BRANTFORD POLICE SERVICE

b) Budget Reports

i) First Quarter Budget Report

Chief McElveny reviewed this report by Inspector G. Nelson, i/c Administration Branch, which indicated there were no areas of concern.

ii) 2010 Approved Budget Items

A memorandum dated March 26, 2010, was received from Inspector G. Nelson, listing the approved Brantford Police Services Board items in the
2010 operating budget.

c) Auction Proceeds Account – First Quarter Report

This report was received, which indicated the auction proceeds fund balance is $46,961.91.

d) Complaints Against Police – First Quarter Report

This report, prepared by Inspector K. Pottruff, i/c Executive Branch, was received. The report indicated that seven new conduct complaints and one policy/service complaint had been received.

e) Taxi Bylaw Amendments – Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

First Reading

Moved by Vice Chair Larry Kings
Seconded by Leo Renzella

THAT Paragraph 12(d) – “Other Charges” of Taxi Bylaw #99-01, be amended to include the addition of subsection (iii) – 13% HST, effective July 1, 2010.

Carried

Second Reading

Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Vice Chair Larry Kings

THAT Paragraph 12(d) – “Other Charges” of Taxi Bylaw #99-01, be amended to include the addition of subsection (iii) – 13% HST, effective July 1, 2010.

Carried

Suspension of Rule 43

Moved by Vice Chair Larry Kings
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble

THAT Rule 43 of Board Bylaw #06-01, being a bylaw to regulate the proceedings of the Brantford Police Services Board, is suspended to allow for three readings of amendments to Board Bylaw #99-01, a bylaw to regulate the taxi industry.

Carried

Third Reading

Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Leo Renzella

THAT Paragraph 12(d) – “Other Charges” of Taxi Bylaw #99-01, be amended to include the addition of subsection (iii) – 13% HST, effective July 1, 2010.

Carried

f) Policy Amendments

i) Board Policy #00-26 – Missing Persons

Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Mayor Mike Hancock

THAT Board Policy #00-26 – Missing Persons, be amended, as presented this date, to conform to Provincial Guidelines.

Carried

ii) Board Policy #06-02 – Use of Force

Moved by Mayor Mike Hancock
Seconded by Leo Renzella

THAT Board Policy #06-02 – Use of Force, be amended, as presented this date, to conform to Provincial Guidelines.

Carried

g) CALEA Conference

Debi Dignan-Rumble will attend the CALEA Conference on behalf of the Board in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 28 to 31, 2010, at which time the Brantford Police Service will receive its re-accreditation.

h) Dry Cleaning Tender

A memorandum dated April 13, 2010, was received from Inspector G. Nelson, i/c Administration Branch, indicating two vendors had responded to a RFQ, and recommended the Board award the contract to Burtol Cleaners, who had submitted the lowest overall price.

Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Vice Chair Larry Kings

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board supports the recommendation of staff and awards the dry cleaning tender to Burtol Cleaners for the period May 16,
2010, to May 15, 2012, as follows:

Uniforms
Trousers $3.59
Coveralls $4.49
Tunics $4.29
Three-Season Nylon Jackets $5.59
Shirts $2.39
Plainclothes
Trousers $3.59
Fall and Winter Coats $5.59
Jackets $4.29
Suits (Jacket/Trouser) $6.99
Skirts $3.59
Suits (Jacket/Skirt) $6.99
Other
Cell Blanket $4.95

Carried

4. CORRESPONDENCE

There was no correspondence of note to discuss.

5. NEW BUSINESS

a) Auction Fund Account – Request for Sponsorship

A letter dated April 5, 2010, was received from Victim Services of Brant requesting support of the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board approves the donation of $500.00 to sponsor a hole at the Victim Services of Brant 4th Annual Charity Golf

AND FURTHER approves the payment of the entry fee for Board members to attend this fund-raising golf tournament

AND SUBSEQUENTLY approves the transfer of $1,000.00 from the Police Services Board Auction Fund Account to the Police Services Board Special Projects Account for this purpose.

Carried

b) Ontario Association of Police Services Boards – Zone 4 Membership

A letter dated April. 14, 2010, was received from Mary Anne Silverthorn, Chair
of OAPSB Zone 4, requesting the Board reconsider their membership in Zone 4 at a cost of $50.00. It was felt that the Board would benefit from the exchange of information regarding legislative/regulatory changes, policies and standards that have an impact on policing.

Moved by Mayor Mike Hancock
Seconded by Leo Renzella

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board approves renewing their membership in the Ontario Association of Police Services Board – Zone 4, at a cost of $50.00.

Carried

c) Adult School Crossing Guard Program

i) Policy #10-01 - Guidelines

The Board considered a draft policy that the 2004 School Crossing Guard Guide be used as a primary source for determining the need for an Adult School Crossing Guard.

Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Mayor Mike Hancock

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board adopts Policy #10-01, “Adult
School Crossing Guard Guidelines”, as presented this date.

Carried

ii) Policy #10-02 – Secondary School Crossings

The Board considered a draft policy that adult school crossing guards not be provided for crossings that are used by secondary school students only.

Moved by Mayor Mike Hancock
Seconded by Leo Renzella

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board adopts Policy #10-02, “Adult School Crossing Guards – Secondary School Crossings”, as presented this date.

Carried

iii) Policy #10-03 – Nutrition Break Crossings

The Board considered a draft policy that adult school crossing guards not be provided during nutrition breaks due to the low number of children crossing.

Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Mayor Mike Hancock

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board adopts Policy #10-03, “Nutrition Break Crossings”, as presented this date.

Carried

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board supports the recommendation of staff and approves the following promotions: