HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB-2018-10-24CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 3:30 p.m. October 24, 2018
Present:
Chair: Kane
Commissioners (4) Rogers, Wright, DaGrossa
Commissioner Onyejuruwa joined before Executive Session
OTHERS PRESENT:
Deputy Chief- Monticello
Deputy Chief- Nayor
Public Information Specialist- Faraday
Jonni Campbell
EXCUSED:
Beem-Miller
Common Council Liaison – Kerslick
CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 p.m.
Jonni Campbell was introduced as a party interested in joining the CPB. She
observed the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of the minutes of the September 26, 2018 meeting was deferred to the
November meeting.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
No one appeared before the Board.
REPORT FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL LIAISON:
No report from Council.
REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Deputy Chief Monticello introduced the new Deputy Chief of Police
Administration and Records Dennis Nayor. Deputy Chief Nayor gave a brief
background of his work experience and informed the Board that he would be
their new liaison.
The IPD’s proposed budget was detailed. Requests included the addition of 2
more officers. Present detail of how officers are distributed through shifts and
future retirements were discussed to illustrate the need for these additional
officers. Examples of cities of comparable size/ population and their Police force
numbers were given as well.
The Board decided to write a statement in support of the addition of two officers
being included in the 2019 budget.
OLD BUSINESS:
6.1 Filling Vacancies on CPB
Public Information Specialist Faraday circulated copy for extending a Social
Media reach for new member recruitment for the Community Police Board. She
stated that the posts would go public in a week and that she will field any
response.
NEW BUSINESS:
7.1 New Sexual Harrassment Policy
Board members read and reviewed the city’s new Sexual Harassment Policy.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner DaGrossa
RESOLVED, That the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss ongoing
investigations.
Carried Unanimously
RECONVENE:
The Board reconvened into regular session with no formal action taken.
The Community Police Board unanimously approved the letter of Resolution for
Complaint 2018-3.
The Community Police Board discussed 2018-4
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Melody Faraday,
Public Information Specialist