meeting Minutes Page 2 January 27, 1995 Chief McEwen briefly discussed the Police Community Advocates program with Ms. Linger, noting that thus far it is working well. Ms. Linger gave the new members a brief background on this program. 6. Comments from PBA President: PBA President Mike Gray welcomed the new Community Police Board members and expressed his wishes for a quiet year. 7. Old Business: Commissioner Teasley reviewed the most recent revisions to the by-laws. Discussion followed about storage of Community Police Board records and files to maintain confidentiality. The Community Police Board decided to include in the bylaws that the storage of records and files will be in the Chief's office. The Community Police Board thanked Commissioner Teasley for all her work on the bylaws. Approval of Bylaws for the Ithaca Community Police Board by Commissioner Teasley, seconded by Commissioner Sarachan. RESOLVED, That the Ithaca Community Police Board approve their by-laws as amended. Ayes (4) Teasley, Sarachan, Nelson, Seligmann Abstain (2) Yarrow, Kemp Motion Carried 8. New Business: Commissioner Seligmann opened the floor for nominations for Chair of the Community Police Board for 1995. Election of Chair by Commissioner Sarachan, seconded by Commissioner Nelson. RESOLVED, That Commissioner Teasley be appointed Chair of the Community Police Board for 1995. Carried Unanimously Commissioner Seligmann then opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chair of the Community Police Board for 1995. Election of Vice Chair by Commissioner Teasley, seconded by Commissioner Nelson. RESOLVED, That Commissioner Sarachan be appointed Vice Chair of the Community Police Board for 1995. Carried Unanimously Commissioner Sarachan thanked Commissioner Seligmann for all her past work as Chair of the Community Police Board. Community Police Board Meeting Minutes Page 3 January 27, 1995 The Community Police Board established the same meeting dates and times for 1995; that is, the 4th Friday of the month at 2:30 pm in the Second Floor Conference Room of City Hall, listed below: February 24, 1995 March 24, 1995 April 28, 1995 May 26, 1995 June 23, 1995 July 28, 1995 August 25, 1995 September 22, 1995 October 27, 1995 November 17, 1995* - This is the 3rd Friday of the month due to the Thanksgiving holiday December 22, 1995** - This is subject to change due to the Christmas holiday 9. Adiournment: The next meeting of the Community Police Board is scheduled to be held on February 24, 1995 at 2:30 p.m. in the second floor conference room of City Hall. On a motion by Commissioner Teasley, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, the Community Police Board adjourned into Executive Session at 3:42 p.m. CPB/lac DRAFT LIAISON LETTER February , 1995 Mr./Ms. "Agency" Dear : The Community Police Board is a committee of seven civilians appointed by the Mayor. We advise the Mayor and Common Council on ways to promote good relations between the public and the police, advise the Police Chief about community concerns, meet with community groups, investigate and monitor formal and informal complaints and review the Police Department's annual budget and make recommendations to Common Council. In an attempt to foster better communication between our Board and community agencies, Commissioner ? has been assigned to act as liaison between your group and the Community Police Board. Should you have any questions or need further information about the Board, please contact Commissioner at ? 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