MINUTES
POLICE COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY November 23, 2009
6:30 P.M. - Meeting Room 1
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner's Glen Morron, Tony Camilleri, John
Jones, Rob Parlee
OTHERS PRESENT: First Selectman Gregg Schuster, Board of Selectman
Liaison Stan Soby, Ryan Blessing and Citizens
1. Call to Order - Commissioner Morron called the December 14, 2009
meeting to order at 18:30.
2. Additions to Agenda - None
3. Citizen's Comments- None
4. Officers Comments - Commissioner Morron announced that the members of
the Board of Commission came together and wanted to show their support
for the "Stuff a Cruiser" Toy Drive that took place on the Town Green.
In appreciation for all that the Police do for the community they
contributed $300 worth of toys for the Colchester families in need.
5. Review Correspondence - Officer Green has applied for Officer First
Class position. All board members were given copies of the application.
Officer Green is in the process of instituting a neighborhood watch
program and seeing it through. Part of the application process is to be
involved in a community project.
6. Approve minutes of November 23, 2009 - Commissioner Jones MOTIONED to
accept as typed. SECONDED by Commissioner Camilleri. All members
present voted in favor, MOTION CARRIED.
7. Budget Review- Commissioner Camilleri reviewed December's Police
overtime expenditures and it seems to be back on track. Commissioner
Camilleri will take another look at the overtime expenditures at the end
of this month.
8. Appropriation and Transfer - None
9. Resident Trooper Report: Sergeant Thompson was unable to attend the
meeting but did hand in his monthly Activity Report (see attachment #1).
Commissioner Camilleri MOTIONED to move forward with the AED plan.
SECONDED by Commissioner Jones. All members present voted in favor,
MOTION CARRIED.
10. Old Business
a. Update Regarding Compensatory Time Policy - Commissioner Philips met
with First Selectman Gregg Schuster earlier this afternoon and briefed
him regarding the Compensatory Time Policy. First Selectman Gregg
Schuster had a few questions for the Board Members that he needed
clarification on. Those issues were discussed. Commissioner Morron
will get together with Commissioner Philips to move forward with drawing
up a policy. The Board of Commission will then schedule a special
meeting to review and fine tune the policy to present to the Board of
Selectman.
Police Commission Meeting cont'd 12/14/09
b. Update Regarding K-9 Program - Commissioner Jones MOTIONED to table
K-9 Program until July 2010. SECONDED by Commissioner Parlee. All
members present voted in favor, MOTION CARRIED.
c. Discussion & Possible Action Regarding Promotional Criteria -
Discussion was had regarding the Promotional Criteria. Discussion was
had regarding the A&O contract.
d. Update Regarding Status of Cruisers and Equipment - The new cruisers
are still scheduled to arrive in January. Both old cruisers have been
stripped and the equipment is in storage awaiting the new cruisers.
Discussion regarding moving the cruisers back to Town Hall under the
condition that a camera be placed for security reasons. Commissioner
Parlee will look into cost of installing a camera. Discussion was also
had regarding maintaining the cruisers through the winter months by
keeping up with washing off the sand, salt, etc. that could cause
damage to the cruisers.
e. Update Regarding Implementation of Third Shift - Due to the lack of
personnel this will no longer be implemented at this time.
11. New Business - Commissioner Jones asked about Gun Locks. It was
stated that Gun Locks can be found at the State Police Barracks.
12. Chairman/Commission Member Comments - Commissioner Morron thanked
the First Selectman Gregg Schuster, Board of Selectman Liaison Stan
Soby, Administrative Assistant Gina Cassone and everyone who takes part
in the monthly Commission meetings for all they do for the town and the
Commission and wished everyone a good Holiday and Safe & Happy New Year.
13. Adjourn - Commissioner Morron Motioned to adjourn at 7:20p.m.
SECONDED by Commissioner Jones. All members present voted in favor.
MOTION CARRIED.
Attachments
1. Monthly Activity Report dated 12/12/09 (Attachment #1)
Note: This meeting was recorded by a digital audio recording system and
is available through the Colchester First Selectman's office in
accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gina Cassone, Administrative Assistant
Gina Cassone
Administrative Assistant
Colchester Police
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