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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-2017 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE OCOEE POLICE DEPARTMENT MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: In the absence of Chairperson Santana, Member King calls the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the Commission Chambers of City Hall, located at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. Member Laney gives the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance is led by Member King. PRESENT: Member Laney, Member Titus, Member Hill, Member Vines (late arrival), Member Murray, Member King, Member Bray, Member Garone. Also present are Lieutenant Nylander, and Recording Clerk Serrano. ABSENT: Member Ball (absent unexcused), Chairperson Santana(absent unexcused), Member Lewis (absent excused) QUORUM: Declared at 7:02pm by Recording Clerk Serrano. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 24,2017 MEETING: Member Laney motions to approve minutes with clarification on the previously requested strikeouts. Member Bray seconds. The motion passes unanimously. Member Bray motions for the board to approve the revised minutes from the July 27, 2017 meeting. Member Garone seconds, the motion passes unanimously. UPDATE OF EVENTS: Lt. Nylander briefs on upcoming department events. October 4 is "Walk Your Kid to School" event, patrol officers will be out giving away stickers. Parks and Rec will again host the Ocoee Haunted House on October 20-21 and 27-28. The next Coffee with Cop will be at Chick-fil-A on October 27, the restaurant will be giving out free fries during the event. On October 28 the department will be partnering with the DEA for the Drug Take Back event, the goal is to help proper disposal of prescription medication. The West Oaks Mall will tentatively be hosting a Halloween event, details to be announced. The largest event of the year, Founder's Day is November 3 and 4 at Bill Breeze Park. Bill Breeze park will also the Veteran's Day Ceremony on November 11 and the Access Life event on November 11, volunteers are welcome for either event. SENIOR CENTER EVENT: Member Laney updates the board on this event. Member Laney has reached out to the Senior Center and Carlos Morales of the Orange County Consumer Fraud Unit. Member Laney suggests hosting the event during the monthly potluck. Member Laney motions to host the event during the potluck dinner and that the board will provide ice cream for dessert. Discussion ensues. Member Laney withdraws her motion. Member Laney makes a new motion that the board hosts a Fraud Prevention 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. Seminar at the Senior Center and allocate up to $60.00 for refreshments. Member Bray seconds. The motion carries, unanimously. Member Laney will confirm the date with the Senior Center and with Carlos Morales. ABSENCES/FREQUENCY OF MEETING: Member Laney moves to change the frequency of meeting to every other month, beginning in January, with the option to meet in between if necessary. Member Garone seconds, the motion carries unanimously. Member King opens discussion on attendance. Member Hill asks for an update on Chairperson Santana and his place on the board. Chairperson Santana was contacted by the City Clerk's office, he had not yet responded at the time of this meeting. Member Hill suggests the number of unexcused absences allowed be changed to two if meetings occur every other month. Member Bray motions that after two consecutive absences an email will be sent asking if that individual wishes to remain a board member, this email will also serve to notify the board member that the board will be voting on their appointment at the following meeting. There is no second, the motion dies. BUDGET: The final remaining budget fiscal year is $64.44. The new fiscal year begins on October 1, 2017. GENERAL DISCUSSION/NEW BUSINESS: Member King opens the item. Member Vines express that the board set goals for the next year. Member Garone suggests each member bring four goals or tasks to accomplish next year. These ideas are to be presented to the board at the October meeting. Lt. Nylander informs the board of autism training that was completed by some of our officers. The department participated in a rib eating contest to benefit the Edgewood Boys Ranch. Texas Roadhouse hosted the event; the department did not win the contest. Lt. Nylander informs the board of Sgt. Bob Rivera's upcoming retirement in October. Member Vines asks about recent break-ins and officer assigned routes. Lt. Nylander advises that officers do have assigned zones and make effort to be present in areas where crime trend occurs. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC: Resident Penny Christian addresses the board. She expresses the need for the department to connect with local teenagers. Member Laney invites Mrs. Christian to join the board. SET NEXT AGENDA: A. Update of Events a. Follow up of past events, upcoming events B. Senior Center Event C. Board Goals 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. D. Budget E. Department Updates. F. Goals G. Officer of the Quarter ADJOURNMENT: Member Garone motions to adjourn, Member Bray seconds. The motion passes unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, /,, I 0 _ Rec'_ ag lerk C•. 7- , 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.