HomeMy WebLinkAboutCitizen Review Board - Minutes - 03/21/2001Citizen Review Board
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 21, 2001
City of Fort Collins Human Resources Conference Room
Present: Rick Aulino, Brian Carroll, Monica Garcia, Maria Martinez, Jay Molock,
Carole Stansfield, and Becky Richardson (arrived at approximately 6:00
p.m.).
Staff: Lt. Karen Carlson, Greg Tempel, Wendy Hartzell
Public: Students from CSU to observe.
Call to
order: The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. The February minutes were
reviewed. Rick Aulino made a motion to approve the minutes as
written, Jay Molock seconded the motion. No discussion and the
motion carried 6-0.
Public
Input: The Board explained its meeting process and answered questions from
CSU students present.
Recording
meetings: There was some question about a member of the public recording the
CRB meeting and if there would be a conflict as to what was the official
record of the meeting. Greg Tempel clarified that the only official record is
the minutes which are approved by the Board.
Discussion
of Cases
Reviewed: Case #00-31 — Lt. Carlson reported that the complainants have not
returned their summary forms but it is anticipated that the investigation will
be sent to the Board soon.
New
Business:
Case #2000-33 — Rick Aulino reported that the subcommittee voted to
uphold the findings of Police Services. It developed recommendations
which will be addressed under New Business.
Pending
Cases:
No new pending cases.
Old
Business:
Bylaws:
A proposed amendment to Section 5.2 was reviewed by the Board
providing for the Chairperson of a subcommittee to notify complainants of
any subcommittee meetings either by telephone, electronic mail, writing or
in person. The Board discussed the amendment and agreed to include "or
subcommittee chairpersons' designee." The Board will vote on the
amendment at the April meeting.
Board
Recommendations:
With regard to Case 2000-33, the subcommittee reviewing this case
developed certain recommendations that it wanted the Board to consider
forwarding to the Chief of Police. These recommendations concerned
certain trends and patterns that CRB members have been noticing in the
review of certain cases. One recommendation was the creation of a card
(business card size) with complaint process information that could be
handed out to citizens at the scene. A draft of this card was reviewed by
the Board. Other recommendations were considered and discussed by
the Board. Because the proposed recommendations were not specific to
the accuracy and sufficiency of any specific investigation, it was
determined that the Board should inquire of Chief Harrison whether or not
he would like to receive this input pursuant to Section 2-139(1) of the City
Code. A motion was made by Brian Carroll to request the Chief of
Police Services to solicit feedback from the CRB. If he does so, at
that time the CRB will prepare an analysis and/or summary of its
recommendations for the Chief. Rick Aulino seconded the motion.
There was some discussion and clarification of the motion. The
motion passed 7-0. Lt. Carlson will discuss the Board's request with the
Chief and report back at the April meeting.
Elections:
Carole Stansfield made a motion to elect Becky Richardson to be the
CRB's Chairperson. Rick Aulino seconded the motion. No
discussion and the motion passed 7-0.
Rick Aulino made a motion to elect Maria Martinez to be the CRB's
vice -chairperson. Carole Stanfield seconded the motion. No
discussion and the motion passed 7-0.
Pet Project — Brian Carroll asked if the City would sponsor a "Board and
Commission Day," similar to its "Meet the Mayor" event. Lt. Carlson will
contact Karla Smith with the City Clerk's Office and will report back at the
April meeting.
2
Board improvement — tabled to April's meeting.
CRB Satisfaction Survey — Rick Aulino has prepared a draft and will
circulate it for review via electronic mail.
The "What happens after I file a complaint" pamphlet is ready for
circulation.
Adjournment:
Rick Aulino made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Becky
Richardson seconded the motion. There was no discussion and
the motion passed 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Human Resources
Conference Room.
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