Police Community Engagement Board

City of WEBSTER GROVES POLICE DEPARTMENT 4 S. ELM AVE. | WEBSTER GROVES | MISSOURI | 63119 314.963.5300 | WWW.WEBSTERGROVESMO.GOV 7/26/2022 6:33 pm Conference Room Meeting called by Katy Miller Type of meeting Police Community Engagement Board Facilitator Note taker Erin Klippi Timekeeper Erin Klippi Roll Call/Speakers Dr. Scott Groesch Moved from Zoom to in Person) In Attendance Lexie O’Brien (Zoom) Chief Dale Curtis Katy Miller Kevin Sombart Emerson Smith John Buck Paul Detrick Agenda Item 3 Approve 5-24-22 Paul Motioned for approval. John Second. Minuets Discussion Spelling correction to item 3 Conclusions All approved with correction Action Items Person Responsible Send to City for Website Erin Klippi Agenda Item 4 Introduction of New Members Discussion Paul Detrick and John Buck introduced themselves and briefly reviewed their qualifications and interest in the board. Council member Emerson smith reviewed his part as liaison to the board. Scott, Kevin, Lexie and Katy introduced themselves and briefly reviewed their roll on the board. Kevin acknowledged his term has expired and he desires to serve another term. Emerson reviewed the process with Kevin. Action Items Person Responsible Kevin Sombart will fill out the application to serve on the Kevin Sombart board an additional term to be reviewed and approved by City Council. Agenda Item 5 Updates/Discussion from Police Department Chief Curtis reviewed the new Attorney Generals Vehicle Stops Report Discussion and discussed how the population change has effected the disparity rate. He presented a Power Point providing the 20-year historical data and a review of the Pretextual Stop information along with the departments Anti/Implicit Bias Training. (available for viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcS8e3KI0CM) The board discussed and gave personal accounts of vehicle stops and discussed some of the accounts given in the survey results they have received. Conclusions Action Items Person Responsible Agenda Item 6 Updates/Discussion from Board Members · Wesley Bell/Old Community Event in June · Who would like to give updates on a regular basis to Jenny Starkey for website? · Follow up, if any, with North Webster Neighborhood Coalition  · Subcommittee for calendar of events/community happenings (Lexie) · Potential subcommittee to discuss board responsibilities outlined in new ordinance (Kevin) · Any additional updates (i.e., survey results to be discussed in August) 1. Kevin gave a brief overview of his attendance Discussion at the Wesley Bell/Old Community event, co- sponsored by the PCEB, in June. The event was also attended by Lexie, Emerson, and Centron. Lexie discussed her perception of the event and Kevin noted that it had a more political feel than he was expecting. It was discussed how to encourage more involvement by persons of color at events such as this. 2. Lexie volunteered to provide Jenny Starkey updates for the PCEB page on the City of Webster Groves website on a regular basis. Discussion was had regarding what information needs to be updated. It was noted that all meeting are open meetings and are already posed on the city website along with meeting minuets once approved. Lexie will reach out to Jenny to provide information on PCEB events and work with her on improving the PCEBs communication with the community. Kevin volunteered to assist Lexie as needed. John noted that the webpage would need more content to engage the community. Jenny Starkey will be invited to the next meeting to discuss what resources the city can provide to improve the boards engagement with the community. 3. No follow up with North Webster Neighborhood Coalition. 4. Lexie briefed the board regarding her ideas on how to delineate the duties of the board members to ensure the goals outlined in the ordinance. Kevin suggested that subcommittees be established to ensure that ordinance goals are accomplished as directed. All agreed that they should schedule small group work sessions to begin development of a workable plan. Katy suggested that there is a need for a nominating committee to be in place by November 2022 so that a new Board Chair can take over duties in January 2023. Kevin suggested this be moved up to September or October since the board will not meet in December. Katy will draft an e-mail looking for volunteers from the board to serve as chair. 5. Emerson gave updates on City Council  happenings. Kevin advised that he believes Rev. Eric Hayes no longer wants to serve on the board and discussion was had regarding finding another clergy member to fill in his absence. Conclusions Action Items Person Responsi ble Lexie will compile communications ideas and bring them to the next meeting. Lexie Further, she will meet with Jenny to start developing a calendar. O’Brien Chief Curtis will discuss with the City Manager extending an invitation to Jenny Starkey to the August meeting. Kevin and Lexie will meet prior to the August meeting to compile a task list and will present it at the next meeting. Agenda Item 7 Adjourn 7:58 Motion to adjourn by Kevin Sombart, Second by Paul Detrick All In Favor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcS8e3KI0CM