Board of Police Commissioners

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 200 SAW MILL ROAD WEST HAVEN, CT 06516 December 19, 2017 The regular meeting of the West Haven Board of Police Commissioners was held on 12/5/17 at the Police Headquarters, 200 Saw Mill Rd., West Haven. PRESENT/ ABSENT: Raymond Collins III Chairperson Present Paul E. Butler Vice Chairperson Present Keith Sweeney Absent Peter BonTempo Secretary Present Deborah B. Wright Pension Board Present John Karajanis Chief of Police Present Joseph Perno Assistant Chief of Police Present David Russell City Liaison Absent After the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairperson, Raymond Collins III, called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. 1.MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Wright to add item 5.1 to Old Business - “Road Closure Around Haven Project”. Regarding road closure of Water Street at the intersection of First Avenue and Richard Place in addition to the closure of Richards Place at the intersection of Center Street (which was approved at the September 5, 2017 Commissioner Meeting). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and unanimously approved. A motion was made to accept the amended agenda by Commissioner Wright. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and unanimously approved. A motion was made by Commissioner Butler to accept the minutes of 12/5/17 as amended. Commissioner BonTempo seconded the motion and were unanimously approved. 2. PUBLIC INPUT:. Councilman Robin Hamilton wanted to report her gratitude regarding an act of kindness that she witnessed by a WH police officer toward a civilian in need. Public input session was closed at 7:04 pm 3.COMMUNICATION: 3.1 Supportive Services Monthly Report----November 2017 3.2 Monthly Attendance Report –-- November 2017 3.3 Monthly Overtime Report----November 2017 3.4 Investigative Services Division Monthly Reports----November 2017 3.5 Training Division Monthly Reports----November 2017 3.6Animal Control Division Monthly Reports----November 2017 3.7 K9 Monthly Reports----November 2017 3.8 Letter of Appreciation—WHPD—Maureen Blake 3.9 Letter of Appreciation—Chief Karajanis—Bill Meaney and Meaney Family 4. Chief of Police Report: December 5- Contacted CSP at the request of Mayor Rossi  Met with CSP UNIT Supervisor for Internet Crimes Against Children. Sergeant Alexander conducted an onsite visit and reported to be very pleased with the Task Force Operation. December 6- Attended the departments operational ATAC meeting. December 7- Completed paperwork for CSP request Contacted by West Haven Fire Chief and asked to provide some specifics on the hiring of an officer for the Fire Commissioner’s meeting December 11- Met with the Planning and Zoning at their request to discuss dumping problem at the Havens site December 18- Met with the Mayor and her staff to discuss storm operations December 19- Met with members of the Traffic Division, the Support and Operations Captains and PIO to develop a structured plan for storm operations and subsequent reporting. 5. OLD BUSINESS: 5.1 Road Closure Around “Haven Project”—After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner BonTempo to accept the proposal to close First Avenue at the intersection of Center Street in addition to the closure of First Avenue at the intersection of Richards Place. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and approved unanimously. 6. NEW BUSINESS: 6.1 Ordinance Hearing – Pierre Bien-Aime—253 Daytona St. – Blight 6.1a Litigation Execution Session Litigant not present. Commissioners advised by Ofc. Frank Finelli that the property was in compliance and recommended the fine be waived. A motion was made by Commissioner Wright to waive the fine. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and approved unanimously. 6.2 Ordinance Hearing – Naro Lee—141 Norfolk St.– Blight 6.2a Litigation Execution Session Motion was made by Commissioner Wright to table discussion on this property to 1/16/17. The motion was seconded by Commissioner BonTempo and approved unanimously. 6.3 Ordinance Hearing –Cynthia Smalls—10 Miami St.--Blight 6.3a Litigation Execution Session Litigant not present and per Ofc. Finelli there has been no improvement in the property. He recommended the ticket stand. A motion was made by Commissioner Wright to let the ticket stand. The motion was seconded by Commissioner BonTempo and unanimously approved. 7. PENSION BOARD: Dave Moran reviewed the end of year the retirement investment status. 8. REPORT OF COMMITTEES – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: None 9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Commissioner Wright extended thanks to the WHPD for the toys donated for Christmas and relayed there were many happy children in West Haven as a result. Commissioner BonTempo suggested the Pension Subcommittee arrange a meeting. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Commissioner BonTempo motioned to go into Executive Session, seconded by Commissioner Wright, and approved unanimously at 7:38pm Minutes Recorded by: A. Murray