HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB 2019-04-24CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 3:30 p.m. April 24, 2019
Present:
Chair: Kane
Commissioners (3) Rogers, Wright, Beem-Miller
OTHERS PRESENT:
Common Council Liaison- Kerslick
Deputy Chief Nayor
Deputy Chief Monticello
Public Information Specialist- Faraday
EXCUSED:
Commissioner Onyejuruwa
CALL TO ORDER: 3:34 p.m.
REPORT FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL LIAISON:
Alderperson Kerslick reported that the Mayor is forming the search committee for the
new Police Chief and that he would like 3 volunteers from the Community Police Board.
Chair Kane stated her request for filling the vacancies on the CPB, announced her
retirement from her position with the County and that she would likely be available and
willing to serve on the search committee after her schedule frees up as a result of this
retirement. Commissioner Rogers expressed frustration with the vacancies and lack of
re-appointments on the Board.
A conversation ensued regarding the vacancies on the board.
REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Deputy Chief Nayor reported retirements and promotions. Deputy Chief Monticello
reported that there will be 7 openings in the Ithaca Police Department. IPD is going
before the civil service board to ask to add more counties to the accepted applicants
pool. DC Nayor shared two compliments that were received. Reported that the IPD had
a meeting with the Downtown Ithaca Alliance regarding the Commons. IPD worked with
Ithaca College students regarding officer wellness. IPD is working on a paring with
National Night Out to her a BBQ event together. DC Monitcello shared upcoming
events, including a hockey game, and a candle lighting ceremony for officers who have
passed in the line of duty.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Melody Faraday, Public Information Specialist