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HomeMy WebLinkAbout071499 rm min CITIZEN'S ADVISORY BOARD Minutes Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:00 P.M. City Commission Conference Room PRESENT: Dean Ray, Tom Carpenter, Phyllis Richardson, Manuel Acevedo -Atty, David Johnson, Mitchell Tindel- Acting Police Chief, and Gracy Posley Audience: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Huber, and Patsy Thompson Absent: Oscar Redden (unexcused) This meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mr. Ray. Due to there not being a quorum, Minutes from March 10 through June 9 will be tabled for the August 1999 meeting. Mr. Ray emphasized the importance of having a quorum at CAB meetings; six members must be present. A/Chief Tindel introduced himself to members present. A/Chief Tindel discussed revised CAB Ordinance #3494 which involves CAB members to be appointed by the Police Chief, and clarification of CAB's roles and responsibilities. CAB's current vacancies will be appointed by the new Police Chief. The Ride -Along Program with the Police Department is specified in Section 2 -475. (f) of the revised Ordinance. CAB members can utilize the Ride -Along Program at all times. Mrs. Richardson inquired if a situation became volatile while riding with an officer, could the rider get out of the police vehicle? A/Chief Tindel advised not to get out of the police vehicle if involved in a serious police call. Suggested CAB members ride with the Lieutenant and /or Sergeant to become familiar with police operations and other issues. The Goldsboro Community Service Center (13 St) Grand Opening on July 1 was successful. A/Chief Tindel advised the Community Service Center is good for the community. The Police Chief selection has been narrowed to six applicants. A/Chief Tindel explained the Police Chief's three -stage assessment process that will be held at Sanford Middle School, July 22. No plans have been made for the public to attend the assessment; for assessment panel only. The six applicants will be analyzed by Police Department Lieutenants, community leaders, and oral interview. These six applicants will be narrowed to three. The City Manager will interview the final three applicants. City Manager will request approval at the July 26 Commission meeting of the Police Chief he selected. Approximately 30,000 - 40,000 citizens/visitors attended the July 4 event. Only one lack of traffic enforcement complaint was received. A/Chief Tindel thanked the citizens and visitors for assisting police officers with this event. As suggested in the PAStudy of November 1997, the Police Department's Communication Center will be contracted to the Sheriffs Office effective October 3, 1999. Employees will retain their current salaries, benefits, and seniority. Dispatchers will report to the Sheriff's Complex. Longwood dispatchers are also employed by the Sheriff. A/Chief Tindel stated the Police Department joining with the Sheriffs Office is a positive move for the Police Department, the City, and citizens. The Sheriffs Office has an abundance of state of the art modem technology that can also be shared with the police department. The twenty team members of Tech Services are readily available at the Sheriffs Office to provide necessary requested reports and information; the Police Department's Tech Services will be connected to the Sheriffs Office Tech Services Division. CAB Minutes July 14, 1999 Page 2 of 2 Mr. Ray inquired if any new police vehicles had been received. One vehicle of the ten ordered have come in; the vehicles will probably come in as singles. Mr. Carpenter asked if it was foreseen for a severe need of police vehicles in the near future? A /Chief Tindel stated the City Manager will be establishing a Vehicle Management Committee and will be considering establishing a vehicle bank for all City departments as vehicles are needed. Re purchasing compared to leasing vehicles for patrol, it is more economical and cost effective to purchase vehicles. With leasing there is the responsibility of maintenance, limited mileage, and the final condition of a vehicle when the lease ends. Mr. Carpenter mentioned difficulties of patrol vehicles having at least four different drivers. Stated it would behoovial long term if the Police Department could afford individual take -home vehicles for officers. A/Chief Tindel commented vehicles are always a major budget item for any organization. Mrs. Thompson (Operation Clean Sweep NW) commented on how positive a neighborhood watch can be. Cpl Mike Taylor and Sanford Police Explorers helped tremendously with a recent children's fingerprinting. The Explorers indulged in play with the children while also remaining efficient. Stated Sanford Police Explorers are role models for the children. Mrs. Thompson and neighborhood watch members have noticed a growing rapport and closeness with police officers and citizens in the community. There is also a noticeable decline of crime in their neighborhood watch area (Cedar Ave. - French Ave., 8 St. -11 St., Coastline Park included.) Ofr Paul Alfrey received a Certificate of Appreciation from Operation Clean Sweep, July 1, 1999 for his assistance in his Community Service Area (CSA 14). Mr. Huber (10"' /Magnolia) brought to A/Chief Tindel and CAB's attention the incident involving his Jaguar that was a hit and run in his yard approximately two months ago around 2:30 AM. Mr. Huber advertised a reward for information of the hit and run of his vehicle. Mr. Huber stated the information he received from the informant had been given to Officer Morgenstern re the driver of the hit and run vehicle. Mr. Huber advised he's left messages for Officer Morgenstem; he has not received a response from Officer Morgenstern. A/Chief Tindel will ensure Officer Morgenstern make contact with Mr. Huber. A/Chief Tindel advised whenever a citizen has not received prompt service from an officer, to please contact the supervisor or the Police Chief. Mrs. Richardson mentioned the entrance/exit from 3r St. at the Burger King being a traffic hazard. A/Chief Tindel will have the area surveyed by the Traffic Division. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.