POLICE COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, March 26, 2012
6:30 P.M. – Meeting Room 3
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner’s Rob Parlee, Ed Fusco, Frank Jackter, Stan Nolan and Steve Petty
OTHERS PRESENT: First Selectman Gregg Schuster, Board of Selectman Liaison Stan Soby, Sergeant Petruzzi, Board of Finance Liaison Art Shilosky, Ryan Blessing and Civic Students
1. Call to Order – Commissioner Parlee called the Monday, March 26, 2012 meeting to order at 6:33pm.
2. Additions to Agenda – none
3. Citizen’s Comments – none
4. Officers Comments – none
5. Review Correspondence – none
6. Approve minutes of February 27, 2012 Police Commission Meeting and March 12, 2012 Special Police Commission Meeting – Commissioner Petty MOTIONED to accept minutes of the February 27, 2012 meeting as typed. SECONDED by Commissioner Jackter. All members present voted in favor, MOTION CARRIED.
Commissioner Fusco MOTIONED to accept minutes of the March 12, 2012 special meeting as typed. SECONDED by Commissioner Fusco. All members present voted in favor, MOTION CARRIED.
7. Budget Review – First Selectman Schuster stated that everything involving the budget is tracking very well.
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 – Sergeant Petruzzi made all changes that were requested at the last meeting. Discussion was had. Sergeant Petruzzi will make a few more changes that were suggested at tonight’s meeting.
Police Commission meeting minutes cont’d (3/26/12)
b. Discussion and Possible Action on the Colchester Police Strategic Goals – Commissioner Parlee gave the Commissioners a handout regarding Goals that were created by the Police Commission back in 2003 and a handout regarding Administrative and Operational Recommendations for Growth and Development created in 2002 that was created by the Law Enforcement Council. Commissioner Parlee asked the Commissioners to please review the handouts which may be helpful with the Colchester Police Strategic Goals they are working on at the present time.
c. Discussion and Possible Action on Five Year Equipment Plan – Commissioner Petty didn’t have anything new to report.
d. Discussion on Draft Curfew Ordinance – the Commissioners had questions and concerns regarding the draft curfew ordinance they received. Discussion was had on whether to move forward with the curfew ordinance. First Selectman Schuster suggested the Commissioners have a discussion with the town attorney regarding their concerns and asked that the Commissioners to create a list of specific issues that they will want to ask the town attorney so everyone will be prepared.
11. New Business - none
12. Chairman/Commission Member Comments – Commissioner Jackter stated he was disappointed by the decision that the Board of Finance made in regards to removing a Resident Trooper for third shift patrol from the upcoming police budget. He stated his concerns. See attachment #2
Commissioner Parlee thanked First Selectman Schuster and Sergeant Petruzzi for their assistance in preparing for the Board of Finance meeting.
13. Adjourn – Commissioner Jackter MOTIONED to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. SECONDED by
Commissioner Fusco. All members present voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED.
Attachment
Resident Trooper Report (Attachment #1)
Commissioner Jackter’s concerns (Attachment #2)
Respectfully Submitted,
Gina Santos, Administrative Assistant
<<Attachment #1.pdf>> <<Attachment #2.pdf>>
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