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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCitizen Review Board - Minutes - 03/23/2005Citizen Review Board Meeting ORIGINAL CIC Room, 300 Laporte Avenue March 23, 2005 Present: Dennis Baker, Brian Carroll, Harry Edwards, Dave Evans and Maria Martinez Absent: Monica Garcia and Becky Richardson Staff: Sgt. Dave Pearson, Greg Tempel, Assistant City Attorney, and Wendy Hartzell, Secretary Public: None. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chair Dave Evans. Absences: Prior written notice was received from both. Voice Mail: No messages. Minutes: February 16, 2005 Minutes — As there were no corrections or changes, Harry Edwards made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Maria Martinez seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the motion passed 5.0. Subcommittee Minutes — Case #2004-13 — Brian Carroll made a motion to approve the minutes with changes. Maria Martinez seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the motion passed 3.0. Case #2004-15 — Sgt. Pearson asked for a final, revised copy of the minutes approved for this subcommittee at the prior meeting. Brian Carroll stated that he thought the revised version was sufficient, and that is why Monica Garcia has signed it. He was unsure whether or not he still had an electronic version, but would check and forward it if he does find it. New Business: HRC Training - Sgt. Pearson stated he gave a presentation to the HRC and received good feedback. The presentation was regarding the IA process and the CRB process. Eight people were trained and they now have current and up to date information. Pending Cases — Case #2004-23 was distributed to Brian Carroll and Dennis Baker. Sgt. Pearson will deliver to Becky Richardson and Monica Garcia. An extension will not be needed, as the minutes will reflect that the case was received by the Board via those subcommittee members present. Sgt. Pearson stated that he may consider making the due date for cases on the Friday following the monthly CRB meeting to avoid the problem of members not being present at the regular meetings. This will allow time for distribution in the event a subcommittee member misses the regular meeting. The process for notification was discussed. It was clarified that the chair of the subcommittee is responsible for notifying the complainant of the subcommittee review. The Board discussed including a copy of the notification in the file. Greg Tempel clarified that notification can be via telephone, email, or regular mail. Old Business: Election of Chair and Vice Chair - Chair - Harry Edwards made a motion to nominate Dave Evans as Chair, who accepted the nomination. Brian Carroll seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the motion passed 5-0. Vice Chair - Dennis Baker made a motion to nominate Harry Edwards as Vice Chair, who accepted the nomination. Brian Carroll seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the motion passed 5-0. Board Training - Brian Carroll stated this item referred to having someone from the CRB present during Police Services training in order to share with trainees the Board's observations on complaints. This item was tabled until everyone could be present in order to select a date. Periodic Review — Sgt. Pearson reminded the Board that it is scheduled for a periodic review by City Council at its study session scheduled for July 26, 2005. The CRB Chair and Vice Chair are required to attend. Sgt. Pearson distributed a copy of the memo to the CRB Chair and Vice Chair at the end of the meeting. Findings from Case #2004-13 - These were distributed for review. Boards and Commission Training — Dennis Baker stated that he attended this training, and that Greg Tempel did an excellent job. Adjournment: Maria Martinez moved to adjourn the meeting. Harry Edwards seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Next Meeting: April 19, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. in the CIC Room, 300 Laporte Avenue. Chair