HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-2017 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
OF THE OCOEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEETING HELD AUGUST 24, 2017
CALL TO ORDER: In the absence of Chairperson Santana, Member King calls the
meeting to order at 7:05pm in the Commission Chambers of City Hall, located at 150 N.
Lakeshore Drive. Member Lewis gives the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance is led by
Member King.
PRESENT: David Ball, Victoria Laney, Adrian Hill, Dennis Murray, Cheryl King,
Marc Bray, Cory Garone, Warren Lewis, Braundon Vines (late arrival). Also present are
Sgt. Mireya lannuzzi and Recording Clerk Maria Serrano.
ABSENT: Jose Santana(absent unexcused), Terry Titus (absent unexcused).
QUORUM: Declared at 7:07pm by Recording Clerk Serrano.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JULY 27, 2017 MEETING:
Member Bray motions to approve the minutes. Member Murray seconds. Member Laney
wants to discuss typos and strikethroughs in the minutes. Member Laney proposes the
board vote down then motions for the board to approve the minutes with the current strike
outs and two additional strike outs. Those additional strike outs being Member Laney's
comment about the need for subcommittees and Member Laney's final mention of a dog
shooting. Member Bray withdraws his motion to approve the minutes. Member Laney
motions to approve the minutes with the current strike outs and two additional strike outs.
Member Bray seconds, the motion carries unanimously.
UPDATE OF EVENTS: Sgt. Iarmuzzi informs the board of the success of the Stuff
the Police Car event. Donations filled one van and a few cars. The Chaplain unit
completed their Blue Jay Way clean up, known previously as Pig Trail. The first Casting
with a Cop event was successful, the FWC and local business Get Hooked Bait and
Tackle contributed to the event. Member Laney was present and says the event was wonderful.
The Jim Beech Center hosted a friendly basketball game against the police department at
the end of their summer camp program. Former Orlando Magic players Nick Anderson
and Bo Outlaw were present. Sgt. Iannuzzi states she and 22 Ocoee police officers were
present at the funeral of Kissimmee Sgt. Richard Howard and Ofc. Matthew Baxter.
Member Laney also attended the funeral; she thanks Sgt. Iannuzzi for inviting the board
to attend. Compliments casting, member Titus was at Kona with a Cop. Laney left a
review.
NOTICE: PLEASE NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105:ANY PERSON WHO DESIRES TO
APPEAL ANY DECISION AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THIS PURPOSE
MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.ALSO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FLORIDA STATUTE 286.26: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these
proceedings should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 150 N Lakeshore Drive,Ocoee,FL, 34761,407-
905-3105,48 hours in advance of the meeting.
SENIOR CENTER EVENT: Member Garone updates Member King on the
board's idea for a senior center event. Discussion ensues. Member Laney says she will
confirm Carlos Morales' October availability. Member Garone motions that the board
host the event in October, provide refreshments, and that Member Laney contact Carlos
Morales of the Orange County Consumer Fraud Unit to coordinate his availability.
Member King seconds the motion, the motion carries unanimously.
GENERAL DISCUSSION/NEW BUSINESS: Member King opens discussion
on how frequently the board meets. Sgt. Iannuzzi tells the board that since the board
started meeting monthly in January of this year, attendance has been an issue. Discussion
ensues. Member Garone motions to have the City Clerk's office contact those board
officers whose attendance will come to a vote for dismissal during the September
meeting. Member Bray seconds the motion. The board votes 6/3, the motion carries. The
board chooses to address Member Hill and Member Vines directly, they both express they
wish to remain on the board.
SET NEXT AGENDA:
Finalize Senior Center Event
Absences/Frequency of Meeting
Budget
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT: Member Murray motions to adjourn, Member Garone seconds.
The motion carries unanimously. Member King adjourns the meeting at 8:34 PM.
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NOTICE: PLEASE NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105:ANY PERSON WHO DESIRES TO
APPEAL ANY DECISION AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THIS PURPOSE
MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.ALSO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FLORIDA STATUTE 286.26: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these
proceedings should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 150 N Lakeshore Drive,Ocoee,FL, 34761,407-
905-3105,48 hours in advance of the meeting.