EAST WINDSOR POLICE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING: November 12, 2008
East Windsor Town Hall Meeting Room
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE:
Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Nelson. All commissioners were present as well as Chief of Police Edward DeMarco and Captain Roger Hart.
Chairman Nelson requested a moment of silence for Windsor Locks Police Officer Kenneth Kersias and family.
2. ADDED AGENDA ITEMS:
No added agenda items
3. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
The minutes from October 8, 2008 regular meeting were reviewed by all commission members. MOTION made by Commissioner Sinsigallo to accept the minutes of 10/8/08, as presented. SECONDED by Commissioner Devanney. Commissioner Sherman abstains - ALL VOTING IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
4. BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES:
A) Police Department – Monthly Billing: MOTION made by Commissioner Sinsigallo to accept September and October monthly billing, dated November 6, 2008, in the amount of $ 17,198.48. SECONDED by Commissioner Devanney. Commissioner Devanney requested clarification regarding line item “Accurint” in the amount of $2200.00. Chief of Police DeMarco explained that “Accurint” is the access fee/use of the computer system that is used for active investigations (criminal, civil, financial, etc). ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
B) Police Department – Financial Statement: MOTION made by Commissioner Sinsigallo to accept the September and October financial statement, dated November 6, 2008. SECONDED by Commissioner Devanney. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
C) Police Commission – Monthly Billing: MOTION made by Commissioner Sinsigallo to accept the monthly billing, dated October 31, 2008, in the amount of $ 8.40. SECONDED by Commissioner Devanney. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
D) Police Commission – Financial Statement: MOTION made by Commissioner Sinsigallo to accept financial statement. SECONDED by Commissioner Devanney. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
E) Animal Control – Monthly Billing: MOTION made by Commissioner Sinsigallo to approve September and October monthly billing, dated November 6, 2008, in the amount of $ 225.21. SECONDED by Commissioner Devanney. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
F) Animal Control – Financial Statement: MOTION made by Commissioner Sinsigallo to approve the September and October financial statement, dated November 6, 2008. SECONDED by Commissioner Devanney. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
G) Legal Billing: All commissioners were given copies.
5. PUBLIC INPUT #1 – Comments and Discussion (5 minute maximum per subject):
Steve Knibloe (Broad Brook) presented all commission members with copies of newspaper articles for their review.
No further public input at this time.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
No unfinished business
7. TRAFFIC AUTHORITY:
A) Mahoney Road Traffic Study -
Commissioners discussed the results of the traffic study for Mahoney Road. The report presented an average speed of 37 mph with approximately 3000 cars traveling the road daily. Currently the posted speed limit is 35 mph. Chairman Nelson commended the police department for their thorough survey. As commissioners discussed whether the speed limit should be reduced to 30 mph, Captain Hart stated that neighboring roads are posted at 30 mph and the fact that the road is narrow, residential, curves and has no sidewalks should be taken into consideration.
MOTION made by Commissioner Devanney to present to the state DOT a proposal to lower the speed limit on Mahoney Road from 35 mph to 30 mph. SECONDED by Commissioner Sauerhoefer. Commissioner Sinsigallo abstained from voting. ALL VOTING IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC INPUT #2 – Comments only – NO DISCUSSION:
No public input at this time
9. NEW BUSINESS:
No new business at this time
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A) Legal Update – MOTION made by Commissioner Devanney to go into executive session for legal update to include Chief of Police DeMarco and Captain Hart (7:12pm). SECONDED by Commissioner Sinsigallo. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
No action taken at this time
11. COMMUNICATIONS:
Commissioners reviewed and briefly discussed the State Traffic Commission letters (STC# 046-0809-01) and master development plan for Route 140. All commissioners received copies of the letters in their packets.
Commissioners reviewed and briefly discussed issues surrounding the received Letter of Intent, dated 10/31/08. Chief of Police DeMarco and Captain Hart summarized the incident to the commissioners. All commissioners received a copy of the letter in their packets.
Commissioners reviewed EWPD letter dated 10/21/08 regarding Totaled Cruiser (Accident). All commissioners received a copy of the letter in their packets.
Chief of Police DeMarco submitted two items of communication to Chairman Nelson regarding the spay/neuter program through Animal Control. Commissioner Devanney made a MOTION to add this issue to the December agenda at which time all commissioners will have copies of the letter to review. SECONDED by Commissioner Sauerhoefer, ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
12. MONTHLY REPORTS:
A) Chief of Police-
All commissioners received and reviewed EWPD letter dated 10/21/08. Discussion followed regarding details of the letter including the replacement cost of $17,000.00. Chief of Police DeMarco will present information to the Board of Finance (11/19/08) and a request for additional funds, above insurance payment, needed for a replacement cruiser.
Chief of Police DeMarco will go before CIP board at 12/3/08 meeting to present CIP budget requests. This includes upgrades to both the Men and Women’s Locker Rooms at the EWPD. Chief of Police DeMarco states that bids have been submitted.
B) Commission Members-
Chairman Nelson presented Captain Roger T. Hart with an Outstanding Performance Award in recognition for his exemplary performance in areas of administrative services, fiscal control, hard work and dedication.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Sinsigallo made a MOTION to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:21pm. SECONDED by Commissioner Sherman. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Pellegrini
EWPC Recording Secretary
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