Civilian Police Review Board Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · May 26, 2021
Minutes
APPROVED MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
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URBANA CIVILIAN POLICE REVIEW BOARD
DATE: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Virtually via Zoom
Urbana City Building
400 South Vine Street
Urbana, Illinois 61801
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Allegretti, Scott Dossett, Katrina Kindle, Tony Rice, Column Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ricardo Diaz
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
• Substitute Chair Scott Dossett called this meeting of the Urbana Civilian Police Review
Board to order. Roll was taken. A quorum was present.
2. APROVAL OF AGENDA
• Scott Dossett made a motion to approve the agenda. Katrina Kindle seconded the motion.
The motion was approved by a roll call vote.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Regular Meeting, December 17, 2020
• Regular Meeting, February 24, 2021
Katrina Kindle made a motion to approve minutes for May 7, 2021 and May 14, 2021. Tony
Allegretti seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a roll call vote.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
• Tracy Chong thanked Board for extending staff discussion during the previous Appeal
Hearing meetings. Tracy expressed concerned over no longer require a Notary of Public for
complaints.
• Christopher Hansen Welcomed new CPRB member Column Wilson. Shared his concern
that the complaint process lacked due process and accountability in his opinion. Shared
concerns in regards to Taser Reviews as well as the appeals process.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Status of Complaints and Appeals
Carol Mitten provided an update on the status of complaints and appeals. The number of
complaints thus far in 2021 is four. No appeals filed in 2021, with 37 A
b. Multi-year Report Status
Carol Mitten shared there are no updates on this item, due to staff focus on the City Budget.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Affirmation of Dismissal of Complaints #2021-02 and #2021-03.
Carol Mitten introduced the item to dismiss complaint numbers 2021-02 and 2021-03 due to
timeliness. Further discussion to discuss the complainant’s status and reasoning for filing so
late. It was discovered complainant waited over 3 months, and after being incarcerated to
file his original complaints, where it is a 45 day timeframe. Substitute Chair Scott Dossett
called for a motion to dismiss complaints 2021-02 and 2021-03 and it was seconded by
Katrina Kindle. Motion to dismiss cases is carried.
7. BOARD INPUT AN DCOMMUNICATIONS
a. Board Member comments and announcements.
Column Wilson was introduced as the newest CPRB Member appointed by Mayor
Marlin.
b. Three CPRB Vacancies (resignation of Scott Dossett as of 6/1/21)
Scott Dossett encouraged community members to fill out the online application for
possible appointment to the CPRB Board. Carol Mitten thanked Scott Dossett for
his over 13 years of service to the CPRB Board. Katrina shared her appreciation to
Scott Dossett for his service to the Board. Anthony Rice thanked Scott Dossett for
his service and assistance on the CPRB Board. Tony Allegretti shared his thanks and
appreciation to Scott Dossett for his service on the CPRB Board. Community
Engagement Coordinator, Lemond Peppers, thanked Scott Dossett for his specific
hard work on working on past records, cases and overall service to the CPRB Board
and City of Urbana as a whole.
c. Announcement of the new Human Rights and Equity Officer.
City Administrator, Carol Mitten, introduced Carla Boyd, the new HREO Officer.
Carla Shared thanks and looking forward to working with the CPRB.
d. Next Regular Meeting Date: June 23, 2021
City staff is working on establishing possible future hearing dates.
e. Exit commentaries and thoughts shard by Scott Dossett
Scott share his appreciation of the sentiments of all of the present Board members
and City staff. Scott briefly reviewed his 13 ½ year tenure and expressed his overall
gratitude to the city.
8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
• Sarah Nixon shared comments concerning complaints dismissal. Sarah shared she
feels it is critical for members of the public to attend and pay close attention to the
meetings. Feels CPRB should include members on the board who have experienced
police misconduct, incarceration, and the judicial process. Sarah feels incarceration
should not impact a citizen’s right to file a complaint.
• Tracy Chong agreed with comments made by Sarah Nixon. Shared the Board failed
the public by the dismissal of complaints 2021-02 and 2021-03
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• Christopher Hansen shared lengthy comments sharing his agreement with previous
complaints made by both Ms. Nixon as well as Ms. Chong.
• Lance Pittman shared his agreement with previous comments. He shared he
previously worked in a prison. He shared it is difficult to do or participate in
processes while incarcerated.
9. ADJOURNMENT
• Katrina Kindle made a motion to adjourn. Anthony Rice seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lemond Peppers
Community Engagement Coordinator
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Agenda
Regular Meeting
Civilian Police Review Board
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DATE: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
TIME: 5 :30 pm
PLACE: *to be held virtually via Zoom, 400 S. Vine St., Urbana, IL 61801
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
a. Special Meeting, May 7, 2021
b. Special Meeting, May 14, 2021
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Status of Complaints and Appeals
b. Multi-year report status
c. Date(s) for reporting to City Council
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Affirmation of Dismissal of Complaints #2021-02 and #2021-03.
7. BOARD INPUT AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. Board member comments and announcements
b. Three CPRB vacancies (Resignation of Scott Dossett as of 6/1/21)
c. Announcement of the new Human Rights and Equity Officer (HREO)
d. Next Regular Meeting Date: June 23, 2021
e. Exit commentaries and thoughts shared by Scott Dossett
8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
9. ADJOURNMENT
*Due to the Governor Pritzker and Mayoral Emergency Covid-19 Orders, the Urbana City Council
Chambers will be not be open to the public during this meeting. Board members will meet remotely
using Zoom Webinar. You may watch the meeting on streaming services, or on Urbana Public Television,
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