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Minutes
Wednesday, June 9, 2004 6:30 PM
City Commission Chambers
PRESENT: Tom Carpenter, Bill Gibson, Nancy Roberts, Mark McCarty, David Hall, David
Daly, Agnes A Knighton, Brian Too ley - Chief of Police, and Gracy Posley
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Absent: Excused — Dr. Brenedette Hardy - Blake, Kim Bridges and Dean Ray
Guest(s) Mr. Chris Patton and wife (Sanford Herald)
Called to Order by Chairperson Mr. Carpenter.
Mr. Carpenter requested Minutes of April 14 (corrected; Mrs Knighton requested a correction to information
regarding drug activity and vehicles without tags in her area; the street address of these activities are also
omitted) and May 12, 2004 be adopted if there were no changes. Motioned by Mr. Gibson, seconded by
Mr. Hall; Minutes were adopted.
Police Chief Tooley introduced Sandra Stuff, SPD's Volunteer Program Coordinator who came on board
May 2004. Ms. Stuff gave a presentation regarding volunteer opportunities at the Sanford Police Department
and her goals that will correspond with Police Chief Tooley's objectives. One goal is to obtain 100 volunteers
within one year's time frame. Police Chief Tooley commented the usage of volunteers will continue to grow
as they are a tremendous resource to the agency. Ms. Stuff stated SPD is the only agency within the Central
Florida area to have volunteers (4) on bike patrol. A more compelling volunteer uniform (yet not having the
appearance of a police uniform) has been approved for volunteers.
Police Chief Tooley mentioned volunteers will attend parking citation training (16 hours) June 10. This
training will also assist with City Hall's new parking enforcement. Due to the City's growth and special events,
parking will become an issue and volunteers will be utilized.
Mr. Hall stressed the importance of volunteers being committed in their roles. Mr. Gibson commented being a
volunteer is an "ownership thing; a sense of community". Mr. McCarty inquired of obtaining 100 volunteers for
the department, Ms. Stuff replied to acquire 100 volunteers will not be a problem.
Chief Toolev Address CAB
/ Mentioned the passing away of former CABoard member Juanita Harold; served 2 years on the Board.
► SPD's Accreditation Mock 7/13 -15 on the RiverWalk; members invited to attend. The mock will provide
inaccuracies which must be corrected before the on -site assessment October 2004.
Commented reference the City Manager has requested the City Commission prioritize their 5 priorities.
Police Chief Tooley's desire is for a new police facility to be a number one or two overall priority. Five
Requests For Qualifications received regarding a new public safety complex. These RFQs are architects
whose primary experience is erecting police buildings and also meet accreditation requirements. The City
has selected a committee that will be involved in selecting architects that will be interviewed. Mr. McCarty
has been placed on the selection committee.
Mr. McCarty commented now being a great opportunity to construct a new police building regarding cost of
concrete and low interest rates. Cost in 5 years will be tremendous. He inquired if the citizens new the
importance of acquiring a new police building? Police Chief Tooley stated the City will do a mailing survey to
700 residents in the future regarding this matter. Commenting this vital new police building considered being
in the location of W. 13 St. and Lake Ave. will enhance the Goldsboro Community. The police department
will be able to operate in partnership with the community, Crooms School of Choice (magnet school of
information technology), also Sanford Middle School (magnet school of math and science with an astronaut's
program).
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Mr. Gibson stated now is not the time to delay in this much needed new facility. The growth of Sanford and
the current location and size of the police department are not attuned. The changing image of Sanford goes
hand -in -hand with a new facility. This will embark a police partnering with parents and schools.
Mr. Carpenter stated community leaders must communicate with the citizens. All members present were in
agreeance to move forward with a new police facility.
Police Chief Tooley is all set and preparing for a new building that will be beneficial and spacious for the
future. Ms. Stuff added a new police department will bring more and better use to a facility that is presently
under used.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:OOpm.
Minutes prepared by Gracy Posley, CABoard Secretary