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Minutes
Wednesday, June 12, 2002 6:30 PM
City Commission Conference Room
PRESENT: Jim Kidd, Nancy Roberts, Juanita Harold, Dean Ray, Dave Daly,
Dr. Brenedette Hardy- Blake, Kim Bridges, Brian Tooley - Police Chief, and
Gracy Posley
Absent: Excused – Dave Hall
Unexcused – Tom Carpenter and Oscar Redden
Called to Order by Chairperson Mr. Kidd. Mr. Kidd requested Minutes of April 10, and
May 8, 2002 be adopted if there were no changes. Motioned by Mr. Ray, seconded by
Mrs. Harold; Minutes were approved.
Police Chief Tooley commented the May 24 George Town march (to rid the community
of crime and problems) was successful. Mrs. Harold advised approximately 300
citizens attended the march that was concluded with a barbecue at Orange Ave. Park.
Mrs. Harold received calls from interested residents to join George Town organization.
Mr. Ray suggested scheduling another march soon to let residents know you are
serious about the purpose of the march.
Police Chief Tooley Address CAB
— Police Chief Tooley advised members of the productive and helpful Missing and
Exploited Childrens Conference he attended June 1 -3 in Alexandria, Virginia. This
missing children's program provides a wealth of coordinated information in
searching/finding missing and exploited children. Management and staff provide full
resources for collecting and sending missing children information. Sanford Police and
each agency represented at the conference received a Dell computer /printer fully
equipped with missing /exploited children software and information ready for use.
—Police Chief Tooley commented on the Citizens on Patrol Academy being in progress.
Mr. Ray (student) stated the class (13 enrolled) is going well. Stated Officer Gary
Johnson is a good instructor. Police Chief Tooley advised COPatrol vehicles are being
prepared and striped. Upon COPatrol graduation, these students will be patrolling the
neighborhoods.
—City Attorney is reviewing a police department/police officer agreement regarding
training reimbursement to the City for any officer leaving the City's employment within a
two -year period.
—City Attomey continues to research legal boundaries to have pay phones at 1201
Park Ave. removed.
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—City Attorney drafting a prostitute ordinance that would require arrestees to pay $500.
to have their vehicle returned to them if the arrest relates to prostitution.
—June 28 9am police department awards ceremony to be held at the City Commission
Chambers. This semi - annual ceremony will provide appropriate recognition to police
employees.
New Business
—Dr. Hardy -Blake inquired as to how many officers were buying into the Police Officers
Mortgage Assistance Program (eligible officers granted $200. -$250. of mortgage
payment)? Police Chief Tooley advised several have applied and up to 35 can be
eligible; the officers are excited about this program. Dr. Hardy -Blake commented the
progress of the police department is very noticeable; the police department is shining.
She stated citizens can see where the City has a vision.
—Mrs. Harold commented how great it is officers are visiting the churches in the
George Town area during their shift.
—Mrs. Roberts commented she see the 1st Street sub - station is occupied by police
officers. Police Chief Tooley advised the Traffic Division is now located at this office.
Proper signage is being printed for mounting. A tour of the sub - station will be
scheduled for CAB once the office is furnished, and officers are settled in. This building
(old library) is also shared with Sanford Main Street.
—Mr. Ray inquired if there were prostitution arrests during June 8 weekend? Police
Chief Tooley advised of the reverse drug buy arrests at 10 St. /Pine Ave. and
prostitution arrests. Police Chief Tooley commented the Special Tactical Unit is
executing prostitution /drug operations and arrests frequently.
Mr. Ray inquired of COPatrol assisting with July 4 fireworks. Police Chief Tooley to
speak with Officer G. Johnson.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjoumed at 7:15 pm.