Police Community Engagement Board
Regular MeetingWebster Groves, MO · October 26, 2021
Minutes
minutes
Meeting Title
10/28/201 PM 6:36 City Hall Conference
Room
Meeting called by Katy Miller
Type of meeting Police Community Engagement Board
Facilitator Katy Miller
Note taker Erin Klippi
Timekeeper Erin Klippi
Roll Call/Speakers Kevin Sombart
In Attendance Dr. Scott Groesch
Katy Miller
Mayor Gerry Welch
Chief Dale Curtis
Rev. Eric Hayes (via Zoom)
Dr. Marie Peoples
Agenda Item 3
Approve 9/28/2021 Motion for approval by: Kevin Sombart
Minuets Second by: Dr. Scott Groesch
Discussion All Approved
Conclusions Approved with no Revision
Action Items Person Erin Klippi
Responsible
Action item 1 Send to City for Website Conclusion Sent
Agenda Item 4
Thanks for Rev. Hayes and Old Community Baptist Church
for Community Event
Discussion The Board briefly discussed the event and commented that it
was a fun time for everyone involved.
Conclusions
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Action Items Person NONE
Responsible
Agenda Item 5
Review and Approve Language for PCEB Ordinance
Renewal to submit to City Council
The Board furthered the discussion of the language of the
Discussion proposed ordinance. Dr. Groesch disseminated a copy of the
ordinance with the suggested changes from the last meeting.
Further review of the ordinance was discussed small
changes were recommended to section 4.1205 (Membership)
2 removing training requirements and allowing training to be
at the direction of the City Council and Section 5a
Communication and Transparency to reflect the Boards
inability to host a webpage and the need to have the
information channeled through the City of Webster Groves
website to adhere to Sunshine requirements. Dr. Groesch
will make recommended changes and forward to Erin Klippi
to format.
Kevin Sombart motioned to accept the ordinance with the
recommended changes and present the document to City
Council. Rev. Eric Hayes seconded the motion and Katy
Miller called for a vote. All board members present voted in
favor, none opposed.
Conclusions Vote: All In favor Katy Miller, Rev. Eric Hayes, Kevin
Sombart, Dr. Scott Groesch
None: Opposed
Action Items Person
Responsible
Formatting Erin Klippi
Changes Dr. Scott Groesch
Agenda Item 6
Discussion of Douglass Hill Proposal – how does it impact
PCEB? Do we have input to share?
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Discussion It was concluded, after a brief discussion, that the PCEB has
no official stance regarding the proposal at this time.
Conclusion
Action Items Person Deadline
Responsible
None
Agenda Item 7
Scheduling Next Meeting(s) – November Date Coincides with
Thanksgiving
Discussion
Conclusions A brief meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday November
23rd 2021 @ 6:30 p.m.
Action Items Person Deadline
Responsible
Agenda Item 8
New Board Members/New Board Chair: Updates
Discussion A new Board member was to be interviewed by City Council
and if approved, will be introduced at the next meeting.
Conclusions Katy Miller will continue to serve as interim Board President
until such time as the Board has additional members and a
new President can be elected. Rev. Eric Hayes will remain
on the Board, he suggested sending a letter to area churches
to recruit additional Board Members.
Action Items Person Deadline
Responsible
Katy will draft letter and send it to Rev. Eric Katy Miller
Hayes for review.
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Agenda Item 9
Public Comment/Questions
Discussion
Action Items
Agenda Item 10
Remarks of Guests
Discussion Adjourn 7:37
Action Items Person Deadline
Responsible
Action Items Person Deadline
Responsible
Agenda
Meeting of the Police Community Engagement Board will be available to the public in-
person, and via teleconference. Instructions on listening through your phone or computer
to the teleconference are available at webstergroves.org/teleconference. Please note,
residents can share comments virtually via Zoom using the “Raise Hand” option, or in-
person at the meeting. “Due to CDC recommendations, masks will be required by all
regardless of vaccination status."
Webster Groves
Police Community Engagement Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Review & Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
4. Thanks for Rev. Hayes and Old Community Baptist Church for Community Event
5. Review and Approve Language for PCEB Ordinance Renewal to submit to City
Council
6. Discussion of Douglass Hill Proposal – how does it impact PCEB? Do we have
input to share?
7. Scheduling Next Meeting(s) – November Date Coincides with Thanksgiving
8. New Board Members/New Board Chair: Updates
9. Public Comment/Questions
10. Adjourn
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