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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCitizen Review Board - Minutes - 08/21/2002Citizen Review Board Regular Meeting Wednesday, August 21, 2002 City of Fort Collins CIC Room Present: Jim Butzek, Brian Carroll, Harry Edwards, David Evans, Monica Garcia, Maria Martinez, and Becky Richardson Absent: None. Staff: Lt. Karen Carlson, Sgt. Cory Christensen, Greg Tempel, and Wendy Hartzell Public: Richard Miller, HRC Liaison Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. The June minutes were reviewed. Brian Carroll made a motion to approve the minutes with a correction to Harry Edwards' name on the first page. Monica Garcia seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the motion carried 7-0. Absences: Absences were reviewed. It was noted that Brian Carroll will be absent at the September meeting. Voice Mail Message: No messages. Public: No comments. New Business: K-9 Demonstration: Officers Mainwall, Giddings and Maynard of Police Services' K-9 Unit presented a demonstration to the Board. Many thanks to them for a very interesting presentation. Council Liaison Replacement: The Board's new Council Liaison is Mayor Ray Martinez. Election Of Chair: Jim Butzek nominated Becky Richardson as Chair. As there were no other nominations, David Evans made a motion that the nominations be closed and that Becky Richardson be appointed Chair. Brian Carroll seconded the motion. No discussion and the motion passed 7-0. Harry Edwards made a motion that Maria Martinez bj Vice Chair. As there were no other nominations, Brian Carroll made a motion to appoint Maria Martinez as Vice Chair. Monica Garcia seconded the motion. No discussion and the motion passed 7-0. Discussion of Cases Reviewed: None. Pending Cases: Two cases are pending. Subcommittee names were drawn for each as follows: 2002-8 1. David Evans, Subcommittee Chair 2. Harry Edwards, Subcommittee Vice Chair 3. Becky Richardson 4. Maria Martinez, Alternate 5. Jim Butzek 6. Brian Carroll 7. Monica Garcia 2002-9 1. David Evans, Subcommittee Chair 2. Harry Edwards, Subcommittee Vice Chair 3. Becky Richardson 4. Maria Martinez, Alternate 5. Monica Garcia 6. Brian Carroll 7. Jim Butzek Sgt. Christensen stated that the subcommittees will probably receive both cases at the same time, and may be ready at the next monthly meeting. Subcommittees and process were discussed by the Board. The practice of inviting the complainant to attend the subcommittee meetings was 07 Hypothetical Case: Old Business: discussed. The subcommittee chair generally contacts the complainants and informs them of the meeting time. David Evans asked at what point in the evidentiary process are the complainants contacted, and Becky Richardson clarified that the Board does not investigate or gather evidence. It only investigates whether or not the IA report is sufficient and accurate. Jim Butzek asked what is the purpose of inviting the complainants to the subcommittee meeting. Becky Richardson clarified that the Board will not review the complainant's case at the time of the subcommittee meeting. Brian Carroll added that if complainant's desire to attend and make a presentation to the subcommittee, this is permitted but limited to ten minutes. The Board would like complainants to feel they had an opportunity to tell their story. Becky Richardson also added that at times, the subcommittees may ask for clarification from the complainants and that is all they can ask. After more discussion, it was agreed that a scripted message informing the complainant of the subcommittee meeting date and time would be advisable and could therefore avoid unnecessary dialogue with the complainants. Lt. Carlson distributed a hypothetical case to all of the Board members for their review for training purposes. The Board will discuss the case at the next monthly meeting. Resignation --The resignation memo from Rick Aulino was addressed by the Board. It was restated and agreed to by the Board that its members do not agree with the statements contained in the memo. Becky Richardson stated that she had drafted and sent a response to the City Council, the City Manager and the Chief of Police. The responses she received from the City Manager and the Chief were supportive of the Board. She had also received notice that Mayor Martinez would try to attend the meeting. The Board agreed to let the matter rest as it stands and to not address it further unless it becomes necessary. Soapbox article — Brian Carroll suggested preparing a letter at the end of the year, perhaps in conjunction with the Annual Report and that way current statistics could be included. The Board agreed to table the soap box article and readdress it at a later time. Meeting schedule — There was discussion regarding changing the Board's meeting time and schedule. It was agreed by the Board to leave the meeting schedule as it is — the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 P.M. 3 Discussion Items: Citizen's Policy Academy — Lt. Carlson stated that there are still spaces available and Board members can attend individual classes that interest them instead of the whole series. Also, if Board members wish to participate in a ride -along with a police office, contact Sgt. Christensen and he will make the arrangements. Reassignment — Lt. Carlson announced that she has been temporarily reassigned to Communication Services within Police Services, and she hopes to return sometime next year. Sgt. Christensen will take her place as liaison to the Board. Adjournment: Jim Butzek made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Monica Garcia seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the motion passed 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 18, at 6:00 p.m. at the CIC Room, 300 \/ , /aporte Avenue. 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