POLICE COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, February 27, 2012
6:30 P.M. – Meeting Room 1
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner’s Rob Parlee, Ed Fusco, Frank Jackter, Stan Nolan and Steve Petty
OTHERS PRESENT: First Selectman Gregg Schuster, Sergeant Petruzzi, Sergeant Suchecki, Officer Scheel, Board of Finance Liaison Art Shilosky and Ryan Blessing
1. Call to Order – Commissioner Parlee called the Monday, February 27, 2012 meeting to order at 6:32p.m.
2. Additions to Agenda – none
3. Citizen’s Comments – none
4. Officers Comments – none
5. Review Correspondence – Commissioner Parlee received information from Troiano regarding a charger as a possible choice for a new cruiser. The information was shared with Sergeant Petruzzi.
6. Approve minutes of January 23, 2012 Police Commission Meeting – Commissioner Petty MOTIONED to accept minutes of the January 23, 2012 meeting as typed. SECONDED by Commissioner Jackter. All members present voted in favor, MOTION CARRIED.
7. Budget Review – First Selectman Schuster stated that he will be releasing the First Selectman’s proposed budget on Thursday and turning it over to the Board of Finance. In the proposed budget is exactly what was discussed with the police commission in terms of police budget.
8. Appropriation and Transfer – none
9. Resident Trooper Report (Sgt. Petruzzi) – see attachment #1
10. Old Business
a. Discussion and Possible Action on Rules and Regulations – First Selectman Schuster received feedback from the town attorney on the Rules and Regulations and handed out copies for the police commission to review. Commissioner Parlee suggested scheduling a special meeting to review and continue discussion.
b. Discussion and Possible Action on the Colchester Police Strategic Goals – tabled to next meeting
c. Discussion and Possible Action on Five Year Equipment Plan – tabled to next meeting
Police Commission meeting minutes cont’d (02/27/12)
d. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding CERT – First Selectman Schuster suggested the police commission get involved in CERT and more involvement in the general emergency planning. There is always a need for assistance in these areas. The police commission would like to discuss this further. Tabled to the next special police commission meeting.
11. New Business
a. Discussion on Draft Curfew Ordinance – a draft of the curfew ordinance was given to the police commission for their review. First Selectman Schuster stated he is looking for input from the police commission and the police department on whether this is something that is enforceable, does this help the situation and will we get benefit if we pass the ordinance. Sergeant Petruzzi recommended a few changes to the draft. First Selectman Schuster will sit down with Sergeant Petruzzi and the town attorney to make changes to the curfew ordinance. He will present it to the police commission at the next meeting for their vote and recommendation up to the board of selectman. Ultimately the town will decide at a town meeting whether they want to adopt
the curfew ordinance or not.
b. Discussion and Possible Action on MVR Policy – Sergeant Petruzzi sent out a draft of the MVR policy for the Commission to review. Sergeant Petruzzi created this policy from the existing State Police policy and made it specific to the new video system that Colchester Police Department will use. Commissioner Fusco noted minor changes. Appropriate changes will be made by Sergeant Petruzzi. This will be added to the next special police commission meeting for review and discussion.
c. Discussion on Hiring a Resident Trooper for Third Shift Patrol – Commissioner Jackter stated that a few of the commissioners would like another opportunity to address the Board of Finance in regards to hiring a Resident Trooper for third shift patrol. The commissioners felt there were a lot of issues that were not addressed and questions were left unanswered. They believe there is a strong need for a Resident Trooper and a third shift patrol. First Selectman Schuster suggested that the commission contact Board of Finance chairman, Rob Tarlov, to schedule another presentation in regards to this subject.
d. Executive Session to Discuss the New Police Contract - Commissioner Jackter MOTIONED to go into executive session to discuss the new police contract and to invite First Selectman G. Schuster, Sergeant Petruzzi. SECONDED by Commissioner Nolan. All members present voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED.
The board of police commissioners and invited guests went into executive session at 7:15p.m.
The board of police commissioners and invited guests came out of executive session at 7:40p.m.
12. Chairman/Commission Member Comments – none
13. Adjourn – Commissioner Jackter MOTIONED to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. SECONDED by
Commissioner Fusco. All members present voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED.
Attachment
Resident Trooper Report (Attachment #1)
Respectfully Submitted,
Gina Santos, Administrative Assistant
Attachment #1 Resident Trooper Report 2.pdf
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