HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB-2017-01-25CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 3:30 p.m. January 25, 2017
Present:
Co-Chairs: Kane, Rogers
Commissioners (5) Wright, Onyejuruwa, DaGrossa, Beem-Miller, LaFave
OTHERS PRESENT:
Common Council Liaison – Kerslick
Information Management Specialist – Day
EXCUSED:
Deputy Police Chief Monticello
CALL TO ORDER: 3:31 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE December 21, 2017 MEETING:
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner Wright
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the December 21, 2017 Community Police
Board meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
Election of Chair for 2017
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded By Commissioner DaGrossa
RESOLVED, That Commissioner Kane be appointed as Chair of the Community
Police Board for 2017.
Confidentiality Acknowledgment Form for 2017
The confidentiality acknowledgement form was distributed to the Commissioners
to complete and file for 2017.
REPORT FROM COMMON COUNCIL:
Common Council Liaison Kerslick reported on ways to reach out to fill the Youth
Commissioner position for a 16-18 year old City Resident before going through
the process of changing the City Charter. He said by reaching out to Marty
Schrieber at the Youth Bureau he could check with the youth attending the
programs there to see if anyone would have any interest in serving on the
Community Police Board. Other ideas are to see if there could be a buddy
(mentor) that could come with the Youth Member. He said you want to exhaust
all avenues prior to presenting any change to the City Charter to Council.
The Police Department received nice letters and comments from the public
regarding their coverage of the Women’s March held on Saturday January 20,
2017.
He also announced that he will be the Liaison for the 2017 year for the
Community Police Board.
REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Deputy Chief Monticello was unable to attend today’s meeting and reported that
he would not be able to attend the meetings after Chief Barber retires because of
additional duties he will be fulfilling. He provided the following update for the
Board.
1. Lt. Jacob Young will be filling the role of Acting Deputy Chief when Chief
Barber retires in March, he will be attending the Community Police Board
meeting in my absence.
2. In addition to the Chief of Police, a Lieutenant, Sergeant and Police Officer
have also given the City of Ithaca notice that they will be retiring within the
next 90 days.
3. Lt. John Joly will be promoted to Lieutenant some time in February.
4. Investigator Loretta Tomberelli and Officer David Amaro will also be
promoted to Sergeant some time in February.
5. For 2016 The Ithaca Police Department responded to 23735 calls in 2016,
which is an increase from 20080 calls in 2015. There were 2 homicides
in the City of Ithaca in 2016; both have been solved by arrest.
Commissioner LaFave arrived at 3:46 p.m.
Commissioner Onyejuruwa arrived at 3:55 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
Update from Commissioner LaFave on the Youth Commissioner Position;
Commissioner LaFave reported that Ithaca High School Principle Jason Trumble
will send an e-mail to her if any teachers find a student interested in filling the
Youth Commissioner Position on the Community Police Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
2016 Annual Report
Commissioner Rogers presented the 2016 Annual Community Police Board
Report. After a brief discussion the following motion was made:
Resolution:
By Commissioner Beem-Miller: Seconded by Commissioner Wright
RESOLVED, That the 2016 Annual Community Police Board Report be
approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
Review of the Community Police Board Procedural Guidelines:
After discussion the Board agreed to update their guidelines. The Board agreed
to update the language in the guidelines to include any future technology tools
that may become available. The Board will discuss this further at the February
meeting.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ACTIVE
INVESTIGATIONS:
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner DaGrossa
RESOLVED, That the Community Police Board enter into Executive Session to
discuss active investigations.
RECONVENE:
The Board reconvened into regular session with the following resolutions.
RESOLUTION:
By Commissioner Beem-Miller: Seconded by Wright
RESOLVED, That case number 2016-02 is resolved.
RESOLUTION:
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Wright
RESOLVED, That case number 2016-03 is resolved.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Cindie L. Day, Information Management Specialist
For the City Clerk’s Office