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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-24-2022 MinutesMinutes of the Citizens Advisory Council to the ®coee Police Department Regular Meeting Feld on March 24, 2022 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Garone called the meeting to order at 7:09 PM, in the Commission Chambers of Ocoee City Hall, located at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive in Ocoee, FL. He led the Pledge of Allegiance; a moment of silence followed. Recording Clerk Maldonado called roll and determined a quorum present. Present: Chairperson Garone, Members Brown, Lewis, Griner, Meelcs, and Moyer Absent: Members Ball, Braunslciil Sr., and Holt Aiso present: Commissioner Brinson, Officer Ortiz, and Recording Cleric Maldonado NEW BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JULY 1, 2021, SPECIAL MEETING: Chair Garone made a motion to approve the July 1, 2021, minutes; seconded byMember Lewis. The motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JULY 22, 2021, MEETING: Member Lewis made a motion to approve the July 22, 2021, minutes; seconded by Member Brown. The motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 11, 2021, SPECIAL MEETING: Member Brown made ci motion to approve the August 11, 2021, minutes; seconded by Member Lewis. The motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 20, 2022, MEETING: Mefnber Brown made a motion to apt�rove the January 9 minutes; seconded by Chair Garone. The motion carried unanimously. UPDATE OF EVENTS Member Brown announced she attended the 2022 Ocoee Police Department Award Ceremony, was very pleased to have participated, and recommended for all Board members to participate in more events sponsored by the Ocoee Police Department, Chair Garone requested the Police Department invite and inform him of all events. Member Brown asked the Board to allow her to share some ideas to acquire and/or raise funds to be able to do more events. The following ideas were discussed: • Connecting the community with police officers via TikTok. • Daddy/Daughter Dance or Mommy/Son Movie Night CACOPD Regular Meeting March 24, 2022 Member Brown volunteered to take the lead on coordinating information to find out what would be needed to create the events. Board Objectives Member Lewis stated the Bylaws required Members to participate in the Citizens Police Academy. He stated that he emailed Sgt. Prince and Chief Plasencia about his background and would like to be exempt from the Academy participation. Commissioner Brinson clarified the Police Academy needed to be completed, and not just attended or participated. He also stated the request to amend or change the Bylaws would need to go in front of the City Commissioners for approval. Officer Ortiz explained the Police Academy consists of six weeks of classes on Wednesdays from 6pm-9pm, which includes a ride along with an Officer once the waiver is signed. Chair Garone commented the Bylaws wording needed to be changed. Member Griner mentioned he wanted to move for the Bylaws to be added to next agenda for further discussion. Chair Garone asked to inchide discussion of the Bylaws in the next agenda. Member Moyer stated the Board should go back and review the Bylaws in detail and for each to come back with suggested changes to be discussed and voted on. The Board could then take the changes to the Commission for approval. Member Moyer• made cr motion to discuss Bylaws on the next a�endcr; seconded by Member• Lewis. The notion carried unanimously. Commissioner Brinson called a point of order that the Board is under the Sunshine Law and reminded the Members they are not allowed to communicate with each other outside of the Board. Next 9/11 Memorial Event Chai1• Garone opened the discussion to the event agenda and the Board discussed creating a 9/11 Memorial Event Subcommittee for this coming year. Chair Garone made a motion to create cr 9/I1 Memorial Event Subcommittee; seconded by Member Lewis. The motion carried unanimously. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Chair Garone initiated the process to vote on new Chair and Vice Chair. Member Lewis nominated Member Brown for Chair; seconded by Member Moyer. Member Brown declined the nomination. Commissioner Brinson made a point of order to clarify the process of motions. 2 CACOPD Regular Meeting March 24, 2022 Member Meeks made a motion to nominate Member Broifm to be the Vice Chair • seconded by Chair Garone. The motion carried unanimoush). an Garone made a motion to retain the an position; seconded by Member Mover. The motion carried unanimously. Member Moyer mentioned the creation of the 9/11 Memorial Event Subcommittee and the addition of members. Chair Garone, Member Brown, and Member Meeks volunteered to be members on the Subcommittee. Member Meelcs asked to add to the next agenda that the treasury person provide the available quarterly financial Budget information. Member Griner stated a quarterly report was the norm. Officer Ortiz shared a message from Sgt. Prince about missing gift cards for some of the recipients of the 2020-2021 Awards. Member Moyer asked what was the total amount for each gift card. ClrairGarone made a motion fog° the tti��o missin��ift cards to be issued; second by Member Mover. Commissioner Brinson made a point of order to clarify the motion by Chair Garone to state the total amount was $50.00 each for a total of $100.00 Dollars. Discussion ensued on how many gift cards have been issued in the past and the board's budget. Chair Garone amended his original motion to inclzrde the approval of the itivo missin��ft cards for a total of $100 to be issued; seconded by Member Moyer. The motion carried unaninously. Member Meeks made a motion to add to the agendca the financial report and the pNognosis of the amount of fimdin needed to do the events; seconded by Chair Garone. The motion carried unanhnously. Further discussion ensued on the City's budget process, timeline, and meetings. DEPARTMENT UPDATES/UPCOMING EVENT Officer Ortiz updated the Board on the recent Police Academy which had 12 participants and went very well. She informed the Board about the Appreciation Dinner, Officer Ortiz further advised several programs are resuming including: Restorative Justice, Citizens Police Academy, and Coffee with A Cop. She invited the Board to participate in all Ocoee Police Department upcoming projects. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None CACOPD Regular Meeting March 24, 2022 ET NEXT AGENDA A. Financial Report and Budget Discussion B. Bylaw Review with City Cleric and Police Chief C. 9/11 Memorial Event Subcommittee Commencement D. Discussion of Quarterly Awards ADJOURNMENT Declared by Chair Garone. ATTEST: Recording Cleric APPROVED: Chair 4