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Wednesday, July 12, 2000 7 :00 P.M.
City Commission Conference Room
PRESENT: Dean Ray, Tom Carpenter, Phyllis Richardson, Dave Hall, Nancy Roberts,
Jim Kidd, David Johnson, Dr. Brenedette Hardy - Blake, Brian Tooley -Police
Chief, and Gracy Posley
Absent: Manuel Acevedo -Atty ( unexcused), Oscar Redden (unexcused)
Called to Order by Chairperson Mr. Ray.
Mr. Ray requested approval of CAB minutes for May 10 and June 14, 2000 if there are no
ins. Motioned by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Carpenter, motion ado
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for the minutes to be approved.
Old Business
June 14, 2000 were followed u
—Items from May 10 and Jun up and handled.
Police Chief Tooley Address CAB
Advised the July 4 Celebration was a great success with minimal incidents. Approximately
60,000 people attended. The public gave very positive comments regarding the event. Traffic
was cleared in approximately one hour. The event was well staffed. The Investigations Unit has
made several compelling auto theft arrests and continue to work these thefts in an aggressive
manner. Decoys are positioned throughout the City utilizing cars and bikes. Spotter vehicles are
being placed throughout the City as well for onmi presence. Informed members of the July 13
Budget Workshop held with City Manager VanDerworp. Ten additional personnel being
requested (eight sworn, two civilian).
New Business
Mr. Johnson inquired, Police Chief Tooley advised the department is currently working on a
competitive pay plan regarding police officers comparative to other agencies within the County to
be presented to the City Commission. Mr. Johnson inquired, Police Chief Tooley advised the
Fraternal Order of Police Agreement is negotiated yearly not bi- yearly. The best pay, benefits,
and discipline procedures are wanted for the officers.
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CAB Minutes
July 12, 2000
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Mrs. Richardson inquired, Police Chief Tooley explained the process for promotions (oral and
written exam, then Police Chief to choose from the top four applicants) i.e., corporal to sergeant.
The promotional process is contained in the F.O.P. manual. When promotions become open they
are advertised, distributed and posted to supervisors and bulletin boards throughout the police
department. Police Chief Tooley stated the promotions exam is a certified and valid exam.
Mrs. Richardson inquired, Police Chief Tooley advised his process of meeting with all personnel.
Since his employment of August 11, 1999 Police Chief Tooley has met with all employees as a
group, met with all supervisory personnel, and is in the process of meeting with employees
individually. At any time an employee wishes to meet with the Police Chief, this can be done via
chain of command.
Dr. Hardy -Blake inquired, Police Chief Tooley commented on officers getting temporary
assignment experience in other units with vacancies at the police department based on
requirements of that unit and the officer's qualifications. Dr. Hardy -Blake commented it appears
promotional rules have fluctuated. Dr. Hardy -Blake asked how can an officer not be on an
eligibility list, but be in an acting capacity? Police Chief Tooley commented an officer may not
have been eligible for promotion, but is needed in an acting capacity for the unit. The promotion
rules have been consistent.
—(Mr. Carpenter) Advised a handmade trailer (1022 Sarita) and a welding machine (1023
Sarita) was stolen the same date. The owner of the trailer located the trailer after two weeks on
Marshal Ave. The owner of the trailer took his property back to his home and made contact with
a police officer who told him because he had moved the trailer from the found location he could
have been arrested. The citizen thought this comment was unprofessional. will follow up
—(Mr. Kidd) Inquired of robbery circumstance at Hardee's July 11 night. will follow up
—(Mr. Kidd) Informed Police Chief Tooley drivers of Dollar Car Rental are doing donuts with
the vehicles in the Dollar Rental parking lot between the hours of 9 am - 10 am. will follow up
—(Mr. Johnson) Commented the truck drivers in training (area of Hwy 46/Rinehart Rd.) are a
traffic hazard. being monitored
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.