HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-28-2019 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
FOR THE OCOEE POLICE DEPARTMENT MEETING
HELD MARCH 28, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Garone called the meeting to order. Member Laney lead the invocation,
Member Lewis lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT
Member Laney, Member Garone, Member Lewis, Member Anderson.
Also present: Sgt. Mireya Iannuzzi and Recording Clerk Maria Serrano
ABSENT
Member Ball (absent unexcused) Member Orme (absent excused), Member Hill (absent
unexcused), Member Lovejoy (absent unexcused), Member Simon(absent unexcused).
Recording Clerk Serrano informed the board of the resignation of Member Christian.
DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
Declared by Recording Clerk Serrano
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 24, 2019 MEETING
Chairperson Garone made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 24, 2019
meeting with the following correction; Member Lewis is mistakenly identified in place of
Member Laney as the appointed vice-chairperson.
Member Laney seconded the motion, the board voted and the motion was unanimous.
ELECTION OF BOARD TREASURER FOR 2019
This item is tabled to the next meeting.
UPDATE OF EVENTS
Member Laney reported on the Spring Fling event, she would like to ensure more board
members participate in this event next year. Member Laney brought examples of the
handouts she distributed during the event and invited the board to view and take them.
Sgt. Iannuzzi provided a department update of the event, it was successful despite
construction and parking issues. Sgt. Iannuzzi shared several upcoming events, Shred to
Protect event this Saturday hosted by The Woman's Club of Ocoee, The Ocoee Lions
Club and the Ocoee Rotary, will take place at the Police Department. For a small
donation residents and non-residents can bring sensitive documents for shredding. The
department will host a Child Safety Seat Inspection, to ensure child restraints are properly
installed. Sgt. Iannuzzi informed the board dates for The Citizens Public Safety
Academy have been selected and reminded board members who have not yet done so that
attending the academy is required for board membership. The Community Picnic will
take place at Vignetti Park, with a Star Wars theme of May the 4th Be with You will take
place on May 4th from 11 am-2pm. Sgt. Iannuzzi invited the board to the Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner, hosted at the Woman's Club of Ocoee, on April 25th from 6:30pm-
8:30pm.
CHARTER DISCUSSION
This item is tabled to the next meeting.
SENIOR EVENT
Member Laney updated the board, the Senior Center has already scheduled a speaker.
Member Laney suggested coordinating with the City's new Blue Cross and Blue Shield
location should they host a health fair. Member Laney stated she will contact the
business once it opens.
PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
Member Laney updated the board on the various promotional items she researched and
priced out. She suggested any new promotional items the board orders should spell out
the name of the board, not just the board's initials.
Chairperson Garone made a motion the board spend$300.00 on blue 4-inch promotional
chip clips, with the boards name in white lettering. These funds should secure as many
clips as possible. Member Laney seconded, the motion was unanimous.
Chairperson Garone motions the board spend$150.00 on three gift cards, $50.00 each,
for officer of the first, second and third quarter awards.
Sgt. Iannuzzi informed the board that the Public Safety Academy would be sponsoring a
badge for one of the department's two K-9 officers, she suggested the board sponsor a
badge for the other K-9.
Chairperson Garone motioned the board spend up to $80.00 for the purchase of a badge
for one of the department's K-9 units. Member Anderson seconded, the motion was
unanimous.
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ENGAGEMENT
This item is tabled to next meeting.
SURVEY REPORT
This item is tabled to next meeting.
TREASURER REPORT
Chairperson Garone estimates the remaining balance to be $30.00
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Chairperson Garone introduced new member Knox Anderson.
SET NEXT AGENDA
a. Update of Events
b. Charter Discussion
c. Homeowners Association Engagement
d. Survey Report
e. Treasurer Report
ADJOURNMENT
Declared by Chairperson Garone.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Reordin lerk Serran �'a�.erson Garone