A PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BRANTFORD POLICE SERVICES BOARD WAS HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE BRANTFORD POLICE STATION, 344 ELGIN STREET, BRANTFORD, ONTARIO, ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010, AT 11:15 A.M.
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Councillor Mark Littell |
- Chair |
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Debi Dignan-Rumble |
- Member |
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Mayor Mike Hancock |
- Member |
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Leo Renzella |
- Member |
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Derek V. McElveny |
- Chief of Police |
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Jeff Kellner |
- Deputy Chief of Police |
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Margaret Eves |
- Executive Assistant |
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Larry Kings |
- Vice Chair |
1. MINUTES
Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble
THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Brantford Police Services Board held January 21, 2010, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
2. REPORTS
a) Statistical Report
Deputy Chief J. Kellner highlighted points of interest in the January 2010 report. He was asked to report back on the percentage of accidents police respond to versus those reported directly to the Collision Reporting Centre.
b) Monthly Budget Report
Chief McElveny reviewed the monthly report for January 2010, prepared by Inspector G. Nelson, i/c Administration Branch, which indicated expenditures were slightly over budget. He reported that a tender call by the City’s Purchasing Section for the lease of 10 unmarked police vehicles had closed and would be awarded to Forbes Brothers, the lowest tender, which will be less than what was in the budget. Delivery of the new fleet is scheduled for July 12, 2010.
c) 2009 Annual Reports
i) Use of Force Summary
Deputy Chief Kellner presented this report, prepared by Sergeant B. Cotton, i/c Training Section, and added that this analysis is used to guide the Training Section on the upcoming year’s training requirements.
ii) Prisoner Processing Report
This report, prepared by Special Constable D.A. Ornawka, was presented by Chief McElveny. He noted that the use of video remands had decreased, which affected the number of manpower hours required to transport prisoners. Mr. Renzella asked for a report on how the use of video remands in Brantford compares with other municipalities. He reported that Inspector Bielawski will be supplying a report in the near future on overtime worked by Court Constables.
d) Auction Proceeds Account
i) Request for Donation – School Safety Patrollers Annual Trip
Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Leo Renzella
WHEREAS a request has been received from Chief D.V. McElveny for financial assistance to offset the cost of transportation and admissions fees for the School Safety Patrollers’ Trip to Canada’s Wonderland and Leadership Camp at Camp Samac
AND WHEREAS the Brantford Police Services Board supports the volunteer work of these children
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Brantford Police Services Board approves the transfer of $500.00 from the Auction Fund Account to the Special Projects Account (#150500), and that this amount be used to provide financial assistance for these trips.
Carried
ii) Request for Donation – Brantford Native Housing
Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble
WHEREAS a request has been received from Brantford Native Housing for a financial donation to their Easter Event for Native Families
AND WHEREAS the Brantford Police Services Board supports such community events
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Brantford Police Services Board approves the transfer of $200.00 from the Auction Fund Account to the Special Projects Account (#150500), and that this amount be used as a donation to Brantford Native Housing for their Easter Event.
Carried
e) Disposal of Records Section Filing System
Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble
WHEREAS an upgrade to the filing system in the Records Section has been completed and the outgoing filing system now needs to be disposed of
AND WHEREAS an offer of $175 for the system has been received from Jeff’s at Work, which would include the removal of the system from the Police facility
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Brantford Police Services Board supports the recommendation of staff and approves the sale of the old Records Section filing system to Jeff’s At Work for $175.00.
Carried
f) Taxi Bylaw – Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
The Board was advised that the implementation of the harmonization by the Provincial and Federal governments of the PST and GST into the HST takes effect July 1, 2010. The Province of Ontario requires the HST to be included in all taxicab fares in the province. The local taxi brokers have been asked to submit their collective request for amendments to Schedule A of the Taxi Bylaw for the next meeting of the Board.
3. NEXT MEETING DATE
March 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the board room.
4. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
The minutes of this meeting were adopted this 25th day of March, 2010.
Chair Executive Assistant
