BRANTFORD POLICE SERVICE

Mr. Botden and Inspector Scott Easto left the meeting at 1:55 p.m.

3. REPORTS

a) Monthly Statistical Report – April 2009

Deputy Chief Kellner highlighted points of interest in the report. Discussion took place regarding the increase in the number of reported sexual offences. Deputy Chief Kellner provided assurance that there was not a sexual predator causing the increase in numbers, but rather a number of historical incidents were being reported. Mayor Hancock spoke of the Domestic Violence Task Force and the “Make the Call Program”, stating that perhaps the increase in reported sexual offences were as a result of these initiatives.

b) Monthly Budget Report

Chief McElveny reviewed the monthly report, prepared by Inspector G. Nelson, i/c Administration Branch, which indicated that 33.3% of the budget had been expended. Chief McElveny remarked he had no concerns.

c) Account Transfer – Used Vehicle

In his report of March 30, 2009, Inspector Nelson explained a 1998 vehicle, leased to the Brantford Police Service by an insurance company for $1.00 per year, is no longer roadworthy and cost-prohibitive to repair. The insurance company is unable to provide a replacement, leaving the Service in a position of having to unexpectedly replace the vehicle. The purchase of a used vehicle had been budgeted for 2010. Inspector Nelson requested the Board approve the transfer of $20,000 from a reserve account so that a replacement vehicle can now be purchased in 2009.

Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Leo Renzella

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board approves the transfer of $20,000 from Reserve Account #138 (Police Vehicle Replacements) to Minor Capital Account PD0309 in order to fund the purchase of a used vehicle for assignment to the Street Crime Unit.

Carried

d) Request for Adult School Crossing Guard – St. Bernard School

Moved by Mayor Mike Hancock
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble

WHEREAS a request for an adult school crossing guard warrant study at St.

Bernard School on Sky Acres Drive has been received from the Principal of St. Bernard School

AND WHEREAS Sergeant Ian Osborne, Traffic Section, has reviewed the request and recommends that a study be conducted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Brantford Police Services Board request the City Engineering Department to conduct an adult school crossing guard warrant study at this location.

Carried

e) Auction Proceeds Account

i) Brantford Police Association Annual Charity Golf Classic

Moved by Leo Renzella
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble

WHEREAS the Brantford Police Association are hosting their Annual Charity Golf Classic on June 11, 2009

AND WHEREAS the Brantford Police Services Board has been invited to participate

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Brantford Police Services Board approves the transfer of $380.00 from the Police Services Board Auction Fund Account to the Police Services Board Special Projects Account and that this amount be used to cover the registration fee for members to attend the Brantford Police Association Charity Golf Tournament.

Carried

ii) D.A.R.E. Brantford Inc.

A letter dated April 8, 2009, was received from Susan Reid, President of D.A.R.E. Brantford Inc., requesting the Board consider donating $1,500.00 to help offset the $3,620.00 (U.S.) cost of the purchase of a “Darren the Lion” mascot costume, to be used at local charity events, parades, and D.A.R.E. graduations.

After discussion on the issue, it was agreed to invite Ms. Reid to the next meeting of the Board to further explore this request.

iii) Victim Services Brant Annual Golf Tournament

Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Mayor Mike Hancock

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board approves the donation of $500.00 to sponsor a hole at the Victim Services of Brant 3rd 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

f) Senior Transportation Accompaniment Service

A letter dated May 6, 2009, was received from Steve and Donna Cameron, indicating they would like to provide a Senior Transportation Accompaniment Service, which would include accompanying clients on shopping trips, social events such as weddings and vacations, medical appointments, etc. Their service would also include taking notes in medical examination rooms, putting groceries away, helping with the packing of medication and luggage, and verifying proper documents. This service would bill on an hourly rate and the type of service provided. They requested information on how to proceed with the licensing process.

A memorandum was also received from Constable William Oliver, Licensing Officer, who indicated that although the Board regulates taxicabs, he did not believe that the proposed service falls under the bylaw. He pointed out that the Board also does not regulate other transportation services such as limousines, airport shuttles and Operation Lift. Further, that the Board had no jurisdiction over the types of services proposed. He also pointed out that the company intends to operate in Brant County, and that the Service has no jurisdiction outside the City of Brantford.

Ms. Dignan-Rumble indicated that the Master Aging Plan Committee was hosting a forum on transportation on June 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Apps Mill, and suggested forwarding the Camerons this information.

A letter is to be sent to the Camerons to advise that their proposed service does not fall under the Board’s Taxi Bylaw, and provide them information on the transportation forum.

g) 2008 Annual Report

Chief McElveny provided draft copies of the 2008 Annual Report. The report will be printed shortly and members were asked to provide any comments to him by tomorrow. The report will be added to the Service’s website and distributed to City Council.

4. NEW BUSINESS

a) Mayor’s Gala

Information was received that the Mayor’s Gala will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009, and that all proceeds will be directed to the Stedman Hospice. Mayor Hancock declared a conflict of interest.

Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Leo Renzella

WHEREAS the Mayor’s Gala will be held on October 24, 2009

AND WHEREAS the proceeds will be directed to the Stedman Hospice

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Brantford Police Services Board approves the transfer of $1500.00 from the Police Services Board Auction Fund Account to the Police Services Board Special Projects Account and that this amount be used to purchase a table for 10 people at $150.00 per person.

Carried

b) Freedom of Information Requests – Sex Offender Registry

In response to a question raised at the previous Board meeting, Deputy Chief Kellner reported that requests for information on the names on the Sex Offender Registry are handled by the Province as they maintain the data base. He further indicated they do not release this information.

c) Business Plan

Ms. Dignan-Rumble advised that she is continuing to work with Inspector Scott Easto on the development of the 2010-2012 Business Plan.

5. NEXT MEETING DATE

The next meeting of the Brantford Police Services Board will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 1:00 p.m.