April 11, 2017, Meeting

MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017

A meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri was held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, Kansas City.

PRESENT:
Commissioner Leland M. Shurin, President
Commissioner Alvin Brooks, Vice President
Commissioner Angela Wasson-Hunt, Treasurer
Commissioner Michael C. Rader, Member
Mayor Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr., Member
Mr. David V. Kenner, Secretary/Attorney
EXCUSED:
Darryl Forté, Chief of Police

This meeting was called to order at 10:06 a.m. by Commissioner Shurin. Pastor Dennis Dewey provided the invocation.

1. Awards and Commendations.

The Crisis Intervention Team Award was presented to Sergeant Sean Hess for his dedication and outstanding crisis intervention team service to the residents of Kansas City, Missouri. In the last 17 years, Sergeant Hess has responded to many CIT-related calls daily. His helpfulness and compassion to treat consumers respectfully led to him being the change agent for law enforcement throughout the metro area. Sergeant Hess is one of the founders of both the Mid-American and Missouri State CIT Councils. Creating and implementing many CIT courses, Sergeant Hess has trained thousands of area police employees. The CIT Award was created in memory of Aaron Dougherty by the Dougherty Family and the Board of Police Commissioners to honor excellence in crisis intervention.

The Life-Saving Award was presented to Officers John Lawrence and Ryan Young for their critical actions in a life-or-death situation on August 9, 2016. Upon arriving to the scene of a reported shooting, Officers Lawrence and Young found a man, Mr. Hill, suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach. The officers worked quickly together, applying pressure to the entry and exit wounds, to slow the bleeding until EMS and Fire personnel arrived. Emergency medical personnel stated that Officer Lawrence and Officer Young were instrumental in saving Mr. Hill’s life.

Certificates of Commendation were presented to Sergeants Andrew Gore and Jason White, and Officers Matthew Brummett, Jason Hennigh, Nathaniel Hurley, and Alexander Wasser for performing exceptional police acts that brought credit to themselves and the Department on the morning of March 16, 2015. After hearing shots ring out in the 4100 block of Forest, Sergeants Gore and White, as well as Officers Brummett and Hurley, went running to the house where the shots were coming from and took a position of cover. A man came out of the house, clearly suffering from a great amount of blood loss. Despite the scene not being cleared and not knowing where the shooter was located, Sergeants Gore and White left their place of cover and drug the man behind a tree to protect him from further gunshots. Officer Brummett moved along with them to provide cover while they moved the man. The man needed immediate medical attention, but the scene was not safe for ambulance personnel to enter. Sergeant Gore, and Officers Brummett, Hennigh, and Wasser carried the 6-foot-3, 210-pound man an entire city block, where an ambulance met them. These officers involved recognized the man needed immediate medical attention and exposed themselves to danger to get it for him. The man survived.

The Distinguished Service Medal was presented to Officers Marcus Nelson and Daniel Vasquez for performing a dangerous and distinguished act that conspicuously exceeds the performance of that which is normally expected. In the early morning of February 4, 2015, Officers Nelson and Vasquez were called to a domestic violence assault in progress. Officers found the woman lying in her neighbor’s front yard with a gunshot wound to her leg. The suspect, the woman’s husband, was standing in the driveway armed with a rifle. Strategically approaching the scene, the officers immediately ordered the suspect to drop his weapon. Not listening to the officers commands, the suspect pointed his gun in the direction of the officers. Both officers recognized the threat and had no choice but to fire at the suspect, striking him to defend themselves and others. The suspect dropped his rifle and put his hands in the air. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery on her leg. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to an area hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. He was later charged with 1st degree assault and armed criminal action.

2. Public Comments.
Sheryl Ferguson expressed her appreciation for Chief Darryl Forté and all of the efforts he made during his time as Chief. Ms. Ferguson was saddened to see the Chief’s absence at the meeting because she wanted to give her thanks personally. Ms. Ferguson stated that she feels that the Board was not supportive of Chief Forté. Ms. Ferguson asked the Board to include input from Kansas City residents in selecting the next police chief.

Marshall Davis, uncle of Ryan Stokes, provided a statement to the Board. Mr. Davis expressed his concerns about the lack of KCPD policies in place dealing with foot pursuits. Mr. Davis explained the relationship he had with Ryan Stokes. Mr. Davis requested that KCPD review the policy regarding foot pursuits, to prevent future tragedies and ensure the safety of citizens and officers.

3. Councilperson Alissia Canady.
Councilperson Canady offered her regrets with the news of Chief Darryl Forté’s retirement. Councilperson Canady stated that she has gotten many inquiries from community members about what to expect in the upcoming selection process for the new police chief. Councilperson Canady requested that the Board use a strategic community engagement process during the selection process. She asked the Board if there is an anticipated time frame of the selection process. Commissioner Shurin stated that the public should be included in the selection process. He also stated that the Board will discuss the selection process more in-depth in the closed session portion of the meeting, and decisions will not be kept secret.

On April 4, 2017, an ordinance was passed by 70% vote to reduce the penalty of possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana to a $25.00 fine. Councilperson Canady explained that this did not legalize marijuana, it just reduced the penalty. Councilwoman Canady asked for clarification on how the weight of marijuana will be determined. Deputy Chief Zimmerman explained that the Department put a directive into place a week ago stating that someone with 35 grams or less of marijuana will be issued a $25.00 fine. Deputy Chief Zimmerman stated that sergeants respond to the scene any time there is a controlled substance, and the sergeant does a drug test kit on the substance. He explained that there are safeguards in place, and he is confident that if someone has 35 grams of marijuana, then they will only be issued a citation. Only a detective with the Narcotics Division may approve a state charge.

Councilwoman Canady stated that the City is currently reviewing the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance for party houses to revamp it, and give officers a tool to effectively handle situations related to this ordinance.

Commissioner Shurin explained that this was the first Board meeting since Chief Darryl Forté announced his retirement. Commissioner Shurin stated that the Board has received a few proposals from search firms for the hiring and selection process. He stated that he wants the Board to include the public in the process as much as they can.

4. Chief Darryl Forté.
Deputy Chief Cheryl Rose spoke for Chief Darryl Forté in his absence, and said there was nothing for discussion at this time.

5. City Architect’s Report.
Mr. Eric Bosch presented the Board with pictures of the current construction on the new North Patrol station. Included in these pictures was a new feature that officers requested; a shade structure that will allow officers to park their patrol vehicle under a cover to protect it from weather if they have to run into the station for a short amount of time. This spot is reserved for temporary parking of patrol vehicles only. Mr. Bosch stated that this is the first station to have these covered parking spots. He advised the Board that the ribbon cutting is estimated to occur in June. Commissioner Wasson-Hunt stated that the new station has great visibility from the highway, and that it is an outstanding structure.

6. Approval of minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt with a second by Mayor James, to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2017, open Board meeting. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

7. Executive Services Bureau.
Deputy Chief Patty Higgins presented the following items for Board approval:

a. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget. A memorandum dated March 30, 2017, was presented to recommend the adoption of the annual budget to operate the Police Department for fiscal year 2017-18. The total budget for appropriations from all sources is $243,014,663.00.

A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks, with a second by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt, to adopt the total annual budget appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year in the amount of $243,014,663.00. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

b. Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2016-17. A memorandum dated March 31, 2017, was presented to recommend approval of budget transfers. This budget transfer will affect the General Fund, Public Safety Sales Tax Fund, Police Grants Fund, 2012A G.O. Bond Fund, and the 2013B Special Obligation Bond Fund.

A motion was made by Commissioner Rader, with a second by Commissioner Brooks, to approve the budget transfers as presented. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

c. Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016-17. A memorandum dated April 5, 2017, was presented to recommend acceptance of Ordinance No. 170233 and the supplemental appropriation of $2,650,000.00.

In response to a question, Deputy Chief Patty Higgins stated that this is an additional appropriation from the current fiscal year.

A motion was made by Commissioner Rader, with a second by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt to accept Ordinance No. 170233 and the supplemental appropriation of $2,650,000.00. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

d. Renewal – Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage. A memorandum dated March 31, 2017, was presented to recommend approval to purchase the Excess Workers’ Compensation coverage from Lockton Companies, Inc., per the City of Kansas City, Missouri Contract #EV0094, for an annual premium of $144,652.00. The coverage period is from May 1, 2017, through April 30, 2018.

In response to a question from Commissioner Shurin, Deputy Chief Higgins stated that the Department utilizes the City’s contract with Lockton Companies, Inc.

A motion was made by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt, with a second by Commissioner Rader, to approve the purchase of Excess Workers’ Compensation coverage from Lockton Companies, Inc., in the amount of $144,652.00. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

e. Blanket Building Property and Garage Physical Damage Coverage. A memorandum dated March 30, 2017, was presented to recommend approval to purchase the Blanket Building Property and Garage Physical Damage Insurance Coverage from Lockton Companies, Inc., per the City of Kansas City, Missouri Contract #EV0094, for an annual premium of $139,670.00. The coverage period is from May 1, 2017, through April 30, 2018.

In response to a question from Commissioner Shurin, Deputy Chief Higgins stated that this gives all coverage the Department needs.

A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks, with a second by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt, to approve the purchase of Blanket Building Property and Garage Physical Damage Insurance coverage from Lockton Companies, Inc., in the amount of $139,670.00. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

f. Acceptance of the 4th Amendment to the Kansas City Terrorism Early Warning Sub-Recipient Agreement. A memorandum dated March 14, 2017, was presented to recommend acceptance of the 4th Amendment to the Kansas City Terrorism Early Warning Sub-Recipient Agreement. This amendment extends the period of performance from December 31, 2016, to June 30, 2018, and increases the funding from $407,564.67 to $511,564.67.

A motion was made by Commissioner Rader, with a second by Commissioner Shurin, to accept the amendment as presented. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

g. Bid No. 2017-6 Ammunition/Munitions Contract. A memorandum dated March 23, 2017, was presented to recommend approval for the split award of a one-year contract to provide ammunition/munitions per Bid No. 2017-6 to: Gulf States Distributors for Items #1, #2, #6, #7, #8, #15, #16, and #17 for their low bid of $456,885.00; Ray O’Herron for Items #4, #5, and #9 for their low bid of $47,774.00; and Lawmen’s and Shooter’s Supply for Items #10, #11, #12, #13, and #14 for their low bid of $13,070.00. Their contract period will be May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018, with a total anticipated expenditure of $517,729.00.

Commissioner Rader asked why Item #3 was never bid on. Deputy Chief Higgins was unsure, and said they will answer his question at a later time.

A motion was made by Commissioner Rader, with a second by Commissioner Brooks, to approve the 16 items as presented. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

h. Acceptance of the Midwest HIDTA Cooperative Award #G17MW0005A. A memorandum dated March 13, 2017, was presented to recommend acceptance of the Midwest HIDTA Cooperative Award #G17MW0005A, in the amount of $576,097.00. This award is for the period beginning January 1, 2017, and ending December 31, 2018. The total award is for $1,005,405.00 and is 100% federal funded. The Task Force portion is $838,149.00 and the Street Crimes portion is $167,256.00. At this time, the Department is only allowed to draw down 57.3% of the total award, or $576,097.00.

Commissioner Wasson-Hunt asked why the Department is only allowed to draw down 57.3% at this time. Fiscal Supervisor Margaret Harman stated that it is a federal regulation stipulated by the federal government, and that they only allow a certain percentage to be drawn down at a time. The Department has no control over this.

A motion was made by Commissioner Rader, with a second by Commissioner Shurin to accept the Midwest HIDTA Cooperative Award #G17MW0005A, in the amount of $576,097.00. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

i. Contract Personnel with Midwest Consulting Group. A memorandum dated April 5, 2017, was presented to recommend approval of the contract with Midwest Consulting Group for one SQL DBA Administrator and two Desktop Support personnel for a cost not to exceed $155,200.00 utilizing CAD/RMS project funds.

A motion was made by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt, with a second by Mayor James, to approve the contract with Midwest Consulting Group for one SQL DBA Administrator and two Desktop Support personnel for a cost not to exceed $155,200.00. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

Commissioner Shurin asked Deputy Chief Higgins to provide a total number of grants that the Department received the past three years.

8. Professional Development and Research Bureau.
Deputy Chief Bob Kuehl presented the Academy Class Summary for April 2017. Deputy Chief Kuehl requested Board approval for the following consent agenda items:

a. Project #955, Military Leave
b. Project #958, Clandestine Laboratory Operations

A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks, with a second by Commissioner Rader, to approve the consent agenda items. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

9. Investigations Bureau.
Deputy Chief Cheryl Rose presented the Board with the Investigations Bureau reports for March 2017.

Deputy Chief Rose said that to-date in 2017, there have been 31 homicides, compared to 26 at this time last year. Deputy Chief Rose stated that the Department got an invitation from the Office of Justice Programs Diagnostics Center, for a free 12-24 month partnership that will provide subject matter experts, training, and technical assistance to help the Department with the violence reduction goals.

Commissioner Rader commended the Narcotics and Vice Division, Interdiction Squad, and the Violent Crime Enforcement Division for their hard work reported in the March Investigations Bureau Report.

Commissioner Brooks asked if Swag Nation was a growing gang in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Major Mike Wood, KC NoVA Project Manager, informed the Commissioners that Swag Nation is on the rise, and they are active on the Plaza.

10. Administration Bureau.
Regional Criminalistics Division Director Linda Netzel spoke for Deputy Chief Oakman in his absence. Director Netzel presented the Regional Criminalistics Division monthly statistics for April 2017.

11. Patrol Bureau.
Deputy Chief David Zimmerman presented the Monthly Offense Summary dated February 2017.

Major James Connelly and Major Shawn Wadle spoke about the 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Major Connelly said the 2017 Parade was the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade that the City has had thus far. They advised there was only one arrest, and it took place before the Parade started. Majors Connelly and Wadle also spoke about the World War I Centennial. They advised that there were an estimated 2,000 people that attended the World War I Centennial. They thanked all of the agencies that played a part into making the event run smoothly.

Deputy Chief Zimmerman spoke about the number of accidents on 71 Highway. Deputy Chief Zimmerman said MODOT is going to change the speed limit from 55 mph to 65 mph in the stretch of I-435 to Gregory Blvd. MODOT believes this will reduce the number of accidents in this area. Deputy Chief Zimmerman stated he believes that the design of Bruce R. Watkins Drive is a huge factor in the number of accidents.

Deputy Chief Zimmerman presented the Traffic Summary for the month of March 2017. He advised there have been 26 fatalities to date this year, there were 12 at this time last year. Deputy Chief Zimmerman spoke about a new report listed in the Traffic Summary that displays the numbers of 3-1-1 complaints. In regards to a question, Major Wadle explained that the 3-1-1 complaints are complaints on abandoned vehicles. Deputy Chief Zimmerman explained that South Patrol and the Traffic Unit worked with the City to install additional guardrails at Hillcrest and Oldham, an area where reported fatality accidents occurred, to prevent future accidents in this area.

Deputy Chief Zimmerman presented the Executive Summary dated March 2017. He advised that the Calls Received Section were left blank because of a problem with the numbers.

12. Office of General Counsel.
General Counsel Virginia Murray stated she had nothing for discussion at this time.

13. Professional Standards Division.
Major David Bosworth presented the OCC Investigations Summary dated April 3, 2017. Major Bosworth also presented the following Private Officer License appeals:

a. Private Officer License Appeal, Christopher L. Williams. A memorandum dated March 17, 2017, recommended the revocation of the unarmed private security license of Mr. Christopher L. Williams. The basis for the revocation is outlined in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations 10-2.060, Section (8)(H) stipulating, “The chief of police or his/her designee may impose a fine, order probation, order a suspension, or revoke a license of any company granted under section 81.720 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri pursuant to the procedures set forth in section (10) of this rule, when there exists information that the licensee or, if the licensee is an organization, any of its officers, directors, partners, or associates has, “Made a false statement or given any false information in connection with an investigation by the POLU or the department.” Also outlined in, Section (8) (I), a license may be revoked if an applicant has, “Provided other facts or action which demonstrate that the applicant is unsuitable or ineligible to continue to hold a license.”

A motion was made by Commissioner Rader, with a second by Commissioner Brooks, to deny the appeal and revoke the unarmed private security license of Mr. Christopher L. Williams. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

b. Private Officer License Appeal, Larry I. Recalde. A memorandum dated March 17, 2017, recommended the revocation of the armed private security license of Mr. Larry I. Recalde. The basis for the revocation is outlined in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations 10-2.060, Section (8)(H) stipulating, “The chief of police or his/her designee may impose a fine, order probation, order a suspension, or revoke a license of any company granted under section 81.720 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri pursuant to the procedures set forth in section (10) of this rule, when there exists information that the licensee or, if the licensee is an organization, any of its officers, directors, partners, or associates has, “Made a false statement or given any false information in connection with an investigation by the POLU or the department.” Also outlined in, Section (8) (I), a license may be revoked if an applicant has, “Provided other facts or action which demonstrate that the applicant is unsuitable or ineligible to continue to hold a license.”

Commissioner Shurin asked what disciplinary actions are available, besides revocation of the license. Tamy Gallagher, Manager of the Private Officer Licensing Unit, stated that suspension, imposing a fine, and probation are alternative disciplinary actions.

A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks, with a second by Mayor James, to uphold the appeal and issue Mr. Recalde 6 months of probation, to be administered by the Private Officer Licensing Unit. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

14. Human Resources.
Director Meredith Rund presented the Personnel Summary dated April 4, 2017. For this time period, Department strength is 1,302 law enforcement and 511 civilians.

15. Office of Community Complaints.
Director Merrell Bennekin presented the OCC Monthly Reports, OCC Quarterly Report, OCC 2016 Annual Report, and the newly added OCC First Quarter Complaints Received Report.

Director Bennekin thanked Senior Legal Analyst Karen Williams for reformatting the Annual Report. Director Bennekin displayed OCC’s new identification cards and windbreaker jackets. Director Bennekin also thanked Majors Glaeser, Connelly, and Wadle for their assistance with the World War I Centennial.

Director Bennekin stated that OCC has partnered with Ellen LoCurto-Martinez from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Ms. LoCurto-Martinez will be completing an in-depth study, consisting of email surveys, to gather information on the operations of the OCC. Director Bennekin stated he will have more information regarding this study in future reports.

Director Bennekin thanked all of the officers and sergeants with their involvement with the Badges & Baseball event that took place on March 25, 2017.

16. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 99.
Sergeant Brad Lemon said he had nothing for discussion at this time.

17. Secretary/Attorney David V. Kenner.
Mr. David Kenner asked if the Board needed to take action on Tab J (Item A), Contract with Marcia McCown. Deputy Chief Higgins advised that this item did not need action, it is just an informational item. Deputy Chief Zimmerman explained that the Department inadvertently exceeded the Chief’s spending authority. A letter was sent to Ms. McCown, terminating the Department’s contract with her. Deputy Chief Higgins stated that actions have been taken to ensure that it doesn’t happen again, and that Ms. McCown has already been paid the exceeded amount. The Board believes that it would be prudent to ratify this payment inasmuch as it exceeded the Chief’s spending authority.

A motion was made by Commissioner Rader, with a second by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt, to ratify the exceeded amount paid to Marcia McCown. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

18. Commissioner Alvin L. Brooks.
Commissioner Brooks wished Deputy Chief Cheryl Rose a happy birthday.

19. Commissioner Leland M. Shurin.
Commissioner Shurin requested an update on the body cameras. Deputy Chief Kuehl informed the Board that the body cameras are going to be very expensive and there are many issues involving storage. Deputy Chief Kuehl advised that team members are working on gathering all information that will be presented to the Board at a later date. The presentation will provide a more in-depth summary all of the issues regarding body cameras, with options and plans for a roll-out, but they will be very expensive due to the data storage costs. Petabytes of data are required. He noted that the Los Angeles Police Department recently asked the City for $56,000,000 for data storage. During our Department’s limited test, 82,200 MB/day of data were generated. The Department would need a new unit to manage the data, redact it, copy it, etc.

20. Scheduled meetings.

The Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri has scheduled the following meetings:

Special Meeting:
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
9:00 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.
This meeting is being held to discuss budgetary items via telephone conference.

Monday, May 8, 2017
12:00 p.m., at Anton’s Restaurant, 1610 Main Street, Kansas City.
This is a luncheon being held with Former and Current Commissioners, Chiefs, and Mayors.

Regular Meetings 2017:
May 9, 2017
June 13, 2017
The meetings listed above will be held at 10:00 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

July 11, 2017
10:00 a.m., at KCPD East Patrol Division, Gymnasium, 2640 Prospect, Kansas City.
August 15, 2017
September 12, 2017
October 10, 2017
November 14, 2017
December 12, 2017
The meetings listed above will be held at 10:00 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

A motion was made by Commissioner Rader, and seconded by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt, and by vote indicated below, to adjourn its open meeting at 12:30 p.m. and reconvene in closed session as provided in the following resolution. Following a roll call, the vote was 5-0 in favor.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, notice of the board meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners was given on October 20, 2016, and

WHEREAS, said notice indicated that the Board of Police Commissioners might go into closed session during said meeting, and

WHEREAS, notice of the closed meeting follows the guidelines of Section 610.020 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Police Commissioners go into closed session during the meeting being held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at KCPD Headquarters, Kansas City, for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, labor negotiations, and litigation matters.

The following Commissioners were present and voted to go into closed session as follows:

Commissioner Leland M. Shurin – Aye
Commissioner Alvin L. Brooks – Aye
Commissioner Angela Wasson-Hunt – Aye
Commissioner Michael C. Rader – Aye
Mayor Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr. – Aye

There being a quorum present and the question of holding a closed session having received an affirmative public vote of at least three (3) members, a closed meeting was held as set forth above.

Below are the votes from the closed session of the Board of Police Commissioners meeting on April 11, 2017:

1) Following a motion by Commissioner Rader and a second by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt, the Board voted to go into closed session to discuss litigation matters, personnel matters, and labor negotiations. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, Commissioner Brooks voted Aye, and Commissioner Shurin voted Aye.

2) Following a motion by Commissioner Rader and a second by Commissioner Brooks, the Board voted to approve the duty-related disability retirement of Police Officer Jessica Alchin. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, Commissioner Brooks voted Aye, and Commissioner Shurin voted Aye.

3) Following a motion by Commissioner Rader and a second by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt, the Board voted to approve the duty-related disability retirement of Police Officer Rebecca Caster. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, Commissioner Brooks voted Aye, and Commissioner Shurin voted Aye.

4) Following a motion by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt and a second by Commissioner Rader, the Board voted to approve the application for continued employment of Detective Steven Wells. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, Commissioner Brooks voted Aye, and Commissioner Shurin voted Aye.

5) Following a motion by Commissioner Rader and a second by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt, the Board voted to approve the application for continued employment of Detective Lexie Wallace. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, Commissioner Brooks voted Aye, and Commissioner Shurin voted Aye.

6) Following a motion by Commissioner Wasson Hunt and a second by Commissioner Rader, the Board voted to approve the application for continued employment of Officer John Trainor. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, Commissioner Brooks voted Aye, and Commissioner Shurin voted Aye.

7) Following a motion by Commissioner Rader and a second by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt, the Board voted to approve the duty-related disability retirement of Sergeant Mark Hockemeier. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, Commissioner Brooks voted Aye, and Commissioner Shurin voted Aye.

8) Following a motion by Mayor James and a second by Commissioner Rader, the Board voted to authorize certain indemnification authority to the Department in connection with the claims of Brandon Finch. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, Commissioner Brooks voted Aye, and Commissioner Shurin voted Aye.

9) Following a motion by Commissioner Wasson Hunt and a second by Commissioner Brooks, the Board voted to ratify the continuation of the legal representation contracts with Scharnhorst Ast Kennard Griffin PC for the case of Taylor v. Board of Police Commissioners, and of Armstrong Teasdale LLP for the case of Wells v. Board of Police Commissioners. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, Commissioner Brooks voted Aye, and Commissioner Shurin voted Aye.

10) Following a motion by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt and a second by Mayor James, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the closed meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners on March 7, 2017. The vote was 4-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, and Commissioner Brooks voted Aye. Commissioner Shurin abstained due to his absence from the meeting.

11) Following a motion by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt and a second by Mayor James, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the closed meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners on March 8, 2017, and March 24, 2017. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, Commissioner Brooks voted Aye, and Commissioner Shurin voted Aye.

12) Following a motion by Mayor James and a second by Commissioner Wasson-Hunt, the Board voted to go into special closed session to discuss personnel matters. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, Commissioner Brooks voted Aye, and Commissioner Shurin voted Aye.

13) Following a motion by Commissioner Rader and a second by Commissioner Brooks, the Board voted to come out of special closed session and adjourn. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Rader voted Aye, Commissioner Wasson-Hunt voted Aye, Commissioner Brooks voted Aye, and Commissioner Shurin voted Aye.

The Board adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

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President

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Secretary/Attorney

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