Board of Police Commissioners

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 200 SAW MILL ROAD WEST HAVEN, CT 06516 March 6, 2018 The regular meeting of the West Haven Board of Police Commissioners was held on 2/6/18 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 Present Peter BonTempo Secretary Absent Deborah B. Wright Pension Board Present John Karajanis Chief of Police Present Joseph Perno Assistant Chief of Police Present Sean Ronan City Liaison Absent After the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairperson, Raymond Collins III, called the meeting to order at 7:03pm. 1. MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Collins to add 10.1 I.A Investigation to the Executive Session. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved A motion was made to accept the amended agenda by Commissioner Butler. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and approved unanimously. Commissioner Sweeney made a motion to accept the minutes of 2/20/17. Commissioner Butler seconded the motion and was unanimously approved. 2. PUBLIC INPUT: Sean Faughnan publicly congratulated Mark Vere on his retirement. He also extended congratulations to Robert Proto on his retirement and congratulation on the promotions of Lt. Carl Flemmig to Captain, Sgt. Joseph Romano to Lieutenant and Ofc. Jay Masi to Sergeant. Public input session was closed at 7:04pm 3.COMMUNICATION: 3.1 Traffic Division Monthly Report---February 2018 3.2 Animal Control Division Monthly Report---February 2018 4.Chief of Police Report: February 21 Reviewed the WHPD Critical Incident Response Plan with FD/Superintendent of Schools/ERS/the Mayor’s Office February 21 Met with Police Commissioner per directive of BOPC Chairman regarding handling of an internal complaint February 26 Contacted and met with Corporation Counsel regarding two completed I.A. investigations February 26 Contacted by States Attorney regarding a letter sent to his office February 26 Met with C2 and the Lieutenant to inform them of the information related by the States Attorney February 26 Spoke with CSP supervisor February 26 Presented the WHPD Critical Incident Response Plan for our schools to City Council February 27 Met with Commissioner of Planning and Development for the city  February 28 Met with C2, the Lieutenant and CSP officers February 28 Placed an officer on suspension after C2 reported that the internal review was completed and and I.A. investigation was warranted March 1 Completed correspondence in regards to suspension March 2 Attended training regarding protocol for officer involved in shooting situations March 5 Sent requested documents to CSP March 6 Met with Traffic Supervisor regarding impending storm and preparations for same 4.1 Report of the Deputy Chief a. Working with insurance company regarding repair of Car 43 b. Completed internal review c. To discuss traffic with City Hall 5. OLD BUSINESS: 5.1 Ordinance Hearing –James Pero –18-20 Helm St.– Blight 6.1a Litigation Execution Session Property still not in compliance so ticket stands. 6. NEW BUSINESS: 6.1 Promotion to Captain – Lt. Carl Flemmig Commissioner Sweeney motioned to approve the promotion effective 3/9/18. Seconded by Commissioner Butler and unanimously approved. 6.2 Promotion to Lieutenant – Sgt Joseph Romano Commissioner Sweeney motioned to approve the promotion effective 3/9/18. Seconded by Commissioner Butler and unanimously approved. 6.3 Promotion to Sergeant – Ofc. Jay Masi Commissioner Sweeney motioned to approve the promotion effective 3/9/18. Seconded by Commissioner Butler and unanimously approved. 6.4 Resignation of Ofc. Mark Vere Commissioner Sweeney motioned to approve the resignation effective 3/3/18. Seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously approved. Commissioner Collins called a 5 minute recess to clear the meeting room and the meeting reconvened at 7:39p 6.5 The Savin Rock ½ and Full Marathon – Saturday, 3/24/18 A motion was made by Commissioner Wright to accept plans for the race. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and unanimously approved. 6.6 Ordinance Hearing –M. Diaz & L. Mellado –832 Washington Ave– Blight 6.1a Litigation Execution Session After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Sweeney to waive the ticket. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously approved 6.7 Ordinance Hearing –C. Dawid-Murphy –626 Savin Ave.– Blight 6.1a Litigation Execution Session After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Sweeney to uphold the ticket as it stands with a redetermination to be made at the BOPC meeting 3/20. If the property is brought into compliance, the ticket can be waived. If the property is not in compliance, the ticket will stand with fines effective as of 3/6/18. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and unanimously approved. 6.8 Ordinance Hearing –Joseph Handel –426 Platt Ave.– Blight 6.1a Litigation Execution Session After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Sweeney to uphold the ticket as it stands with a redetermination to be made at the BOPC meeting 3/20. If the property is brought into compliance, the ticket can be waived. If the property is not in compliance, the ticket will stand with fines effective as of 3/6/18. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously approved. 6.9 Ordinance Hearing –Jim Dunlap –25 Railroad Ave.– Blight 6.1a Litigation Execution Session After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Sweeney to uphold the ticket as it stands with a redetermination to be made at the BOPC meeting 3/20. If the property is brought into compliance, the ticket can be waived. If the property is not in compliance, the ticket will stand with fines effective as of 3/6/18. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Butler and unanimously approved. 6.10 New Policy Organizational Chart After brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Butler to approve the New Policy Organizational Chart. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wright and unanimously approved 7. PENSION BOARD: No report 9. REPORT OF COMMITTEES – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: No Reports 10. COMMISSIONER REPORTS: No Reports 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Commissioner Butler motioned to go into Executive Session, seconded by Commissioner Sweeney, and approved unanimously at 8:01pm Minutes Recorded by: A. Murray