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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-25-2017 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE OCOEE POLICE DEPARTMENT MEETING HELD MAY 25,2017 CALL TO ORDER: In the absence of Chairperson Santana, Member Laney called the meeting to order at 07:18 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall, located at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. Invocation led by Member Murray, Member Titus led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called and a quorum was declared. PRESENT: Member Ball, Member Laney, Member Titus, Member Murray and Member Garone. Also present are Lieutenant Scott Nylander, Recording Clerk Garza and Recording Clerk Serrano ABSENT: Chairperson Santana (absent unexcused), Member Hill (absent unexcused), Member Vines (absent unexcused) Member King (absent excused) Member Bray (absent excused) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 23, 2017 MEETING: Member Garone motions to approve minutes, seconded by Member Titus. Board unanimously approves. UPDATE ON PULSE SHOOTING: LT. Nylander reports on the Pulse awards, three officers received the medal of valor; one officer received the Chief's Commendation. They were presented at the May 16, 2017 commission meeting. Member Laney wants board to be advised if any officers to be recognized. Member Garone motions to have dinner for Pulse responders, seconded by member Titus. Member Laney suggests $100 and seeking food donations. Member Garone suggests June 10, 2017 for lunch. Nylander suggests catered lunch at the station. Member Garone motions for budget of$100. Board unanimously approves budget and date for June 8, 2017. COFFEE WITH A COP: LT. Nylander reports on coffee with a cop. West Orange Creamery hosted. Member Laney asks for a reminder on events, LT. Nylander advises the board all events are posted on social media. LT. Nylander introduces new event, milk and cookies with reading with a cop at the West Oaks Library. This event will be held every Thursday during the summer. LT. Nylander says Coffee with a Cop has been well received. Member Laney asks if the department wants feedback from site Next Door. Nylander says department welcomes any feedback. UPDATE ON COMMUNITY PICNIC: Member Laney thanks Member Titus and Member Murray for attending. Member King was also present. Member Laney says Commissioner Keller was present, folding chairs at end of event. PM Member Murray is impressed with Tiger Minor Park, has never been. LT. Nylander event was well attended 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. and a success. LT. Nylander says department hopes to make picnic bigger next year, will be hosted at another park. PROMOTIONAL ITEMS: LT. Nylander says board started with 250 cups, has been given out at each event, and was available at the picnic. Member Laney wants to purchase more promotional items at the end of year if budget allows. BY-LAWS REVIEW: Member Garone motions to table topic to next meeting, Member Titus seconds, vote is unanimous. Member Laney wants the board to read by laws in preparation for next meeting. Member Murray wants next email for meeting to contain reminder about reading by laws. Member Laney wants notice of any community events with department. OFFICER OF THE QUARTER AWARD: Member Laney opens discussion, invites members to read nominations. Member Titus nominates entry number two, Member Ball seconds the nomination. Board discusses nomination. Member Laney calls for vote; vote is unanimous for entry number two. Ofc. Kevin Birdsong is selected to receive the award for Officer of the First Quarter. Member Laney wants to present certificate at commission meeting. CEMETERY RESTORATION DAY: Member Titus states he will be at the cemetery tomorrow setting flags for Memorial Day. Member Laney wants clarification on why cemetery restoration is on the board's agenda. Member Garone motions to table to next meeting, Member Murray seconds. Board votes unanimously. Member Murray does not believe cemetery restoration fits the CACOPD mission statement. ESSAY CONTEST: Item suggested at last meeting, no action taken Member Garone suggests topic to be law enforcement related, and geared to elementary or middle school. Member Garone states with school year any essay and award would fall into next year's budget. Member Laney discusses award for essay. Nylander states DARE program does essay contest each year. Member Garone suggests further discussion at next meeting. GENERAL DISCUSSION Member Laney wants clarification on Member Carol Heard that was referenced in email. Nylander confirms email was inaccurate, advises board to ignore. Member Laney introduces public. Warren Lewis introduces himself as retired LEO, and states his credentials. He recently moved to Ocoee from Winter Garden. Board welcomes Warren Lewis, invites him to apply to be board member. Member Ball asks about status of department's accreditation, Nylander presents positive report. Department will be assessed soon, August or September of this year. LT. Nylander states Ofc. Kerr awarded Officer of the Year as voted by the board, Ofc. Scott-Marsh recognized for community policing. LT Nylander advises board that city is hiring officers, three current opening. LT. Nylander tells board about new park ranger. Member Laney states public confusion on next door site about parking tickets. LT. Nylander states department is 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. hosting DUI saturation patrol, any agency has jurisdiction over all Orange county. Click it or Ticket is in progress, thru next Sunday. COMMUNITY MAP: Member Laney calls item. Nylander states member King was working on this item. To assign each member an area of the city to connect with, bring to meetings. Member Murray motions to table this item for next meeting, second by Member Garone. SET NEXT AGENDA: Report on the Pulse recognition event Updates on upcoming Coffee with a Cop By laws review Restoration day Essay contest Community map Discussion of Officer of Quarter presentation General discussion. Comments/Questions from the Public: Adjournment: Member Laney adjourns meeting at 08:40 PM Respectfully Submitted, a • Se ' o, Reck. g Clerk Jose Santana, Chairpe son 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.