07-22-2021 Minutes Minutes of the Citizen Advisory Council to the Ocoee Police Department
Regular Meeting Held on July 22, 2021
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Garone called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM, in the Commission Chambers of Ocoee
City Hall, located at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive in Ocoee, FL.
Member Lewis led the Pledge of Allegiance; a moment of silence followed. Recording Clerk Serrano
called roll and determined a quorum present.
Present: Chairperson Garone, Members Lewis, Braunskill, Griner, and Moyer.
Absent: Members Ball, Brown, Mann, Meeks, Holt, and Hart.
Also present: Sgt. Prince, and Recording Clerk Serrano.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 7, 2021 MEETING:
Member Lewis made a motion to approve the June 7, 2021, minutes-with a correction to the vote count
under the awards nomination; seconded by Member Mover. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
This item was postponed to a later date.
JUNE 24,2021 MEETING UPDATE
This meeting actually occurred on July 1, 2021. Chairperson Garone updated the board on his
attendance at the July 20, 2022, City Commission Meeting. The Commission approved funds and
waived the fees associated with the use of Bill Breeze Park. Discussion ensued regarding the exact
amount; Commission awarded the amount of$2000.00.
Chairperson Garone made a motion to allot up to $300.00 from the Board's budget for 100 pamphlets,
with contents to be determined,for the 9/11 Memorial Event; iffunds awarded by the City can be used
they shall be-seconded by Member Griner. The motion carried unanimously.
Chairperson Garone made a motion to cancel the September 23, 2021 meeting. Discussion ensued;
Chairperson Garone withdrew his motion.
At 7:45 PM Chairperson Garone made a motion that the Board take a recess to view in person Bill
Breeze Park, the Withers-Maguire House and pergola, seconded by Member Griner. The motion carried
unanimously.
Chairperson Garone called the meeting back to order at 8:05 PM
Chairperson Garone made a motion that the 9/11 Memorial Event be held in the pergola of the Withers-
Maguire House, if it is unavailable the Board will proceed with holding the event at Bill Breeze Park
Seconded by Member Griner, the motion carried unanimously.
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Chairperson Garone opened the discussion to the event agenda and the Board discussed the following
9/11 Event timeline:
06:45 AM stage set up, Chairperson Garone and Sgt. Prince to be present
08:30 AM Other Board members to arrive
08:46 AM start time, singing of the National Anthem,presentation of the colors and an invocation.
08:46 AM Moment of Silence
0846 AM-09:02 AM words from Police and Fire Chiefs
09:02 AM Moment of Silence
Potential Keynote Speaker
Summary of 9/11 events as they happened
0930 AM-10:00 AM area cleanup, and stage pickup
Chairperson Garone made a motion for the above-mentioned itinerary to be the final event agenda;
seconded by Member Griner. The motion carried unanimously.
Chairperson Garone made a motion to cancel the September 23, 2021 meeting, and the Board meet August 11, 2021 at 7
PM,•seconded by Member Griner. The motion carried unanimously.
. POKER/GOLF TOURNAMENT
This item was postponed to a later date.
TREASURER REPORT
Member Griner informed the Board the current balance was $577.11, which would be reduced to
$277.11 after motions made during the meeting.
FUNDRAISING
This item was postponed to a later date.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES/UPCOMING EVENT
Sgt. Prince updated the Board on the recent Teen Police Academy in which 20 kids participated and
went very well. He informed the Board that since it resumed, the Handgun Safety Class has been at
capacity each month. Sgt. Prince further advised several programs are resuming including; Restorative
Justice, Citizens Police Academy, and Coffee with A Cop. He invites the Board to participate in the
project to cleanup Blue Jay Way, which is scheduled for August 7, 2021 from 9 AM-1 PM.
Chairperson Garone made a motion to add the awards nominations to the August 11, 2021, agenda
seconded by Member Braunskill. The motion carried unanimously.
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
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SET NEXT AGENDA
A. 9/11 Memorial Event
B. Awards Nominations
ADJOURNMENT
Declared by Chairperson Garone
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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