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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, OCTOBER 15, 2009, AT 11:55 A.M.

Present -

Larry Kings

- Chair

 

Councillor Mark Littell

- Vice Chair

 

Debi Dignan-Rumble

- Member

 

Leo Renzella

- Member

 

Derek V. McElveny

- Chief of Police

 

Jeff Kellner

- Deputy Chief of Police

 

Margaret Eves

- Executive Assistant

Regrets -

Mayor Mike Hancock

- Member

1. MINUTES

Moved by Debi Dignan-Rumble
Seconded by Vice Chair Mark Littell

THAT the minutes of the meetings of the Brantford Police Services Board held September 17, 2009, and September 30, 2009, be adopted as circulated.

Carried

2. OLD BUSINESS

a) Review of Taxi Bylaw #99-01

Moved by Vice Chair Mark Littell
Seconded by Debi Dignan-Rumble

THAT the Brantford Police Services Board, having reviewed Bylaw #99-01 – Taxis, supports the recommendation of staff that no amendments are required.

Carried

3. REPORTS

a) Monthly Statistical Report – August 2009

Deputy Chief Kellner highlighted points of interest in the report.

He commented that a Wilfrid Laurier student will be undertaking a research paper on use of sick time by our employees. The Board will receive a copy of the completed report. Deputy Chief Kellner was asked to supply to the Board a copy of the Terms of Reference for the research paper.

b) Third Quarter Budget Report

This report, prepared by Inspector G. Nelson, i/c Administration Branch, was received which indicated comparisons between the YTD straight-line projection and actual expenditures reveal below-average expenditures through the third quarter.

c) Third Quarter Auction Proceeds Account Report

The 2009 Third Quarter Report was received, indicating a balance of $44, 234.59.

d) Third Quarter Complaints Against Police Report

This report, prepared by Inspector K. Pottruff, was received. The report indicated ten conduct complaints and two service complaints had been received during this quarter.

e) Police Service Complaint

Chief McElveny provided a report on a complaint of the service provided by the Brantford Police. The complaint has been withdrawn and no further action or investigation is necessary. Chief McElveny reminded the Board that legislation requires all service complaints to be brought to the attention of the Police Services Board.

4. NEXT MEETING DATE

The next meeting of the Brantford Police Services Board will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at 1:00 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

The minutes of this meeting were adopted this 19th day of November 2009.

Chair Executive Assistant