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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 19, 2009, AT 5:25 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 Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Leo Renzella

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Brantford Police Services Board held January 15, 2009, be adopted as circulated.

Carried

2. REPORTS

a) Statistical Reports

i) The October 2008 Monthly Report was received.

ii) The November 2008 Monthly Report was received.

iii) The December 2008 Monthly Report was received.

iv) The Semi-Annual Statistical Analysis Report, covering July to December 2008, was received. Deputy Chief J. Kellner highlighted five-year trends and points of interest.

b) Monthly Budget Report

Chief McElveny reviewed the monthly report for January 2009, prepared by Inspector G. Nelson, i/c Administration Branch, which indicated expenditures were slightly under budget.

c) 2008 Annual Reports

i) Public Complaints Annual Summary

Chief McElveny reviewed this report, prepared by Inspector K. Pottruff, i/c Executive Branch, which indicated that 22 complaints had been received, with 14 complaints originating from the public, and eight instigated by him. Of those, only four remained outstanding.

ii) Suspect Apprehension Pursuits Report

Deputy Chief Kellner presented this report, prepared by Inspector D. Wiedrick, i/c Operations Branch, which indicated that 18 pursuits had taken place in 2008, a 19% reduction from 2007. Deputy Chief Kellner commented that every pursuit is analyzed by staff shortly after the pursuit has taken place.

iii) 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.

iv) Business Plan Interim Report

This report, prepared by Inspector S. Easto, i/c Quality Assurance Branch, contained the objectives achieved during 2008 from those listed in the 2007/2009 Business Plan. Chief McElveny reminded the Board that preparations will have to be made for the 2010/2012 Business Plan.

d) Auction Proceeds Account

i) Auction Proceeds Quarterly Report

The 2008 Fourth Quarter Report was received, indicating the balance to be $46,378.26.

ii) Review of Board Policy #07-01 – “Auction Proceeds”

The review was deferred to the next meeting of the Board.

iii) Request for Donation – School Safety Patrollers Annual Trip

Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Mayor Mike Hancock

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 Patroller Trip to Canada’s Wonderland on June 10, 2009

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 this trip.

Carried

e) Police Officers Recruitment Fund Program

A letter dated January 27, 2009, was received from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, confirming that the Brantford Police Service have been allotted two officers under the Police Officers Recruitment Fund Program, and that in the first two fiscal years (2008/09 and 2009/10), any unspent funds may be directed towards overtime for new and existing officers. Chief McElveny reported that the Brantford Police Service had only been allotted one officer, but after lobbying, had been granted an additional officer.

Moved by Mayor Mike Hancock
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board agrees to enter into an Agreement with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to participate in the Police Officers Recruitment Fund Program whereby the Brantford Police Service shall receive funding, up to a maximum of $70,000 per officer, for two officers, for five years.

Carried

f) Shellard Lane Traffic Concerns Report

The Board received a report from Sergeant Ian Osborne, i/c Traffic Section, regarding the above-noted subject. In his report, he advised he had attended a recent meeting at Assumption College, at which a number of traffic safety problems and suggestions for improving safety were addressed. He indicated the next meeting would be held April 1, 2009, and he will keep the Board apprised of the issues raised. Vice Chair Littell asked that a copy of the report be forwarded to Councillor J. Kinneman.

g) Review of Bylaw #06-01 – Proceedings of the Brantford Police Services Board

Notice was given that a review of the Bylaw would take place at the next meeting of the Board and any suggested amendments should be forwarded to the Executive Assistant prior to the meeting.

h) Board Policy #06-02 – Use of Force

Correspondence was received from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services advising of changes to Adequacy Standard AI-012, which deals with use of force. These amendments will resolve consistencies between the standard and the requirements of the Police Services Act Regulation on Equipment and Use of Force.

Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Leo Renzella

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board amends Board Policy #06-02 – Use of Force, as presented today, to ensure compliance with Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Guideline AI-012 (Use of Force).

Carried

i) Adult School Crossing Guard Program

Chief McElveny reported that he would like to complete a comprehensive review of the program, which now has a budget of approximately $500,000. This review would include guidelines used to place guards at locations within the City. The Board agreed it would be a worthwhile report.

3. NEW BUSINESS

a) Ratification – Memorandum of Settlement (Sworn)

Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board supports the recommendation of the Bargaining Committee and approves the 2009/2012 Memorandum of Settlement between the Brantford Police Services Board and the Brantford Police Association (Sworn Members), as presented this date.

Carried

b) Ratification – Memorandum of Settlement (Civilian)

Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board supports the recommendation of the Bargaining Committee and approves the 2009/2012 Memorandum of Settlement between the Brantford Police Services Board and the Brantford Police Association (Civilian Members), as presented this date, subject to satisfactorily resolving the interpretation of paragraph one of the Memorandum of Settlement by the Brantford Police Association and the Board’s legal counsel.

Carried

c) Completion of Renovation Project – Brantford Police Facility

Chief McElveny reported that although a need had been identified to renovate the Forensic Identification Section and Emergency Response Team area, these areas were removed from the scope of the original project due to budgetary concerns. He was pleased to report The Walter Fedy Partnership managed the project to completion, resulting in a surplus of $708,133.29. He indicated that the Board and City Council had supported a resolution to use a portion of the project surplus to complete the renovations initially planned.

Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Leo Renzella

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board supports the recommendation of staff to retain the services of The Walter Fedy Partnership to complete the renovations to the Forensic Identification Section office and Emergency Response Team storage area at a cost of $24,000, plus applicable taxes.

Carried

The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

The minutes of this meeting were adopted this 26th day of March, 2009.

 

Chair Executive Assistant