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HomeMy WebLinkAbout111099 rm min CITIZEN'S ADVISORY BOARD Minutes Wednesday, November 10, 1999 7:00 P.M. City Commission Conference Room PRESENT: Oscar Redden, Nancy Roberts, James Kidd, Dr. Brenedette Hardy - Blake, David Johnson, Atty Manuel Acevedo, Phyllis Richardson, Chief of Police Brian F. Tooley, and Gracy Posley Absent: Dean Ray, and Tom Carpenter This meeting was called to order by Vice - Chairperson Mr. Redden. Mr. Redden asked Police Chief Tooley to introduce new members Mr. Kidd, Mrs. Roberts, and Dr. Hardy - Blake. Police Chief Tooley commented on his role with CAB and CAB's intent is to seek input from the Committee and the community. Police Chief Tooley explained CAB is not a complaint mechanism; members are encouraged to call the police department or Police Chief Tooley with any complaints immediately and to not hold a complaint until the next CAB meeting. Any suggestions members may have, a TV program, or magazine articles that may enhance the police department and the community should be brought to CAB and favorable suggestions will be forwarded to the City Commission. All CAB members introduced themselves. Mr. Redden requested approval of CAB minutes for September 8 and October 13, 1999 if there are no changes or corrections. Motioned by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Richardson, motion adopted for the minutes to be approved. Police Chief Tooley commented to CAB members items discussed at the departmental Staff Meeting on November 9 which included the police department has received ten new vehicles that are now on the road. An article titled "12 Traits of Effective Police Officers" was distributed to supervisors at the Staff Meeting to concentrate on and share with their employees. Starting approximately January 10, 2000 police officers will be executing a meet and greet door -to -door community policing program (program to be named). In moving door -to -door the officers will leave educational information bags with citizens. This program will be active during day and night shifts. November 1999 stats were distributed, Police Chief Tooley stated District 1 and District 2 separation line at Hwy 17 -92 opposed to 25 St. (west of 17 -92 District 1, east of 17 -92 District 2 made a significant difference re stats. Brochures on how to be a volunteer for the police department, how to commend or complain re a police officer are being designed. Police Chief Tooley explained and encouraged members to view the police department's website (www.sanfordpolice.orq ). Atty Acevedo inquired if police department policies would be placed on the website? Police Chief Tooley stated it would be awhile before this is done, if done. Mr. Redden asked who makes the decision on promotions? Police Chief Tooley stated he does. He CAB Minutes November 10, 1999 Page 2 of 2 mentioned he expect police officers to be problem solvers and also commented on the procedure of the upcoming promotions. The Fraternal Order of Police Contract puts constraints on some items; Police Chief Tooley is looking at improving the promotional procedure. Following promotions, the department's reorganization should be final by late December 1999. Regarding Y2K police officers will ride double Y2K eve through Sunday 6 pm (01/02/00). Monday officers will ride double again due to banks and businesses opening from the weekend. There is no City event scheduled for Y2K. Mrs. Richardson suggested if a news article could be published re limiting the shooting of firearms during Y2K celebration. Dr. Hardy -Blake suggested to get the community involved re Y2K celebration, also the school resource officers can assist in relaying Y2K celebration information (do's and don'ts). Police Chief Tooley has ordered millennium badges for sworn personnel that will be worn during the year 2000 only. It is still to be decided as to how the millennium badge will be presented to officers after use; to be given for retirement or by back. Mr. Johnson (works at County Services Building) stated there is a rash of car burglaries that happen over the weekends; the burglaries are found on Monday's when returning to work. Police Chief Tooley to check. Mr. Redden inquired of calls made after 5 pm to the police department. Is there any way a citizen can get a direct person rather than a recording or voice mail? Police Chief Tooley stated to hire an employee after 5 pm would involve the budget; further research is being conducted regarding handling police calls after 5 pm. Mrs. Richardson inquired of Drug Free Zone signs being posted near the Boys and Girls Club (Persimmon Ave.) and if penalties could be applied /enhanced for drug activity in the area. Ms. Patsy Thompson inquired if an Injunction for Protection could be obtained against drug dealers to stay out of an area? Police Chief Tooley advised no; illegal. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.