HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-27-2025 MinutesCITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR OCOEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
March 27, 2025 MINUTES 6:15 PM
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Chair Lewis called the CACOPD meeting to order at 6:26 PM, in the Commission Chambers of
Ocoee City Hall, located at 1 N. Bluford Avenue,
Chair Lewis led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a Moment of Silence. Recording Clerk
Maldonado called the roll and declared a quorum present.
Present: Chair Lewis, Members Brown, Garay, Meeks, Mellen, and Lomneck (arrived after the call
to order)
Absent: Member Garone
Also Present: Commissioner Kennedy, Sergeant Coleman, and Recording Clerk Maldonado
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1. Minutes of the CACOPD Meetings held on January 23, 2025
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Chair Lewis referenced an earlier discussion about sending letters of appreciation to two former
board members for their service to CACOPD. He stated that he would provide his draft to
Recording Clerk Maldonado and asked her to circulate it to the rest of the Board for feedback,
Sergeant Coleman informed the Board that there is a remaining balance of $1,300 for the FY
24-25 budget. Previous purchases included $1,200 in gift cards for awards: $100 each for the
Officer and Civilian of the Quarter, and $200 each for the Officer and Civilian of the Year.
Sergeant Coleman advised that there was a request for a $500 check for the COPS Foundation,
which she has received, and she inquired how the Board would like to present the check. She
further noted that the Board had also requested a $500 check for the Explorers Program, but the
City Manager and Commissioner funded all expenses, allowing the return of the $500 to
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CACOPD, bringing their available balance to $1,300. Discussion ensued regarding the remaining
funds.
The Board requested Lt. lannuzzi attend the next meeting to present the check for the COPS
Foundation.
2. Quarterly Award Nominee Selection
The Board reviewed the nominees for Officer and Civilian of the Quarter. The floor was opened
for discussion and to conduct a vote.
Meeks, seconded by Member Mellen; Motion carried unanimously.
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1. Sergeant Coleman provided details on upcoming events for the Community Affairs Division:
• Citizens Public Safety Academy
• DEA Drug Take Back
• Torch Run for Special Olympics
• Family Fun Day
• Community Picnic on May 3, 2025, at Central Park
• National Night Out
• Police Teen Academy
• Casting with a Cop
The Board requested to receive a quarterly crime statistics report.
The Board formally requested that City Officials take into consideration the scheduling of events
to avoid conflicts with religious holidays and other significant occasions, thus facilitating the
participation of all members.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
dding Clerk Chair
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