SECTION 1 1. CALL TO ORDER

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1 MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE WINDSOR POLICE SERVICES BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2012, 1:00 PM WINDSOR POLICE HEADQUARTERS, BOARDROOM, FOURTH FLOOR PRESENT: Mayor Eddie Francis, Chair Acting Chief Albert Frederick Ms. Toni Scislowski, Vice Chair Deputy Chief Jerome Brannagan Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, Member Mr. Michael Ray, Member Ms. Susan Hirota, Legal Counsel, City of Windsor REGRETS: RECORDER: Mr. Ronald Doherty, Member Donna Heimann, Administrative Assistant SECTION 1 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to approve the Minutes of the Regular Public meeting held June 21, BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. DELEGATIONS SECTION 2 1. NEW BUSINESS A. Statement of Claim, & Statement of Defence & Crossclaim WPSB et al ats Hart, Court File No. CV ; B. Statement of Defence and Crossclaim WPSB et al ats Hart, Court File No. CV ; C. Statement of Claim WPSB et al ats Kolosov et al, Court File No. CV ; D. Statement of Defence WPSB et al ats Pisciotto, Court File No. CV ; E. Statement of Claim WPSB ats Zambito, Court File No. CV ;

2 F. Statement of Claim WPSB ats Derose, Court File No. CV ; G. Statement of Claim WPSB ats Walsh, Court File No. CV Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to note and file the above documents as SECTION 3 1. REPORTS A. Crime Stoppers - June 2012, July 2012 & August 2012 Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the reports as B. Crime Statistics June 2012, July 2012 & August 2012 Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the reports as C. Professional Standards Branch Reports - June 2012 & July 2012 Monthly/Year-to-Date Internal/External Recognition Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to note and file the reports as D. Independent Civilian Review G20 Summit: Executive Summary and Recommendations of the Honourable John W. Morden Mr. Ray noted that both the Ottawa and Durham Boards have responded to this report and recommend that both the OAPSB and the Ministry consider it further. Mr. Ray stated that this is the best legal opinion available to date on the role of Police Services Boards and it suggests that there is a greater role for Police Services Boards than has been previously defined. Mr. Ray asked for input on this matter that he can bring forward at an OAPSB meeting later this week. Councillor Gignac felt that although the recommendations are not binding, the OAPSB should request clear direction from the Ministry. Ms. Scislowski felt that for consistency, Boards need clear direction on whether the recommendations are viable, whether they fall within the purview of the Act, how the recommendations are to be implemented and where the risk lies. Acting Chief Frederick stated that certain principles in the document are valuable to Board Members. For example, information exchange with the Chief of Police is a good practice and a number of the recommendations speak to the flow of information between Chiefs and Boards. 2

3 Other recommendations deal with good policies and procedures and the overall board governance roll. Mr. Ray raised the matter of the recent student music festival at the riverfront and the fact that Acting Chief Frederick provided the Board with a package concerning the WPS Operational Plan. Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to receive and file the report as E. International Conference of Police Chaplains Annual Training Seminar Report of Reverend Chuck Congram Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to receive and note the report as F. Freedom of Information Second Quarter Report Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to receive and note the report as G. Human Rights Project Ms. Scislowski reported that the groups have met over the summer and that presently an internal census is being done as well as outreach sessions regarding recruitment. The Sponsor Group will meet in October and the Accountability Group has been reviewing policies and directive to ensure they are Human Rights compliant. Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to receive the verbal update. H. Windsor Police Service 2011 Annual Report Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to receive and note the report as I. SIU Section 11 Review of Custody Injury Acting Chief Frederick noted that in May 2012, on his recommendation, the Board decided to make all SIU reviews public. This is the first such report and it relates to the deployment of a police dog. As a result of this review updates and changes have been made to the WPS policy regarding police dogs. Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to note and file the report as SECTION 4 1. POLICY 3

4 Mayor Francis left the meeting room at 1:15 p.m. and Vice Chair Scislowski took over the chair. SECTION 5 1. SERVICE BUDGET/FINANCIAL MATTERS/BOARD ACCOUNTS A. Accounts Payable (under $1,000): Get Well Arrangement - Board Member $73.93 Capri Pizzeria (June mtg) $ Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to receive and note the accounts as B. Accounts Payable (over $1,000): N/A C. Accounts Receivable: N/A D. WPSB Revenue and Expense Statement January July 2012 Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to note and file the report as E. Request for Financial Support Children s Aid Foundation Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried receive for information. Mayor Francis returned to the meeting room at 1:17 p.m. and resumed the chair. F. Request for Financial Support All Saint s Anglican Church Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried receive for information. SECTION 6 1. PERSONNEL MATTERS/MULTICULTURAL RECRUITMENT/LABOUR RELATIONS A. Requests for Re-Appointment of Special Constables University of Windsor Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried as follows. RESOLVED THAT the Windsor Police Services Board approves the reappointments of the following named Special Constables: 4

5 Kevin THOMPSON Brian WUERCH Erich C. BUCHENAUER B. Promotions Police Personnel Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to receive & file as C. Strength Decrease Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to receive and file as D. Promotions Auxiliary Patrol Unit Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to receive and file as E. Windsor Police Auxiliary Report & Correspondence Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to receive and file as F. Windsor Police Service Retirements Effective June 30, 2012: Staff Sergeant Gerry Corriveau, 30 years service Effective July 31, 2012: Beverly Lemon, CPIC Operator, 21 years, 4 months service Sergeant Paul Prior, 33 years, 3 months service Effective August 10, 2012 Special Constable George Minto, 22 years, 5 months service Effective August 31, 2012: Sheryl Dunn Greer, 12 years, 4 months service Staff Sergeant Michael P. Kelly, 32 years, 7 months service Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to receive & file as 5

6 G. Request for Special Constable Appointment Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried as follows. RESOLVED THAT the Windsor Police Services Board approves the appointment of the following named Special Constable: Joe VALORE H. Strength Replenishment Civilian Personnel Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to receive and file as SECTION 7 1. PLANT/EQUIPMENT/PHYSICAL RESOURCES SECTION 8 1. READING/INFORMATION & GOVERNMENT MATTERS A. All Chiefs Memos: Retirement of Chief Paul Sweet, Cobourg Police Service PAVIS Permanent Funding 2012 Freedom of Information Seminar and LEARN Conference Centre of Forensic Sciences, Electronics Unit Closure OPC Basic Constable Training Program Symposium on Expert Forensic Evidence B. News Release re: New Chief of Police Stephen J. Tanner, Halton Regional Police Service C. Thank you correspondence from University of Windsor; D. Thank you correspondence from Heather MacIvor; E. Thank you correspondence from Crime Stoppers; F. Correspondence from Kaye Research & Writing Inc. Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the correspondence as SECTION 9 1. O.A.P.S.B. COMMUNICATIONS/BOARD MATTERS A. LUMCO/MARCO/OAPSB Emergency Services Steering Committee Submission re: Bill 55 B. Correspondence from Durham PSB to OAPSB re: Morden G20 Report C. Correspondence from OAPSB to Durham PSB re: Morden G20 Report 6

7 D. Correspondence from OACP re: WPSB Board resolution: Police Dealing with Individuals with Mental Health Issues E. Correspondence from Ottawa PSB to OAPSB and Ministry re: Morden G20 Report Niagara Regional Police Services Board Report, July 2012 F. Impact of O.P.P. Contracts OAPSB Media Release of August 29, 2012 in response to Premier s comments OAPSB Bulletin, OAPSB Calls on Provincial Government to Take Long, Hard Look at OPP Costs, and OAPSB Request for Board Assistance Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried receive as 2. UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS OAPSB Fall Seminar, September 13 & 14, 2012, Toronto Next Regular Public meeting: October 18, 2012 SPECIAL OLYMPICS, BE A FAN DAY, Thursday, October 25, 2012 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m. MRS. DONNA HEIMANN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPROVED THIS 19 th DAY OF NOVEMBER, MAYOR EDDIE FRANCIS, CHAIR WINDSOR POLICE SERVICES BOARD 7