HomeMy WebLinkAboutCitizen Review Board - Minutes - 06/21/2000Citizen Review Board
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 21, 2000
City of Fort Collins Human Resources Conference Room
Present: Rick Aulino, Brian Carroll, Donald Colby, Maria Martinez and Carole
Stansfield
Staff: Karen Carlson, Wendy Hartzell, and Greg Tempel
Absent: Monica Garcia, Becky Richardson
Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. The May 17 meeting
minutes were reviewed. Rick Aulino made a motion to accept the
May minutes as written. Brian Carroll seconded the motion. No
discussion and the motion carried 6-0.
Voice
Mall
Availability: The message for the voice mail number was reviewed. The telephone
number for Francis Gonzales was corrected to be 221-6831. Greg
Tempel questioned the last sentenced regarding translators and
interpreters and it was recommended that this be changed to reflect
ADA requirements and not to imply that foreign language interpreters
would be available. Also, "Police Services" will be added after "If you
would like to file a complaint..." in the message.
Members will take turns checking the voice mail every other month.
Carole Stanfield clarified what members should do with messages in
that media inquires should be referred to the Board spokesperson and
other inquires should receive a return call to clarify the inquiry.
Bylaw
Revision: The Board considered the proposed revision to Section 4.2, concerning
the ability of the subcommittee to determine the extent to which
consideration and discussion of evidence will in occur in open session if
it should concern personnel matters. Rick Aulino made a motion to
accept the Bylaw revision as written. Donald Colby seconded the
motion. The motion passed 5-0. There was discussion regarding the
open door policy for police officers and/or complainants to attend and it
was stated that it is not mandatory for police officers to attend.
CRIB
Social: Rick Aulino will coordinate via email and will try to schedule something
in July. Possible date is the 2e of July.
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Name
Change: The Board discussed the proposed name change to "Citizen Police
Review Board." Brian Carroll recalled that Mayor Martinez had stated
that it might be a good idea to change the name in order to consider the
interests of the public. Greg Tempel stated that the Chief of Police or
the City Manager would need to sponsor the ordinance to revise the
Board's name. There was discussion regarding the advantages and
disadvantages of the proposed change. Donald Colby stated he agreed
it would show good faith to the public but thought it had been proposed
by only one member of the public. Rick Aulino stated that it would
reclaim the original name that went on the ballot initiative that failed;
also it would strengthen the identity of the Board and help to state what
the focus is of the Board. Carole Stanfield stated she is not supportive
of the proposed change. Carole Stansfield made a motion that the
Board not Include the world "Police" in the name of the Board.
Maria Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Web Site: Rick Aulino stated the City has recently hired a new web master. He is
still trying to have the new web pages uploaded; hopefully, this will be
completed next month. Once the pages are up, he will send out a press
release.
Additional
Training: The question was raised if training would be considered executive
session or open session. Greg Tempel clarified that training would be
considered business and would be required to be open. Full and timely
notice would be required (24 hours for the public; 72 hours for Board
members). The Board considered the topics from the May meeting:
• Investigation training - interviewing (this was agreed to be deleted
from the list)
• Conflict management/dispute resolution training (Maria Martinez will
follow-up with this topic)
• Robert's Rules of Osier
• Diversity training (Rick Aulino will contact Barb Spalding of the
Human Rights Office)
• Firearms training (Lt. Carlson will check on the status of FATS
training)
• Silks Hansen from Dept. of Justice Center in Denver
Training will be held every quarter. Donald Colby will check with the
City Manager regarding possible training funds.
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New
Business:
Lt. Carlson distributed Boards and Commission information
regarding Council liaisons.
Brian Carroll discussed the possibilities of obtaining a budget for
the Board in order to place occasional advertisements in the paper.
Rick Aulino suggested putting together a proposal regarding a
budget request for advertising and training. Mr. Carroll will
investigate the cost of advertisements in the Coloradoan.
Old
Business: The Board discussed the policy of witnesses reviewing their statements
and signing them and the fact that one case has been completed since
this policy's implementation. Lt. Carlson stated that the second case is
now before the Board and there have been no discrepancies in the
statements prepared by Police Services. Only a few were required to
be changed and only two were not returned.
Adjournment: Rick Aulino made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Donald Colby
seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the motion
carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the HR Conference Room.
Agenda items may include training and budget updates.
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