Board of Police Commissioners

WEST HAVEN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 The Regular Meeting of the West Haven Board of Police Commissioners was held on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Police Headquarters, 200 Saw Mill Rd., West Haven, CT. Present were Commissioners Raymond Collins, Deborah Wright, Paul Butler, Jr., Andrew Giaquinto, and Keith Sweeney. Also present were Chief John Karajanis, Deputy Chief Joseph Perno and Det Sean Faughnan, President of Local 895. . After the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairperson Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The following item was added to the September 6, 2016 Agenda: 10. Executive Session 10.4 Personnel A motion was then presented by Commissioner Butler to accept the September 6, 2016 Agenda, as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and approved unanimously. 1. Minutes of August 2, 2016 There were no corrections/additions made to the Minutes of August 2, 2016. A motion was then presented by Commissioner Sweeney to accept the Minutes of August 2, 2016 as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and approved unanimously. 2. Public Input None 3. Communications 3.1 Support Services Monthly Report – July 2016 3.2 K-9 Monthly Report – June 2016 3.3 Investigative Services Division Monthly Report – June 2016 3.4 Monthly Attendance Report – July 2016 3.5 Animal Control Division Monthly Report – July 2016 3.6 Monthly Overtime Report – July 2016 3.7 Monthly Injury & Lost Time Report – July 2016 3.8 Investigative Services division Monthly Reports – July 2016 3.9 Animal Control Division Monthly Report – August 2016 3.10 Letter of Appreciation – ACO Shannon Rose – Carol Sater 3.11 Letter of Appreciation – ACO Nikki Stancarone – Michelle L. Douglas 3.12 Letter of Appreciation – Sgt Ciccosanti – John J. Armstrong & Oceanside Condo Community 3.13 Letter of Appreciation – WHPD – Guthrie Family  -2- 4. Report of the Chief Chief Karajanis reported on the following: 1. 9/11 ceremony will be held at 6:30pm at Bradley Point 2. Unveiling of the Wall of Honor on 9/17/16. The department will be present, Veterans and Anton Edward will be there also. 3. Regarding the meetings Mark Robinson attended stating he was falsely arrested. All incidents were pulled -14 from 2005-2016 domestic complaints, assault incident with a Charles Kelly – Mr. Kelly gave false statement & Mr. Robinson did not cooperate. He noted that the department is taking property measures in investigating the problem. 5. Old Business None 6. New Business 6.1 Request disability Retirement – Captain Christopher Giuliano A motion was presented by Commissioner Sweeney to approve Captain Christopher Giuliano’s request for Disability Retirement effective 9/7/16. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and approved unanimously 6.2 Westfest – Saturday, 9/10/16 A motion was presented by Commissioner Wright to approve Traffic Management Team’s request for Westfest – Saturday, 9/10/16 on the West Haven Green from 11:00 am to 6:00pm and to close Church St. between Savin Ave and Campbell Ave to vehicular traffic so that food trucks may be set up on Church St. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and approved unanimously. 6.3 University of New Haven Unity 3K run/walk – Saturday 9/10/16 A motion was presented by Commissioner Wright to approve Traffic Management Team’s request for the University of New Haven Unity 3K run/walk on Saturday 9/10/15 and to close Prudden St from the Boston Post Rd. to Chauncey St. from 10:30am to approximately 12:00pm. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and approved unanimously. 6.4 Apple Festival on the Green – Hosted by First Congregational Church A motion was presented by Commissioner Sweeney to approve Traffic Management Team’s request for the Apple Festival on the Green, Friday 9/23/16 from 5pm to 10pm and Saturday, 9/24/16 from 12pm to 10pm and Sunday, 9/25/16 from 12pm to 6pm and to close Church St between Savin Ave and Campbell Ave from 3pm on Friday 9/23/16 through Sunday, 9/25/16 at 8pm. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Giaquinto and approved unanimously.  -3- 6. New Business (Con’t) 6.5 Ordinance Hearing – Ms. Mihalchick – Parking Ticket 6.5a Litigation Executive Session Commissioner Sweeney noted that there was discrepancy as to the time Park was open he presented a motion to waive the fine. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and approved unanimously. 6.6 Ordinance Hearing – Mr. Finck 6.6a Litigation Executive Session Mr. Finck of 63 Richmond Ave West Haven addressed the Commissioners and stated that the property has been cleaned except for some trash, a trailer and a bumper were still on the property. He also stated that the vehicles belonged to his grandson Brandon Finck. It is a difficult situation because of threats, break in at the house by his grandson. He was also told that any future threats or break-ins he is to call the police and have them handle the situation. Commissioner Wright told him and his daughter that due to the fact that the house is being sold, they must get mediation help in order to prevent further incidents with the grandson. Chief Karajanis also informed him that he would talk to Sgt Tammaro, Special Victims Unit and Ofc Jefferson to see what help they can provide. A motion was presented to table this item for 30 days for further inspection of property. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and approved unanimously. 7. Pension Board At this time, Chairperson Collins turned the chair over to Chairperson Wright to discuss the following: 7.1 Request Disability Retirement Benefits – captain Christopher Giuliano A motion was presented by Commissioner Collins to pay Captain Giuliano pension benefits and monies as outlined by Pension Benefit Coordinator. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and approved unanimously. Chairperson Wright also provided an up to date report on the Pension Fund to the Commissioners. 8. Report of Committees – Personnel Committee None 9. Commissioner Reports None 10. Executive Session A motion was presented by Commissioner Wright to enter in Executive Session to discuss the following at 7:33pm 10.1 Special Victims Unit – June 2016 10.2 Special Victims Unit – July 2016 10.3 Street Crime Unit – June, July, & August 2016  -4- The motion was seconded by Commissioner Giaquinto and approved unanimously Adjourn 7:33pm Minutes recorded by G. Fletcher