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, MARCH 26, 2009, AT 1:35 P.M.
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Larry Kings |
- Chair |
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Councillor Mark Littell |
- Vice 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 |
1. DELEGATION
a) Business Plan
Inspector Scott Easto, i/c Quality Assurance Branch, spoke on the development of the 2010/2012 Business Plan, and the need to gather data from a number of courses. He provided a Business Plan development strategy, which included a timeline to complete the gathering of data.
He reported that a community survey had been by Professor Andrew Welsh, Department of Criminology, Wilfrid Laurier University, and summarized the survey results. He noted that individual attributes, such as age and gender, were the most important predictors of fear of crime. He remarked that survey respondents indicated a relatively high level of support for the majority of policing activities, with violent crimes, street-level drug activity and young offenders being considered the most important. Overall, respondents generally reported high levels of perceived personal safety. Inspector Easto also was pleased to advise that Professor Welsh has indicated an interest in continuing our partnership and conducting follow-up on the survey.
In accordance with the current Business Plan, Inspector Easto also presented the Facilities Report, which outlined the requirements of legislation, and provided the status of our facilities.
To enhance communications to the public, Inspector Easto was asked to develop a newspaper-style report on the Police Service’s accomplishments and activities, and have this as an insert in the Brantford Expositor during Police Week.
On behalf of the Board, Ms. Debi Dignan-Rumble will work with Inspector Easto on the development of the 2010/2012 Business Plan.
Inspector Easto left the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
2. MINUTES
Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Leo Renzella
THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Brantford Police Services Board held February
19, 2009, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
3. REPORTS
a) Statistical Reports
i) The January 2009 Monthly Report was received.
ii) The February 2009 Monthly Report was received. Deputy Chief J. Kellner highlighted points of interest. He was asked to look into the increase in the number of sexual offence incidents and report back to the Board.
b) Monthly Budget Report
Chief McElveny reviewed the monthly report for February 2009, prepared by Inspector G. Nelson, i/c Administration Branch, which indicated the budget was slightly higher due to large expenditures that took place at the beginning of the year. Chief McElveny had no concerns with the budget.
c) 2008 Annual Report to City Council
Moved by Vice Chair Mark Littell
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble
THAT the 2008 Annual Report to Council be approved as presented this date.
Carried
d) Auction Proceeds Account
i) Review of Board Policy #07-01 – “Auction Proceeds”
Discussion took place on the need for paragraph 3(c) of the policy, which indicated the Auction Fund Account shall not be used for any purpose which is not directly related to the Brantford Police Service.
Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Leo Renzella
THAT paragraph 3(c) of Bylaw 07-01 – “Auction Proceeds”, be removed.
Carried
iii) 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) Review of Bylaw #06-01 – “Proceedings of the Board”
In accordance with the Board’s practice of reviewing their bylaws every three years, members reviewed Bylaw #06-01 – “Proceedings of the Board” and determined that no changes were required.
4. NEW BUSINESS
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Promotions |
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Moved by |
Vice Chair Mark Littell |
THAT the Brantford Police Services Board supports the recommendation of staff and approves the promotion of the following officers from 2nd Class to 1st Class Constable, effective February 23, 2009:
Constable Saundra Glover
Constable Gina Mantel
Carried
b) Retirement
Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble
THAT the Brantford Police Services Board accepts the notice of retirement from the Brantford Police Service of Mrs. Sandra Costen, Front Desk Receptionist, effective June 30, 2009.
Carried
c) Bill 103 – Independent Police Review Office
Chair Kings reported that he attended a consultation session on March 6, 2009, in London, Ontario, which had been organized by the Independent Police Review Office, a new civilian oversight body for public complaints against police.
Chair Kings drew to members’ attention to the notes he had made and provided in the correspondence package. He remarked that there are still more questions than answers with the workings of this new organization.
The meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
The minutes of this meeting were adopted this 16th day of April, 2009.
Chair Executive Assistant
