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, APRIL 16, 2009, AT 12:55 P.M.
Present - Larry Kings - Chair
Councillor Mark Littell - Vice Chair
Debi Dignan-Rumble - Member
Mayor Mike Hancock - Member
Leo Renzella - Member
Derek V. McElveny - Chief of Police
Jeff Kellner - Deputy Chief of Police
Margaret Eves - Executive Assistant
1. MINUTES
Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Vice Chair Mark Littell
THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Brantford Police Services Board held March 26, 2009, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
2. REPORTS
a) Monthly Statistical Report – March 2009
Deputy Chief Kellner indicated the figures he would report on were only preliminary as the statistics must be verified by staff trained in UCR coding. He then highlighted points of interest in the report.
b) Quarterly Budget Report
Chief McElveny reviewed the quarterly report, prepared by Inspector G. Nelson, i/c Administration Branch, which indicated that 25.3% of the budget had been expended. Chief McElveny remarked he had no concerns.
c) Quarterly Auction Proceeds Account Report
This report was received, which indicated that the balance in the account was $44,224.06.
d) Quarterly Complaints Against Police Report
Chief McElveny reviewed this report, prepared by Inspector K. Pottruff, i/c Executive Branch, which indicated that nine complaints had been received during the first quarter, with six remaining outstanding.
e) Community Policing Partnerships Program Agreement
Deputy Chief Kellner explained the Service has participated in the Community Policing Partnerships (CPP) Program since 1998, and receives $330,000 per year based on $30,000 per officer for the 11 officers hired under this grant program. The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services has offered to extend this contract for one year.
Moved by Vice Chair Mark Littell
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble
- THAT the Brantford Police Services Board executes the renewal of the Community Policing Partnerships (CPP) Program agreement, to expire March 10, 2010, between the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, the City of Brantford, and the Brantford Police Services Board.
Carried
f) Dry Cleaning Tender
A report was received from Inspector G. Nelson, i/c Administration Branch, indicating only one bid had been received as a result of the dry cleaning tender. The current vendor, Burtol Cleaners, submitted the bid, with no rate increase over the 2008 amounts. It was noted the tender call had been advertised in the local newspaper and tender documents had been sent to various dry cleaners.
- Moved by Mayor Mike Hancock
- Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble
THAT the Brantford Police Services Board supports the recommendation of staff and awards the dry cleaning tender to Burtol Cleaners for the period May 15, 2009, to May 15, 2010, as follows:
Trousers $3.59
Coveralls $4.49
Tunics $4.29
Three-Season Nylon Jackets $5.59
Shirts $2.39
Fall and Winter Coats $5.59
Jackets $4.29
Suits (Jacket/Trouser) $6.99
Skirts $3.59
Suits (Jacket/Skirt) $6.99
Cell Blanket $4.95
Carried
g) Account Transfer – Video Server
In his report of April 6, 2009, Inspector Nelson explained that a video server for the recording of activities in a number of areas of the police facility was close to reaching its storage capacity. He added that he had originally budgeted to replace the video server in 2010; however, the server upgrade will have to take place this year, and requested approval for the transfer of $25,000 from a reserve account to a minor capital account to allow for the purchase of a new video server.
Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Leo Renzella
THAT the Brantford Police Services Board approves the transfer of $25,000 from Reserve Account TF144 (Video Server) to Minor Capital Account PD0903 in order to fund the purchase of a Pivot 3 Raige Video Server.
Carried
h) Return of Found Money
Chief McElveny reported he had received a request to return $575.00 to citizens who had found the cash in a local parking lot and turned it into the Police Service. He added that as the owner of the funds has not been located after a 90-day period, in accordance with the Police Services Act, the funds could be returned.
Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Mayor Mike Hancock
THAT the Brantford Police Services Board approves the request of Mr. Paul and Mrs. Carolyn Poulton to return to them $575.00, which they found and turned in to the Brantford Police Service, as the owner of the money has not been found
AND FURTHER, the citizens be commended for their honesty in turning the funds over to the police.
Carried
i) Police Week
A list of Police Week activities hosted by the Brantford Police Service was received. Chair Kings encouraged members to attend these festivities, being held May 7 to 9, 2009, at the Children’s Safety Village, which included a charity BBQ, displays, safety presentations, tethered hot air balloon rides, and a Police and Fire Challenge. Chief McElveny also invited members to attend the graduation ceremony of the current Citizens’ Police Academy, to be held May 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the police facility.
3. NEW BUSINESS
a) Appointments
Moved by Vice Chair Mark Littell
Seconded by Leo Renzella
THAT the Brantford Police Services Board supports the recommendation of staff and appoints the following-named to the Brantford Police Service:
i) David Parent as a Front Desk Receptionist, effective April 1, 2009;
ii) Andre Gudgeon and Steven Sheffar, as Police Cadets, effective April 30, 2009;
iii) Jeffrey Lawson, as a Police Cadet, effective September 2, 2009.
Carried
b) Promotions
Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Mayor Mike Hancock
THAT the Brantford Police Services Board supports the recommendation of staff and approves the following promotions:
i) Constable Kristopher Holt, from 4th Class Constable to 3rd Class Constable, effective April 3, 2009;
ii) Constable Nicholas Lawson, from 3rd Class Constable to 2nd Class Constable, effective April 4, 2009.
Carried
c) Amendment to Policy #06-06 – Sex Offender Registry
A memorandum was received from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services – Public Safety Division, advising of changes to the Adequacy Standard as a result of the proclamation of Bill 16, Christopher’s Law (Sex Offender Registry) Amendment Act, 2008. Consequently, minor changes were required to the Board Policy.
Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble
THAT the Brantford Police Services Board amends Board Policy #06-06, “Sexual Offender Registry”, as presented.
Carried
d) Request for Donation – Great Kids of Brantford
A letter dated April 7, 2009, was received from The Expositor, requesting the Board consider being a sponsor of the Great Kids of Brantford.
Moved by Mayor Mike Hancock
Seconded by Leo Renzella
WHEREAS a request has been received from The Expositor for financial support of their “Great Kids of Brantford Brant ”
AND WHEREAS the Brantford Police Services Board fully supports this effort
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Brantford Police Services Board approves the transfer of $1,200.00 from the Police Services Board Auction Proceeds Trust Fund to the Police Services Board Special Projects Account (150500) and that this amount be used to cover the cost of a gold sponsorship
Carried
e) Ontario Provincial Police 100th Anniversary Celebration
Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble
WHEREAS the Ontario Provincial Police are celebrating their 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Force
AND WHEREAS they are hosting the “OPP 100th Anniversary Black and White Gala”, on May 23, 2009, and have invited the Brantford Police Services Board members to attend
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Brantford Police Services Board approves the transfer of $300.00 from the Police Services Board Auction Proceeds Trust Fund to the Police Services Board Special Projects Account (150500) and that this amount be used to cover the cost Gala tickets for Vice Chair Mark Littell and a guest.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
The minutes of this meeting were adopted this 21st day of May, 2009.
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Chair Executive Assistant
