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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25-2019 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR THE OCOEE POLICE DEPARTMENT MEETING HELD JULY 25, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Garone called the meeting to order. The board observes a moment of silence, Member Mann lead the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT Member Ball, Member Laney, Chairperson Garone, Member Lewis, Member Orme, Member Anderson, Member Lomneck, Member Mann, Member Braunskill, Member Wilson-Brown. Also present Sgt. Mireya Iannuzzi and Recording Clerk Maria Serrano. ABSENT Member Lovejoy(absent excused), Member Hill (absent unexcused), Member Simon (absent unexcused) DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Declared by Recording Clerk Serrano. APROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 23, 2019 MEETING Chairperson Garone made a motion to approve the minutes from May 23, 2019. Member Laney requested the following correction be made to the minutes;for Accreditation the line should read, "The department will be assessed in July as a step in the accreditation process". Member Laney seconded, the motion is unanimous. NEW BUSINESS New Members Mann, Wilson-Brown and Braunskill introduced themselves. Update of Events Sgt. Iannuzzi provided an update on upcoming events. The Chaplin Unit will be cleaning up Blue Jay Way, the trail leading to Spring Lake Elementary School. On August 7th,the department will host a competition blood drive with the fire department. The Teen Police Academy will take place this summer for local middle school students. The final Cookies and Milk with A Cop will take place on July 261h, the program will resume during winter break. Member Laney complimented that the event provided gluten-free cookies and 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. almond milk. Sgt. Iannuzzi announced that the first day of school is August 12th' and the department will now have school resource officers at every school in Ocoee. OFFICER OF THE QUARTER Chairperson Garone opened the discussion by complimenting Ofc. McPhee for a positive interaction. Member Laney nominates officer #2. Chairperson Garone seconded, the motion is unanimous. Sgt. Iannuzzi informed the board they have chosen Ofc. Duane Hunt to be the Officer of the 2nd Quarter. She further advised the board that the department has started presenting Quarterly and Yearly awards differently. Previously, these awards were presented during a regular commission meeting; they will now be presented by Chief Brown at the police department. The board will still be invited to attend. SURVEY UPDATE Chairperson Garone provided an update. BYLAWS AND CHARTER Chairperson Garone went over the bylaws and charter of the board. Member Orme asks how often the bylaws are reviewed and updated, Member Laney stated the last update was in 2010. This item is added to a future agenda and the board will revisit. SENIOR EVENT Member Laney informed the board that the Ocoee Senior Center will not be hosting this event. She stated that she would still like to host an event geared towards our senior residents and that she will be looking into other locations. PROMOTIONAL ITEMS Sgt. Iannuzzi informs the board that the promotional clips the board chose arrived, and have been distributed at a few events. Member Laney requested the board's brochure to be handed out with the clips. HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ENGAGEMENT Chairperson Garone will be reaching out to a some of the local HOA boards to invite them to the meeting. 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. TREASURER REPORT Member Lomneck asked how the board can request an increase in the budget. Sgt. Iannuzzi will verify with the City Clerk what steps need to be taken. Member Lomneck motions the board request an increase the funds the board receives. Chairperson Garone seconded, the motion is unanimous. DEPARTMENT UPDATE Sgt. Iannuzzi informed the board that the department has been recommended for Accreditation. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Member Orme complimented the department on the Public Safety Academy, and Ofc. Bode; with whom he completed a Ride-A-Long. Member Mann compliments Sgt. Iannuzzi and her presence as an officer in the community. SET NEXT AGENDA A. Body Camera Policy B. Officer Code of Conduct C. Senior Event D. HOA Engagement E. Award Nominations F. Events G. Survey H. Brady List I. Bylaws Discussion ADJOURNMENT Declared by Chairperson Garone. Respectfully Submitted, Record Cler -rrano Chairperson Garone 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.