HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-25-18 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
OF THE OCOEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEETING HELD JANUARY 25, 2018
On Thursday January 25, 2018 the Citizens Advisory Council for the Ocoee Police Department
will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. All
interested parties are invited to attend.
January 25, 2018 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: In the absence of Chairperson Santana, Member Laney calls the
meeting to order. Member Laney leads the invocation. Member Ball leads the Pledge of
Allegiance.
PRESENT: David Ball, Victoria Laney, Terry Titus, Cheryl King, Marc Bray, Cory Garone,
Penny Christian. Also present are Sgt. Mireya Iannuzzi and Recording Clerk Maria Serrano.
ABSENT: Jose Santana (absent unexcused) Adrian Hill (absent excused), Braundon Vines
(absent excused) Warren Lewis (absent excused)
QUORUM: Declared by Recording Clerk Serrano.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 27, 2017
MEETING: Member Garone motions to approve the minutes, Member Laney seconds. The
motion carries unanimously.
BOARD OFFICER APPOINTMENT: The board opens with nominations for
Chairperson. Member Titus nominates Member Laney, Member Bray seconds. Member King
nominates Member Garone, Member Ball seconds. Discussion ensues. The board votes 4/7 and
Member Garone is elected Chairperson. Vice-chairperson nominations begin with Member Bray
nominating Member King. Member Garone seconds the nomination. Member King nominates
Member Christian, Member Christian seconds the nomination. Discussion ensues. The board
votes 5/7 and Member King is elected Vice-Chairperson. Treasurer nominations begin with
Member Garone nominating Member Ball, Member Ball refuses appointment. Member King
nominates Member Hill, Member Ball seconds. Member Garone nominates Member Laney,
Member Christian seconds. The board votes 4/7 and Member Laney is elected Treasurer.
OFFICER OF THE FOURTH QUARTER: Chairperson Garone opens discussion.
Member King nominates entry #3, Chairperson Garone seconds that nomination. Member Bray
nominates entry #2, Member Laney seconds that nomination. Discussion ensues. The board
votes 6/7 for entry#2, Ofc. Joshua Tolliver.
OFFICER OF THE YEAR: Member King nominates entry #2, Chairperson Garone
seconds that nomination. Member Laney nominates entry #4, Member Christian seconds that
nomination. Discussion ensues. The board votes 6/7 for entry#2 Det. Michelle Grogan.
CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR: Member Bray nominates entry#2, Member Ball seconds that
nomination. The board votes 5/7 for Mark Sulkowski.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Member Laney nominates Member Murray, Member
Bray seconds. Chairperson Garone nominates the Chaplin Unit, Member Christian seconds.
Discussion ensues; the board votes 4/7 for the Chaplin Unit as Volunteer of the Year.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES: Sgt. Iannuzzi updates the board on a fundraiser for local
business owner Debra Nix, she owns Franco's Pizza. Franco's Pizza will be hosting Coffee with
a Cop on February 21st. Spring Fling will be at Bill Breeze Park on March 10th. A new event to
the city; American Warriors for Autism event will take place April 14th at Tiger Minor Park.
Local Autism school Princeton house is sponsoring the event. First responders are paired with
an Autistic child to complete an obstacle course. This is a multi-agency event,not just the City of
Ocoee. On February 9th, the department's Spanish speaking officers will be holding an event at
the Quadro Supermarket to meet members of the local Hispanic community. Member Laney
advises the board that the OCSO will be on January 30th is sponsoring a summit on safety for
houses of worship, Sgt. Iannuz7i advises she and the Chaplain Unit are attending the event.
BOARD GOALS: Chairperson Garone says he made a social media page for the board,
which is still a private page. The City Clerk's office will determine how the page can be used,
from there on, the IS department. Chairperson Garone wants to coordinate with local HOA's to
make them aware of the board and its purpose. Member King asks if the board's meeting could
be announced on Next Door or Facebook. Member Christian shares neighbor feedback about
department events, the daytime hours of weekday events, and location were a chief complaint.
Member Christian questions how else the department can reach out to the community. Member
Laney mentions the success of Cookies and Milk with a Cop and the Pop Up Games during
school breaks. Sgt. Iannuzzi says Coffee with a Cop depends on a business agreeing with police
presence, that some have been held in the evening hours. Chairperson Garone asks if board can
cosponsor events budget wise to attend events like Coffee with a Cop, Sgt. Ianuzzi welcomes the
idea.
BUDGET: Current total budget is $975.
GENERAL DISCUSSION: the board discusses the May Community Picnic. Chairperson
Garone motions that the board use $250 towards promotional items that can be given out at the
event. Member King asks if the amount should be higher, Chairperson Garone changes his
motion to $300 for promotional items. Member King seconds the motion. The board passes the
motion unanimously. Member King asks that in March the board open discussion about a
burgers and ice cream meetup during spring break, she suggests local business That One Spot.
SENIOR EVENT: Member Laney wants to schedule with the Senior Center early so there is
no conflict before the holidays. Member Laney and Member Titus mention the success of the
event,they both received lots of positive feedback from attendees.
SET NEXT AGENDA:
A. Senior event
B. April events
C. May event updates
D. Promotional item updates
E. Accreditation
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC:
ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Garone motions to adjourn, Member King seconds the
motion. It carries unanimously.
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