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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020900 rm min CITIZEN'S ADVISORY BOARD Minutes Wednesday, February 9, 2000 7:00 P.M. City Commission Conference Room PRESENT: Dean Ray, Tom Carpenter, Oscar Redden, Phyllis Richardson, Dr Brenedette Hardy - Blake, Nancy Roberts, Manuel Acevedo -Atty, Brian Tooley -Chief of Police, Michael McCoy- Captain, and Gracy Posley Audience: Doris Bloodsworth, Orlando Sentinel Absent: David Johnson (excused), Jim Kidd (unexcused) This meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mr. Ray. Mr. Ray requested approval of CAB minutes for November 10, December 8, 1999, and January 12, 2000 if there are no changes or corrections. Motioned by Mrs Richardson, seconded by Mr Redden, motion adopted for the minutes to be approved. Police Chief Tooley introduced the new Police /Administration Captain, Michael McCoy. Captain McCoy acquainted Board members with his background. Members present introduced themselves. Mr. Ray requested statistics regarding traffic crashes. A citation /crash chart was distributed for July - December 1998 vs. July - December 1999 which denoted a significant decrease in both. Police Chief Tooley mentioned the areas of downtown Sanford, the Historic District, and W. 13 St. as being ideally suited for bicycle patrol. Presently the police department's Special Tactical Unit (formerly QUAD) is being utilized for this purpose. Police Chief Tooley introduced Cpl Mike Ansley the supervisor of STU. Cpl Ansley introduced his two employees, Ofr Alan Smith and Ofr Eric Seifert. CpI Ansley explained STU patrol from the vehicle, bike, and foot patrol. He also displayed a bike and its mechanisms, and gave a description of the 40 hour bike course. Explaining the bikes are a valuable asset to the department. Police Chief Tooley stated STU goes wherever there's a problem. Mr. Redden commented the Bike Unit may be useful on the lakefront area, and east 1s St. /Mellonville area; advising cyclists are taking over the sidewalks. Police Chief Tooley advised members an approved $182,298. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant will be utilized largely for bike patrol overtime. Police Chief Tooley expressed he's moving toward acquiring a full -time bike unit, possibly for the 2001 budget. Dr Hardy -Blake commented she appreciate the bike unit; it builds good community relations. Atty Acevedo commented CpI Ansley /STU was informative and thanked Police Chief Tooley for bringing them in. CAB Minutes February 9, 2000 Page 2 of 2 Police Chief Tooley commented Operation Knock Knock (officers visiting citizens door - to -door) is going well; have received positive responses from citizens. Advised Mrs Richardson the Boys and Girls Club does qualify for a Drug Free Zone sign; the School Board will be providing the sign. Presently the police department have five vacancies; Capt McCoy will be implementing an aggressive recruitment campaign. CAB members are welcomed to solicit any qualified applicants. Mr Ray inquired of citizens volunteering at the police department. Police Chief Tooley advised to direct volunteers to Capt McCoy, also volunteer brochures are in the Knock Knock bags and available from the police department. Police Chief Tooley discussed the January 2000 departmental statistics and gave CAB an update on local crime. Sanford police officers are wearing their personalized millennium badges; the badges will be worn through December 31, 2000. These badges will be given to officers as mementos. Mr Redden inquired once Internal Affairs Investigations are completed, will they be forwarded to CAB? Police Chief Tooley advised once IA's are completed they are public information and can be viewed from the police department's Professional Standards Unit. Certain IA's will be forwarded to CAB upon request. Mrs Roberts commented to Police Chief Tooley to consider adding www.ncpc.org (using crime prevention through environmental design to address neighborhood problems) as a link to the police department's website, and any other links that may be beneficial to citizens. Mrs Richardson have traffic/safety concerns for the crossing guard and school children at 20 St. /Hayes Ave. Inquired if SRO's could assist the crossing guard before and after school hours? Police Chief Tooley commented SRO's should be able to assist during these hours; he will review this matter. Dr Hardy -Blake stated Sanford Police Department SRO's are the only officers involved in fingerprinting School Board employees. The school loses the officer (once per month) during this time. Capt McCoy will review this matter. Dr Hardy -Blake advised Police Chief Tooley she have computer labs available at Crooms for officers to utilize for computer training if needed. The next CAB meeting is tentatively scheduled at the police department. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.