East Windsor Police Commission
Regular Meeting December 13, 2006
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Chairman Sherman. Commissioners Devanney, Barton, Sinsigsallo and Simmons was present along with Chief DeMarco
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Added Agenda Items
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting – November 8, 2006
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner
Simmons to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of 8, 2006 as presented.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES
A) Police Department - Monthly Billing
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinisgallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to approve the East Windsor Police Department monthly billing dated December 1, 2006 in the amount of $8450.98 for the fiscal year 2006/2007
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
B) Police Department Financial Statement
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinisgallo, seconded by Commissioner
Simmons to approve the East Windsor Police Department Financial Statement dated December 7, 2006 for the fiscal year 2006/2007.
Sinisgallo/Simmons Unanimous
C) Police Commission - Monthly Billing
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinisgallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to approve the East Windsor Police Commission Monthly Billing for the fiscal year 2006/2007 dated November 30, 2006 in the amount of $254.98
Sinisgallo/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 2006/2007 dated November 30, 2006 as presented.
Sinisgallo/Simmons Unanimous
E) Animal Control Monthly Billing
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinisgallo, seconded by Commissioner
Simmons to approve the East Windsor Animal Control Monthly Billing for the fiscal year 2006/2007 dated December 1, 2006 in the amount of $159.68
Sinisgallo/Simmons Unanimous
F) Animal Control - Financial Statement
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinisgallo, seconded by Commissioner
Simmons to approve the East Windsor Animal Control Financial Statement for the fiscal year 2006/2007 dated December 7, 2006 as presented.
Sinisgallo/Simmons Unanimous
G) Legal Billing
The legal billing from the law firm of Penny, Botticello & O’Brien, P.C. for the month of October and November, 2006 dated December 7, 2006 was reviewed by all commissioners present. No action necessary as this is informational only.
PUBLIC INPUT
Dale Nelson, our liaison to the Board of Finance, spoke to the fact that she was disappointed that none of the residents present at the last town meeting were present at the Police Commission meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) Police Station Renovations update
The door has been fixed and other than that there is nothing new to report.
B) Alarm Reduction Ordinance
Nothing new to report.
C) Exit Interview Policy
Commissioners Devanney and Sinsigallo stated that they felt that the sample Exit Interview questionnaire was doable. It was a consensus of all commissioners present that Commissioner Barton write a policy on Exit Interviews and present it at the January, 2007 meeting.
D) Sergeant Update
Everything is moving along with regards to this subject. The written exams are scheduled for the end of December, the oral boards for the end of January. The viable candidates for Sergeant should be ready to meet with the Police Commission in January or February, 2007.
TRAFFIC AUTHORITY
A) 06-0001 – 15 Margaret Drive
There has been an increase in police presence and enforcement on Margaret Drive particularly during the “commuting hours”. The “Children at Play” signs have been erected by Len Norton.
B) 06-0002 – 36 Ellington Road
A traffic survey has been done and police presence has been stepped up. When any additional information is forthcoming it will be brought to the attention of the commission.
C) 06-0003 – 21 Woolam Road
This traffic complaint has been turned over to the Police Department for investigation and/or action, a letter will be written to the concerned parties and when any additional information is forthcoming it will be brought to the attention of the commission.
PUBLIC INPUT #2 (Comments only - no discussion)
There was no Public Input
NEW BUSINESS
a) Letter from Board of Finance
The letter from the Board of Finance dated November 16, 2006 requesting certain
Documentation from the Police Commission was discussed at length between the commissioners present, Chief DeMarco and Dale Nelson, our liaison from the Board of Finance. The documentation requested (i.e. Millpond Community Policing Grant, School Resource Officer Grant, and protocol and communications relative to administrative functions between the Police Department and Treasurer’s office) does not fall under the auspices of the Police Commission; these matters were handled by the Office of the First Selectman and the Treasurer, Mary Szabo. The commissioners present feel very strongly that they are being singled out and harassed by the Board of Finance over matters which are not in their control; and a letter to that effect will be signed by each member of the Board of Police Commissioners and
presented to the Board of Finance. The Chairman, Richard Sherman, will attend the meeting on December 20th as a representative from the Police Commission.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) Personnel Matters
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to
go into Executive Session at 8:17 p.m. to include Chief DeMarco for the purpose of discussion of personnel matters.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinsigallo, seconded by Commissioners Simmons to come out of Executive Session at 8:43 p.m.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
No action taken.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Barton felt that the letter to the First Selectman regarding the Camaro was not specific enough and should have included the fact that several requests have been made for the car including one from the Warehouse Point Fire Department. Chairman Sherman responded to this comment by saying that proper procedure was followed in the notification and that any requests and the final disbursement of the car was up to the Board of Selectman.
Chief DeMarco took this opportunity to notify the commission that there was a strong possibility that the monies from Winn Management for the Millpond Officer will be cut for the next fiscal year. When any additional information regarding this subject is available, it will be brought to the attention of the commission.
MONTHLY REPORTS
A) Chief of Police
There was nothing additional from the Chief.
B) Commission Members
There was nothing to report from the commission members
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Sinisgallo, seconded by Commissioner Simmons to adjourn the regular meeting of the East Windsor Police Commission at 8:52 p.m.
Sinsigallo/Simmons Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene H. Kelly
Recording Secretary
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