Board of Police Commissioners

REGULAR MEETING WEST HAVEN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS February 21, 2017 The regular meeting of the West Haven Board of Police Commissioner was held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 7:00PM at the Police Headquarters, 200 Saw Mill Rd. West Haven Present were Commissioner Raymond Collins, Paul Butler, Jr., Deborah Wright, and Keith Sweeney. Also present were Chief John Karajanis, Jr. and Deputy Chief Joseph Perno. Absent was Dave Russell, City Liaison. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairperson Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00PM 1. Minutes of February 7, 2017 A motion was presented by Commissioner Sweeney to accept the Minutes of February 7, 2017. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wright and approved unanimously. 2. Public Input Since Commissioner Andrew Giaquinto retired from the West Haven Board of Police Commissioner, he came to today’s meeting to give his farewell address: It was an honor and a privilege to serve as the west Haven Police Commissioner. I grew up in Allingtown. For 83 years, a little over, I was trying to move on, but I did a lot of wonderful things in my life that I enjoyed and a lot of responsibilities and I had some good times. But I have to say that this group always held a special meaning for me. They are open, honest, and have everyone’s back, and that is unusual. So I leave but I am going to miss you guys. Enjoy your cruise, don’t buy anything at the stops. It has been a privilege and honor to serve, this fine police force, which I have the ultimate respect for each and every one of them. Commissioner Andrew Giaquinto was given a standing ovation as he left the meeting after giving his speech. 3. Communication 3.1 Support Services Monthly Report – January 2017 3.2 Monthly Attendance Report – January 2017 3.3 Monthly Overtime Report – January 2017 3.4 Investigative Services Division Monthly Reports – January 2017 3.5 K-9 Monthly Reports – January 2017 3.6 Letter of Appreciation – Ofc Marchitto – Christine 3.7 Letter of Appreciation – Chief Karajanis & WHPD – Cindy Giordano, & The Brown Family 3.8 Letter of Appreciation – BOPC – Cindy Giordano & The Brown Family 3.9 Letter of Appreciation – Chief Karajanis & WHPD – The Family of Joseph DeRose 3.10 Letter of Appreciation – Chief Karajanis & WHPD – Eileen Cassella 4. Report of the Chief Since the last meeting we held a department operational meeting. I contacted the finance director and asked to sit down with him regarding the budget and we discussed some of those issues. We had a meeting with another vendor, Vieview, which is the name of the body-worn cameras. So we sat down with the vendor today, we talked and looked at that product, and it does have some unique features that are of interest to us, and we are going to compare and contrast that to the previous vendor. And I’d like to inform the board, if the board is not already aware, that Officer Marcus Tavares is receiving an award for the African American Citizen of the year by the black heritage committee, tomorrow at 11:00 in the Harriet-north Room. 5. Old Business None 6. New Business 6.1 The Savin Rock ½ & full Marathon – Saturday 4/1/17 A motion was presented by Commissioner Butler. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and approved unanimously. 6.2 Motorcycle Ride (Don’t Hat Rack) Sunday, 6/11/17 A motion was presented by Commissioner Butler. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and approved unanimously. 7. Pension Board 7.1 Dave Moran – Morgan Stanley Dave Moran came in to talk about the return on the investments in terms of where they are at this point. He said that in the last 12 months, we lost 14 percent or 4.6 million dollars, which is about our average. But, we did make about 14 million dollars. We have taken out 24 million dollars in the last five years but made 28 million. Mr. Moran also wanted to point out that column on the MSCI on the document is all just stocks. It has nothing to do with bonds. Then Mr. Moran has the commissioner look at another document with a pie chart, pointing out the fact that it is not just all stocks. We have about 21% in our portfolio in bonds, we have about 20% in alternatives. 45% in equities. Then he goes on to talk about how we get about 50 to 60 to 70 percent of the global market with about half the risk. He says that we throw out numbers like 14% a year, it makes that long-term number even better. Mr. Moran says that we will continue with our allocations and will have more good news to come. If anything, we will see a little bit of a stall here with everything going on internationally, but I think we are in pretty good shape. 8. Report of Committees – Personal Committee None 9. Commissioner Reports Just to reiterate what the chief brought up in his report, the black heritage committee is honoring Officer Marcus Tavares, tomorrow, 11 am, city hall, Harriet north room. If anyone can attend, please do. 10. Executive Session Commissioner Butler motioned to go into executive session, seconded by Commissioner Wright, and approved unanimously at 8:15PM. Minutes Recorded by: M. Sumra