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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051000 rm min CITIZEN'S ADVISORY BOARD Minutes Wednesday, May 10, 2000 7:00 P.M. City Commission Conference Room PRESENT: Dean Ray, Tom Carpenter, Phyllis Richardson, Jim Kidd, David Hall, David Johnson, Dr Brenedette Hardy- Blake, Nancy Roberts, Brian Tooley -Chief of Police, and Gracy Posley Audience: Patsy Thompson Absent: Oscar Redden (excused), Manuel Acevedo (unexcused) Called to Order by Chairperson Mr. Ray. Mr. Ray requested approval of CAB minutes for April 12, 2000 if there are no changes or corrections. Motioned by Mr. Hall, seconded by Mr. Carpenter, motion adopted for the minutes to be approved. Old Business —(Mrs. Roberts) inquire, Police Chief Tooley explains the gas tanks/car wash contamination at the Police Department as to why police vehicles cannot be washed at the Police Department. Police Chief Tooley also explains the police car washing/payment procedure at the Exxon gas station (1' St./French Ave.) Police Chief Tooley Address CAB Commented regarding the special police presence well appreciated during Commissioner McClanahan's funeral and the Helen Stairs Performing Arts Theatre grand opening. Police Department involved in the annual Cranes Roost Public Safety Fair that included our K -9 Unit with demonstrations and police recruitment. Discerning Officer Gary Johnson received Officer of the Year from the Sanford Women's Club. Advised CAB of the off-site supervisors training (05/25/00) covering the role and pointers on being a supervisor. An update of City Manager VanDerworp's Strategic Plan was distributed and discussed for insertion into the Strategic Plan book. Advised CAB departmental statistics will be provided periodically rather than monthly. Stats information is sometime turned in after the due date, preventing actual figures; also looking at developing different or better stats. CAB Minutes May 10, 2000 Page 2 of 3 New Business —(Mr. Ray) commented school resource officers not assisting before /after school hours at Wicklowe Elem. Mr. Hall stated he as head of Citizens on Patrol (Seminole County) has contacted the principal of Wicklowe Elem. regarding assisting the Crossing Guard during these hours. Mr. Ray inquired of the 30 MPH when flashing sign at Wicklowe Elem. to be lowered to 20 MPH to coincide with all other school zone speed limits - will follow up. —(Mr. Ray) inquired, Police Chief Tooley commented on the Training Blocks held each Wednesday, 6am and 6pm in the Training Room for police employees; CAB members are welcome to attend. Mr. Carpenter stated he attended the Training Block with the topic of customer service presented by City Manager VanDerworp that was informative to him. —(Ms. Thompson) inquired of any complaints re transients staying in the railroad playground area (Coastline Park)- will follow up. —(Mr. Carpenter) stated Pine Aire Apts. (Florida Ave.) is encountering problems with non- resident children taking over the swimming pool, vandalism to laundry and game room, primarily on Saturday's. Police Chief Tooley advised Mr. Carpenter a video tape of non - residents would be of no benefit if turned in to police and for management to properly post non - resident signs, pool/game room hours, etc. Police Chief Tooley stated the management (Anna Marie) could designate the Police Department as their representative via the NO LOITERING NO TRESPASSING form allowing the Police Department to arrest any trespassers. will follow up —(Mrs. Richardson) asked what is the Public Works Academy listed in the City Manager's Strategic Plan - will follow up. Ms. Thompson inquired to Police Chief Tooley as to why police officers were asking for email addresses for neighborhood watch contacts. Police Chief Tooley advised those with email addresses could receive neighborhood watch and crime prevention information concurrently as well as officers in community service areas being provided information received via email. Neighborhood watches without emails can print/distribute information to the Lieutenant/supervisor of the CSA for officers; this providing the same information to all officers in that CSA. Mrs. Richardson inquired, Police Chief Tooley commented it is extremely important to go inside your home or a secure place when police activity is detected. For example, if the police helicopter is circling a particular area, that's normally an indication of police movement being conducted. CAB Minutes May 10, 2000 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Carpenter advised he did a Dreamwold Neighborhood Watch mahout to approximately 121 inactive neighborhood watch residents with a good response. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.