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HomeMy WebLinkAboutColleyville Crime Control and Prevention District (CCCPD)-Minutes-05/28/2014 (2) City of Colleyville Page 1 City of Colleyville Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District Board Worksession Minutes City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817.503.1000 www.colleyville.com Wednesday, May 28, 2014 5:00 p.m. Executive Conference Room Third Floor - City Hall The Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District Board Worksession was called to order by President Jody Short on May 28, 2014, at 5:09 p.m. ROLL CALL: Directors Carol Wollin, Chuck Mogged, David Kelly, and Mike Taylor were present. City Manager Jennifer Fadden, Treasurer Terry Leake, Strategic Services Manager Adrienne Lothery, Finance Manager Karen Hines, Public Works Director Bob Lowry, Fire Chief Brian Riley, Human Resources Director Michelle Reyes, Captain Robert Hinton, and City Secretary Amy Shelley were also present. Absent: Vice President Stan Hall and Director Tom Hart 2. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION 2a Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District (CCCPD) Fiscal Year 2014 (FY 2014) budget update Strategic Services Manager Adrienne Lothery presented this item briefed the Board. 2b Presentation and discussion of the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District (CCCPD) Fiscal Year 2015 (FY 2015) budget Captain Robert Hinton presented this item and briefed the Board. Director Tom Hart arrived for this meeting during this item. Director Wollin questioned staff regarding the hiring of the new officer. Captain Hinton replied as soon after October 1, 2014, as possible. Director Mogged questioned staff regarding the process to determine the need for the facility study to be contracted externally versus using existing staff. Captain Hinton replied the plan is to use the original architect of the facility, especially since they already have the blue prints and drawings of the facility. City Manager Jennifer Fadden added that currently there is no design expert on staff to perform a facility needs assessment. Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District Minutes May 28, 2014 City of Colleyville Page 2 Director Kelly questioned staff regarding the investigative equipment for the mobile unit. Captain Hinton stated there is a need; however, it can be fit into the current strategic plan. Director Kelly emphasized the excess in funds, which could be used for that equipment, if necessary for now rather than later. Captain Hinton stated the long term strategy will allow for the use of those funds within the staffing model being used currently. Director Kelly questioned staff regarding the personal recorders or cameras for the officers. Captain Hinton replied the Justice Department had contacted our agency and Colleyville was recommended for the grant by the Tarrant County District Attorney’s office. He stated Colleyville is due to get four cameras, and the technology to process the film. He stated the company shipped them, however, they are currently stuck in Canada, due to shipping requirements. He stated they are continuing to work to get that equipment, and further explained the legislative issues that will need to be worked out with the use of this equipment and the software needed to support such. Director Kelly questioned staff regarding if the funds should be set aside with the anticipation of this equipment. Captain Hinton stated being comfortable with the strategic plan, and the set-up with the plan moving forward. Director Kelly stated with the new officers, this technology may benefit them and their ongoing training. Captain Hinton stated they are very deliberate with the strategy moving forward to best use the funds for the technology and staffing. Director Taylor stated he would like for Colleyville to be able to take advantage of the use of technology, and be ready as the legislation catches up with that technology. Director Taylor questioned staff regarding if these best practices are at the federal or state level. Captain Hinton stated the policies come from the federal level first, and the best approach is to use the best practices in order to remain safe. City Manager Jennifer Fadden stated if there are needs for budget amendments, staff will approach the Board with those needs. Director Kelly stated if the funds are set aside, ahead of time, then there is no need for a budget amendment. City Manager Jennifer Fadden questioned staff regarding when legislation regarding those policies or best practices may be ready for the camera technology. Captain Hinton replied he does not know, but that as an estimate, within the next couple of years. Director Hart stated the technology is advancing quickly. Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District Minutes May 28, 2014 City of Colleyville Page 3 Director Kelly stated if the policies come in soon, those funds can be allocated for such. President Short questioned staff regarding the new vehicles. Captain Hinton stated the new vehicles are working very well. President Short questioned staff regarding if the technology for the hand-held radar is changing as well. Captain Hinton replied there are certifications which have to be kept, and improvements are made to this equipment. 3. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District, Director Kelly moved to adjourn, and Director Hart seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 – President Jody Short, and Directors Carol Wollin, Chuck Mogged, David Kelly, Tom Hart, and Mike Taylor Absent: 1 – Vice President Stan Hall President Short adjourned the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors meeting at 5:34 p.m. APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF JUNE 2014. Minutes taken and prepared by: Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary