06-07-2021 Minutes Minutes of the Citizens Advisory Council for Ocoee Police Department
Quarterly Meeting Held on June 7, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Garone called the meeting to order at 7:03PM, in the Commission
Chambers of City Hall located at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee.
Member Lewis led the Pledge of Allegiance,there was no invocation. Recording Clerk
Serrano called roll and determined a quorum present.
Present: Chairperson Garone,Members Lewis, Mann, Braunskill, Brown, Griner, Meeks,
Holt, Moyer and Hart.
Absent: Members Ball, Lomneck
Also present: Sgt. Prince and Recording Clerk Serrano
Approval of Minutes from the March 25,2021 Meeting:
Member Brown motioned to approve the March 25, 2021, minutes, seconded by
Chairperson Garone. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
This item was postponed until a later date.
9/11 MEMORIAL EVENT:
CACOFD Meeting Report-This item was heard out of Agenda order.
Members Meeks and Brown report on their attendance of the CACOFD meeting. That
board has no plans for a 9/11 event, and did express support and willingness to working
with the CACOPD.
Chairperson Garone motioned that he and any available board member attend the June
15, 2021 Commission Meeting, seconded by Member Brown. The motion carried
unanimously.
Chairperson Garone motioned that the 9/11 Memorial Event take place from 0700-1200,
seconded by Member Brown. The motion carried unanimously.
Chairperson Garone motioned to create a Subcommittee to consist of Members Mann,
Brown, Lewis and Holt, seconded by Member Mann. The motion carried unanimously.
Member Moyer motioned that Member Brown head the 9/11 Memorial Event
Subcommittee, seconded by Chairperson Garone. The motion carried 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.
Chairperson Garone motioned that the board meet June 24, 2021 at 7PM, seconded by
Member Brown. The motion carried unanimously.
Poker/Golf Tournament: This item was postponed to a later date.
TREASURER REPORT:
Member Griner advised the board of the $577.11 balance.
OFFICER AND CIVILIAN OF THE FIRST QUARTER:
The board reviewed and discussed the nominations for Officer, and Civilian, of the First
Quarter.
Chairperson Garone made a motion to award Civilian of the First Quarter to the two
individuals who were jointly nominated; and that the board allocate an additional$50
gift card for the second individual, seconded by Member Lewis. The motion carried
unanimously.
Records Supervisor Ella Wisecup,and former Records Technician Elizabeth McKeever,
will be awarded the Civilians of the First Quarter.
Chairperson Garone made a motion to award Officer of the First Quarter to the first
nominee, seconded by Member Mann. The motion carried by majority 6/4.
Agent Ross Addeo will be awarded Officer of the First Quarter.
Member Brown made a motion to award Officer of the First Quarter to the second
nominee, seconded by Member Meeks. The motion received 4/6 votes.
Department Updates/Upcoming Event
Sgt. Prince announced the appointment of Assistant Chief Plasencia to Police Chief.
Since her appointment the department has been engaging in"Chief's Night Out"and
visiting various neighborhoods within the City. He updated the board on the success of
the Handgun Safety Class, which has been full each month since it resumed earlier this
year. "Coffee with a Cop"will be held June 81h from 9-11AM at the Starbucks on Hwy
50. The previously announced Guardian Program has been launched in honor of Autism
Awareness month, individuals with various level of special needs have been enrolled by
their family or guardians. Reception of this program has been positive.
Sgt. Prince informed the board that the newest group of officers have been sworn in and
will be on the road training within the next week. He shared with the board that the
agency assisted McCraney Properties with a food drive that provided food to over 900
families. He informed the board that"Casting with a Cop"is back the weekend of June
12th, and the department is providing all the equipment for local kids to enjoy fishing at
Starke Lake. Sgt. Prince also announced a new"Safe Traffic Stop"class;training aimed
to teach new drivers what to do should they be pulled over.
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.
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Declared by Chairperson Garone at 8:34PM
ATTESTED: APPROVED: _---
Likk
Recording Clerk Maria Serrano rson
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.