02-18-2021 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
FOR THE OCOEE POLICE DEPARTMENT HELD ON FEBRUARY 18,2021
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Garone called the meeting to order at 7:01PM. in the Commission
chambers of City Hall located at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee.
Chairperson Garone led the Pledge of Allegiance. There was no Invocation given.
Recording Clerk Serrano called roll and determined a quorum present.
PRESENT
Chairperson Garone, and Members Ball, Mann, Brown, Griner and Meeks. Member
Lewis arrived at 7:04PM.
Also present were Lt.Nylander, Lt. Davidson, Sgt. Prince, and Recording Clerk Serrano.
ABSENT
Members: Lomneck and Braunskill.
APPROVAL OF THE CACOPD MEETING MINUTES FROM JANUARY 23,
2020: Member Brown made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Member
Lewis. The motion was passed unanimously.
II. NEW BUSINESS
Newly appointed Members Griner and Meeks introduced themselves to the board.
Member Brown opened the discussion of the board hosting a 9/11 Memorial Event.
Chairperson Garone made a motion that the board host a Memorial Event in honor of
9/11, seconded by Member Meeks. The motion was passed unanimously.
SELECT SURVEY QUESTIONS—this item was postponed until a later date.
HOA ASSOCIATION ENGAGEMENT—this item was postponed until a later date.
BOARD OFFICER APPOINTMENT—this item was postponed until a later date.
Chairperson Garone opened the discussion.
Chairperson Garone nominated Member Griner for Treasurer, seconded by Member
Brown. The motion was passed unanimously.
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.
Member Brown nominated Chairperson Garone to remain Chairperson, seconded by
Member Meeks. The motion was passed unanimously.
Chairperson Garone nominated Member Brown to Co-Chairperson, seconded by
Member Griner. The motion was passed unanimously.
TREASURER REPORT
Recording Clerk Serrano informed the board that the full budget of$1000.00 was
available.
Chairperson Garone made a motion to spend up to $140.00 on three new member.shirts.
Seconded by Member Meeks, the motion was passed unanimously.
Chairperson Garone made a motion to spend$50.00 each on gift cards for Officer of the
First, Second and Third Quarter awards,for a total of$150.00. Seconded by Member
Brown, the motion was passed unanimously.
Chairperson Garone made a motion to spend$50.00 each on gift cards for Civilian of
the First, Second and Third Quarter awards,for a total of$150.00. Seconded by Member
Brown, the motion was passed unanimously.
III. DEPARTMENT UPDATES/UPCOMING EVENTS
Lt. Nylander addressed the board, and brought the board up to date on unit transfers and
promotions within the last year. He introduced the new department liaisons, Lt. Davidson
and Sgt. Prince. Lt. Nylander also announced Chief Brown's retirement.
Lt.Nylander informs the board that the first community event to be held in over a year
will take place the evening of March 10th at Texas Roadhouse. The department will
participate in Tip A Cop with proceeds to benefit the Special Olympics. He further stated
that the 2020 Toys for Kids in Need Program was larger than ever, and had more children
registered than years prior.
Lt.Nylander stated that in response to the killing of George Floyd,the department
reviewed the Use of Force Policy and sent every officer to de-escalation training.
IV. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Victoria Laney addressed the board and passed on compliments about Deputy Chief
Ogburn.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Garone adjourned at 8:19PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Maria Serrano airper
Recording Clerk
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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.