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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-22-2017 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE OCOEE POLICE DEPARTMENT MEETING HELD JUNE 22, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: In the absence of Chairperson Santana, Member King called the meeting to order in the Commission Chambers of City Hall, located at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. No volunteer to lead the invocation, Member King elects to forego the invocation. Member King leads the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Member Ball, Member King, Member Bray, Member Lewis. Also present are Lieutenant Scott Nylander, Sargent Mireya Iannuzzi, and Recording Clerk Serrano ABSENT: Chairperson Santana(absent unexcused), Member Laney (absent excused), Member Titus (absent unexcused) Member Hill (absent unexcused) Member Vines (absent excused) Member Murray (absent unexcused) Member Garone (absent excused) QUORUM DECLARED. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 25, 2017 MEETING: Member Bray motions to approve minutes, second by Member Ball. Board unanimously approves. Member King welcomes new Member Warren Lewis; he introduces himself to the board. PULSE DINNER: Sgt. Iannuzzi ordered from local vendor Franco's for dinner. Budget of$100 was exceeded, final total for dinner is $170 Member Murray is board treasurer, not present. Board discusses budget. Sgt. Iannuzzi reminds board the fiscal year ends October 1, no foreseeable expenses before that date. Member Ball motions for the board to cover • expense of dinner. Member Kings seconds motion. The board unanimously approves. Sgt. Iannuzzi advises board that any leftovers will be taken to the station for officers currently on patrol. COFFEE WITH A COP: July 18 event at McDonald's event is a nationwide campaign by the company. August 23 event will be at Kona Ice on McKey Street. Event goal is every other month. 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. UPCOMING EVENTS: Sgt. Iannuzzi says she will be sending the board electronic fliers for current events. There are many new summer events. A lot of the departments fundraising is for the Toys for Kids in Need program. Any city resident with children in the household can register; they are not required to prove they are low income. The number of children registered grows each year, has surpassed 600. Some items are donated, majority are purchased. July fundraising events are with "Christmas in July"theme "DENIM DAY": Event approved by City Manager for employees who make a $5 donation to wear jeans to work. One of 3 July fundraising events, this one is for city employees "STUFF THE POLICE CAR": Event will be on July 29 at Walmart, 103.1 the Wolf radio will be broadcasting live. The event will be from l0am-4pm. People shopping at Walmart can buy toys to stuff the patrol car. POKER TOURNAMENT: Final July event is a; it will be July 21 begins at 5pm, at the Ocoee Woman's Club. Department has gotten great response from local business buying table sponsorships, for logo display. Businesses have also donated prizes for the final table at event. Radio 103.1 the Wolf will be there. Member Gray says he will attend poker tournament. MARINE PATROL AND POP UP GAMES: Sgt. Iannuzzi gives overview of and SRO Marine Patrol has been put on Starke Lake. Pop up games are very Friday, officers go to city parks and play games with kids, pop ups are posted on social media. Most recent pop up was at Bill Breeze park. PD VS. PARKS GAMES: With Parks and Recreation department, 3 games coordinated, will play basketball kickball and volleyball. The kids get pizza and shirts. COOKIES AND MILK AND READING WITH A COP: Held every Thursday during summer, at 4:30pm at the library. Local Publix, Chick-fil-A, and Subway have donated cookies and milk to the event. Target age is youngest at 2yrs to oldest 12yrs have been at event. Different officers take turns reading, patrol, traffic unit and detectives have read. Kids take pictures with the officers. Sticker badges are given out. Sgt. lannuzzi tells the board the officers were involved in pursuit just prior to the most recent event. 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. • TEEN POLICE ACADEMY: Once a year event, this year's 07/10-14 from 10am-lpm. The academy is held at High Point Church. It is open for ages 13-18. WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE CLASS: Next class is August 31, from 6pm-9pm class is given by Ofc. Scott-Marsh, this is a ladies only class. Age range is 13 and up. Class is typically held once a month. HANDGUN SAFETY CLASS: Every last Saturday of the month. Held at our West Road substation, registration is required. Class fills up very fast. CASTING WITH A COP: New event, our SRO and patrol officers will be fishing with kids August 11 and August 14 8am-1 lam on Starke Lake. Local business Get Hooked Bait and Tackle assisting in event with prizes, bait etc. Snacks provided, parents encouraged to stay and participate. FACEBOOK LIVESTREAM: Video live streaming of traffic enforcement. Most recent was a click it or ticket campaign. Campaign has been successful, the goal is to do once a week with new locations and campaign each time. Views and share in the thousands. BY-LAWS REVIEW: This item was tabled to this meeting. Member Lewis points out typos, Sgt. Iannuzzi will forward to be reviewed by the city clerk office. Member Kings brings up line in by laws it states board must attend Citizen's Police Academy, she is unable to attend the fall event. Sgt. Iannuzzi is ok with Member King attending spring academy. RESTORATION DAY: W ItN4, 1- Member Ball says discussion on weather this board is responsible for restoration of cemetery. Member Titus was out last month placing flags for Memorial Day. GENERAL DISCUSSION: Sgt. Iannuzzi invites board to ask her questions, says they have been seeing some crime trends on the North side of Ocoee. Deputy Chief has been posting to Facebook about these trends for the public to be aware. Member King says she did invite some concerned citizens. Sgt. Iannuzzi tells board to be aware of unusual activities and to report them. Sgt. Iannuzzi says department is posting to Facebook, Twitter and Next Door. Member King asks about safety assessment/training for gun owners Sgt. Iannuzzi says they can meet with HOA. Officers assigned to that neighborhood or zone cane come out, requests for such can be done online. Member Lewis request update to contact list, with complete address and info. Member Lewis inquires if Member with Gotha address is covered, Sgt. Iannuzzi confirms members must be city resident or city business owners. Member Lewis NOTICE: PLEASE NOTE: [N 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. is concerned about distribution of list if available to public on website. Sgt. Iannuzzi will have contact list revised. SET NEXT AGENDA: A. Update of events B. Officer of the 2nd quarter C. New business/general discussions COMMENTS/QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC: ADJOURNMENT: Member Gray motions to adjourn, Member Ball seconds and board votes unanimously. Meeting is adjourned at 8:01 PM. Respectfully Submitted, titAtfr11' Mar a errano, 'ecording erk Jose Santana, Cha'rperson 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.