There were present: Nancy DiGregorio, Chair The Police Services Board met. Hamilton Central Station Board Room 4:00pm - Presentation smudging ceremony. inviting him to attend this meeting and then performed the Elder Cooke thanked the Hamilton Police Services Board for for attending to perform a smudging ceremony. Chair DiGregorio welcomed and thanked Elder Walter Cooke a) Elder Walter Cooke Smudging Ceremony Police Services Board Member and Chair Mr. John Trimble and (Item 2) Board observed a moment of silence. extended condolences on behalf of the Board to his family. The Moment of Silence Chair DiGregorio announced with sadness the passing of past Chair DiGregorio called the meeting to order. Lois Morin, Administrator Ross Memmolo, Manager of Computer Services Sandra Wilson, Community Relations Coordinator Inspector Dave Calvert Inspector Warren Korol Inspector Scott Rastin Catherine Martin, Corporate Communicator Acting Superintendent Dan Kinsella Superintendent Ken Bond Superintendent Debbie Clark Superintendent Bill Stewart Rosemarie Auld, Manager Human Resources Deputy Chief Ken Leendertse Deputy Chief Eric Girt Staff Sergeant Steve Hahn Ted Mason, Chief Accountant Also Present: Chief Glenn DeCaire Marco Visentini, Legal Counsel Dan Bowman, Manager Fleet & Facilities Absent with regrets: None Bernie Morelli Bruce Pearson Irene Stayshyn Terry Whitehead Madeleine Levy Bob Bratina, Vice Chair Tuesday, February 22, 2011 POLICE SERVICES BOARD MINUTES OF THE HAMILTON
from the Hamilton Police Service for his commitment, counsel c) Level Ill Commendation and dedication to community service. presented Elder Walter Cooke with a certificate of recognition Chair DiGregorio, Chief DeCaire and Ms. Sandra Wilson b) Plaque Presentation to Elder Walter Cooke (Item 3) service Mounted Patrol Unit be received as presented. Traffic Statistics - 2010 and PSB 09-079a That the presentations of PSB 11-011 Year Hamilton Police Crime Statistics - 2010, PSB 11-019 Year End Report End Report Seconded by: Member Stayshyn Moved by: Member Morelli After discussion the Board approved the following: Service Mounted patrol Unit. the Board with respect to the PSB 09-079a Hamilton Police Staff Sergeant Marty Schulenberg provided a presentation to (I Hamilton Police Service Mounted Patrol Unit (PSB 09-079a) they do for the safety of our community. Member Whitehead congratulated the service for the work that Statistics 2010. with respect to the PSB 11-091 Year End Report Traffic Superintendent Ken Bond provided a presentation to the Board e) Year End Report 2010 Traffic Statistics (PSB 11-019) Statistics 2010. with respect to the PSB 11-011 Year End Report Crime Deputy Chief Leendertse provided a presentation to the Board d) Year End Report Crime Statistics 2010 (PSB 11-011) public safety. Constable Schmid was commended for his actions in pursuit of Chief s Commendation to Constable George Schmid. Chair DiGregorio and Chief DeCaire presented the Level Ill Page 2of6
January 17, 2011 Seconded by: Member Pearson Adoption of Minutes Moved by: Member Levy (Item 4) Declarations of Interest None (Item 8) report, in its entirety, to the City of Hamilton, for information. That the Board direct the Administrator of the Board to refer this PSB 11-021 Seconded by: Member Levy Moved by: Member Morelli Hamilton Police Service As recommended by Chief DeCaire in Report PSB 11-021 dated Monthly Report February 22, 2011, the Board approved the following: (Item 6) Co-Operative Purchasing group for the above-mentioned Fleet Supplies Account #53039. d) That the funds for the acquisition of the new vehicles be cruisers. the up-fitting of the above-referenced vehicles. c) That the Board approve an expenditure of $10,000.00 for (See also PSB 10-099 and a) That the Board approve an expenditure of $136,450.00 for PSB 10-099a PSB 02-052) b) That Fleet staff be authorized to participate in the Provincial Seconded by: Member Levy the purchase of an additional five (5) cruisers. taken from the Vehicle Replacement Account #53415 and that funds for the up-fitting of the equipment be taken from Moved by: Member Pearson Pre-Budget Approval 2011 As recommended by Chief DeCaire in Report PSB 10-099a dated Vehicles February 22, 2011, the Board approved the following: (Item 5) were adopted as printed. The minutes of the meeting held Monday, January 17, 2011, Page 3 of 6
(a) New Cruiser Graphics (PSB 10-126a; see also PSB 10-126) The Board receive the reports I correspondence as circulated. Seconded by: Member Bratina Moved by: Member Pearson Philippine Basketball Association of Hamilton expressing informative speech delivered at the opening ceremony. thanks to Chief DeCaire for a very inspiring and (j) Correspondence from Bonner T. Villabroza, Board Chair, Conference scheduled for May 29 June 1, 2011. $2,000 in support of the upcoming Communicators That the Board provide the Hamilton Police Association Seconded by: Member Stayshyn Moved by: Member Morelli being held May 29 June 1,2011. support for the upcoming Communicators Conference Chairperson, Hamilton Police Association requesting (i) Correspondence from Joanne Englehardt, Conference DiGregorlo on her appointment as Chair. Hamilton Police Association congratulating Nancy (h) Correspondence from Michael Thomas, President I CEO, HPSB Theftof Gas Drive-Offs (City Wide) (PSB 10-101) item 10 of General Issues Committee Report 11-002 Committee Services I Council I Budgets with respect to (g) Memorandum from Carolyn Biggs, Coordinator, (f) Year End Report Communications 2010 (PSB 11-018) (e) Year End Report Paid Duties 2010 (PSB 11-015) (d) Year End Report Towing 2010(PSB 11-014) monthly breakdown of activities by area. ACTION Deployment Updates be expanded to include a Note: Member Whitehead requested that all future (c) ACTION Deployment Update (PSB 11-012) (PSB 11-009) (b) Year End Report False Alarm Reduction Unit 2010 Information Items The Board approved the following recommendation: Page 4 of 6
respect to Heroes and Rescue Award presented to the President, Justice Institute of British Columbia with (I) Correspondence from Jack McGee, Director and Spectator article Police Brass Offered Buyouts. Community Coalition Against Racism with respect to the (k) Correspondence from Bernard F. Parson, Secretary, (Item 10) then adjourned at 5:45pm. There being no further business, the public portion of the meeting Seconded by: Member Bratina Adjournment Moved by: Member Morelli (Item 9) Other Business None (Item 8) Ontario s Driver Sanction and Remediation Programs. Minister, Public Safety Division with respect to Highway Traffic Act Speeding Offences and the Effectiveness of (q) Correspondence from Glenn Murray, Assistant Deputy Owned by PGT Clients. Missing or Stolen Vehicles and Vehicle License Plates Minister, Public Safety Division with respect to Reporting (p) Correspondence from Glenn Murray, Assistant Deputy Constable Training Program, May 3 July 27, 2011. Minister, Public Safety Division with respect to Basic (o) Correspondence from Glenn Murray, Assistant Deputy Resolutions. Boards (CAPB) with respect to the 2011 Call for (n) Correspondence from the Canadian Association of Police 2011. OAPSB Spring Conference in Niagara Falls, May 11 14, Services Boards (OAPSB) with respect to the 2011 (m) Correspondence from the Ontario Association of Police and providing the security for the 2010 Winder Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hamilton Police Service for the involvement in planning Page 5 of 6
Taken as read and approved The Board then met in camera to discuss matters of a private and confidential nature. Administrator Police Services Board Lois in Nancy Digorio, Chai N; c Page 6of6 February 22, 2011 lem: