Police Station Committee

Police Station Project Review Committee Organization Meeting Minutes for April 25. 2013 Mayor Peter Nystrom called the meeting to order at 5:05pm. There were 12 members present. Committee members present were: David Eggleston, Karen Neeley, Scott Camassar, Larry Kendall, Susan Fiegel, Robin Lawson, Keith Ripley, Martin Shapiro, William Kenny, Dennis Jenkins, Andrew Harvey and Dave Winkler. Members unable to attend: Derell Wilson. Support resources in attendance included: Mayor Peter Nystrom, Alan Bergren, City Manager, Police Chief Louis Fusaro, Deputy Police Chief Warren Mocek, Police Captain Patrick Daley, Marge Blizard of the Redevelopment Agency and Sharyn Mish, Recording Secretary. Mayor Nystrom gave opening remarks and the charge of the committee. Mayor Nystrom introduced Police Chief Louis Fusaro. Chief Fusaro discussed briefly the goal of this committee and also introduced the supporting resources. He introduced Sharyn Mish as the Recording Secretary, Deputy Chief Warren Mocek and also Captain Patrick Daley. Chief Fusaro suggested that any information the committee needs the resources are available. He also informed the committee that another resource available is Police Detective James Curtis who was not able to attend the meeting. Chief Fusaro and the men and women of the Norwich Police Department would like a solution to a long-standing problem and are open to any solution. Karen Neeley asked if the committee members were allowed to discuss their background, how the committee came about and each member’s position on the project. Mayor Nystrom and Alan Bergren stated the committee is to be thorough and make informed decisions. The members then went around one by one introducing themselves and offering a more historical background. After members discussion/introduction Dennis Jenkins made a motion that Bill Kenny become Chair. Scott Camassar seconded the motion. Discussion of the Chairman’s responsibilities brought about 2 more members to be considered for positions of Chair and Vice-Chair. Members voted for the motion of Bill Kenny being Chair. Motion failed with 3 votes in favor. Martin Shapiro motioned David Eggleston be Chair. Dave Winkler seconded. Motion passed with all in favor. David Eggleston motioned Karen Neeley be Vice-Chair, Dave Winkler seconded. Motion passed with all in favor. Future meeting schedule and locations was discussed. Scott Camassar suggested 90 minutes to 2 hours should be an appropriate amount of time. Susan Fiegel suggested the committee should meet twice a month. The members were available on Thursdays. Martin Shapiro suggested there be “conference call” ability for the meetings. Susan Fiegel motioned the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Karen Neeley seconded. Motion passed with all in favor. Police Chief Fusaro suggested to the committee that they hold the next meeting at the Police Department and tour the facility. Chair, David Eggleston agreed and requested information of the police department. Chief Fusaro and Sharyn Mish distributed two packets: (1) Request for Qualifications for Needs Assessment June 2006 (2) Space Needs Assessment Results July 2007 Chief Fusaro also stated that there is much more available but he didn’t want to inundate the committee all at once. The committee agreed and the next meeting/tour will be held at the Norwich Police Department on May 9th, 2013 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Susan Fiegel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dennis Jenkins seconded. Motion passed with all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 6:35pm. Respectfully submitted, Sharyn Mish, Recording Secretary