East Windsor Police Commission
Regular Meeting - February 9, 2005
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE
The meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m. by Chairman Sherman. Commissioners Devanney, Sinsigallo, Barton and Simmons were present along with Chief DeMarco, Maria Diana Root, Administrative Assistant to the Chief and Linda Roberts, First Selectman.
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner
Simmons to add the following item
Under Executive Session
Personnel Matters
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to go out of order to Item #10 - Executive Session in order for the First Selectman to be present during the Executive Session.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to go into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of Personnel Matters to include Chief DeMarco and the First Selectman, Linda Roberts.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to come out of Executive Session at 7:21 p.m.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
No action taken.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to go back in order and continue with the regular meeting of the Police Commission.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting -January 12, 2005
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of January 12, 2005 as presented.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
Special Meeting - January 25, 2005
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to accept the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 25, 2005 as presented.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Devanney - Aye
Barton - Aye
Sinsigallo - Aye
Simmons - abstain - due to absence from the meeting.
BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES
A) Police Department - Monthly Billing
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to approve the East Windsor Police Department monthly billing dated February 4, 2005 in the amount of $6137.36 for the fiscal year 2004/2005
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
B) Police Department Financial Statement
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to approve the East Windsor Police Department Financial Statement dated February 4, 2005 for the fiscal year 2004/2005.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
C) Police Commission - Monthly Billing
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to approve the East Windsor Police Commission Monthly Billing for the fiscal year 2004/2005 dated January 31, 2005 in the amount of $393.13
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
D) Police Commission Financial Statement
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to approve the East Windsor Police Commission Financial Statement for the fiscal year 2004/2005 dated January 31, 2005 as presented.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
E) Animal Control Monthly Billing
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to approve the East Windsor Animal Control Monthly Billing for the fiscal year 2004/2005 dated February 4, 2005 in the amount of $116.74
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
F) Animal Control - Financial Statement
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsgallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to approve the East Windsor Animal Control Financial Statement for the fiscal year 2004/2005 dated February 4, 2005 as presented.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
G) Legal Billing
The legal billing from the firm of Penny, Botticello, OBrien & Higgins, PC for the month of January, 2005 was reviewed by all commissioners present. No action necessary.
PUBLIC INPUT
There was no Public comment
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) Police Station Renovations update
There is nothing new to report on the Police Station Renovations
B) Alarm Reduction Ordinance
The Town Attorney is still reviewing the ordinance and when any additional information is forthcoming it will be brought to the attention of the Commission.
C) New Hire
The officer hired on November 16th has failed to pass the run test and is scheduled to take it again in February. When any additional information is forthcoming regarding this candidate it will be brought to the attention of the Commission.
The other cadet presently at the Police Academy is doing quite well and getting good marks on all of his testing so far and is anticipating an April graduation from the Police Academy.
D) Cross-Walks - Broad Brook School
The meeting was turned over to Commissioner who shared with all of the Commissioners pictures of two types of proper signage with regard to school crossings. After a lengthy discussion, it was a consensus of all Commissioners present that a letter be sent to the Town Highway Department (to include the pictures) requesting proper signage regarding school cross-walks be erected on both the Northbound and Southbound sides of Rye Street in front of the Broad Brook Elementary School. It was a suggestion of the Chief that the letter also inform the Town Highway Department to consult with Sgt. Ken Smith regarding the signage.
TRAFFIC AUTHORITY
Pole in front of 247 South Water Street
In the monthly communications from the Chief it was noted that the resident at 247 South Water Street (Noreen Farmer) had a complaint regarding the utility pole fronting her residence (on the curve). She has made a request to the company who owns the pole to move it and they have refused her request. The Chief then ordered an investigation into the area for a possible recommendation to the company and to report the findings to the Traffic Authority. The investigation revealed that there have only been two accidents in the area.
It was a consensus of all Commissioners present that the Chief forward a letter to the company regarding the placement of the pole and to report back to the Commission at a later date as to the results of the letter.
PUBLIC INPUT #2 (Comments only - no discussion)
There was no Public Input.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no additional communications.
MONTHLY REPORTS
A) Chief of Police
The extradiction of a prisoner from San Diego to Connecticut has been put on hold due to the fact that the prisoner assaulted an officer in San Diego and is now facing additional charges. When any additional information is available, it will be brought to the attention of the Commission.
B) Commission Members
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to adjourn the regular meeting of the East Windsor Police Commission at 8:08 p.m.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene H. Kelly
Recording Secretary
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