April 29, 2025 Meeting

MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025

 

 

A meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri was held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in the Community Room at Police Headquarters, 1125 Locust Street, Kansas City.

PRESENT:

Commissioner Dawn Cramer, President

Commissioner Tom Whittaker, Vice President

Commissioner Madeline Romious, Treasurer

Mayor Quinton Lucas, Member

Stacey Graves, Chief of Police

Mr. David Kenner, Secretary/Attorney

 

This meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Commissioner Cramer.  Detective Nathan Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Chief Graves presented Detective Anderson with a Chief’s challenge coin for his commitment to apprehending a violent and dangerous offender during his off-duty personal time.  Chaplain Serita Wright provided the invocation.

1.         Guest Presentations.  Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw presented on behalf of the City Council.  Mayor Pro Tem Parks-Shaw spoke about this past budget cycle.  She advised that City Council values 911 call takers and dispatchers, and thus the budget included a $250,000 amendment to raise the salaries of the communications specialists and provide a $2,500 hiring bonus for new members.  The starting annual salary for communications specialists increased from $48,132 to $52,068.  The top annual salary for communications specialists increased from $84,192 to $91,068.  Mayor Pro Tem Parks-Shaw also advised that Department members will receive a $500 recruitment bonus for referring new employees.  Mayor Pro Tem Parks-Shaw advised that these changes are a commitment to the community that the City will continue to invest in the people who are dedicated to protecting and serving the City.  It is also a promise to residents that the City and Department will continue to work diligently to reduce emergency call wait times and ensure the best possible service when needed most.

            Mayor Pro Tem Parks-Shaw advised that she sponsored legislation, that was fully supported by City Council, to establish a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) City-wide training program for businesses and neighborhood groups.  The training will provide business owners and neighborhood leaders with strategies to prevent crime.  The first training will occur in August 2025.  City Communications will work with the Department to develop training videos. 

            Mayor Pro Tem Parks-Shaw spoke about the KC United for Public Safety Plan for Violence Intervention and Prevention.  This coalition of community organizations, local businesses, elected officials, law enforcement and more was formed in 2024, to create a collaborative plan to address the root causes of violence and identify solutions for the future.  Goals for this initiative is to reduce gun violence by 50 percent within five years, return to fewer than 100 homicides annually, and to make a measurable economic impact.  The KC United for Public Safety plan is ongoing, and is an evolving collaborative effort.  Mayor Pro Tem Parks-Shaw thanked the Department for their collaboration in this aggressive, but achievable plan. 

Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson expressed her condolences for the loss of KCFD Firefighter Paramedic Graham Hoffman.  Firefighter Paramedic Hoffman was fatally stabbed in the line of duty while caring for a patient in the back of an ambulance.  Prosecutor Johnson advised that charges were filed against the driver of an ATV that struck and ran over a KCPD officer earlier this month.  The driver was charged with Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Armed Criminal Action, and Aggravated Fleeing.  Prosecutors also charged a tow truck company owner and his mother with 18 felony counts of forgery and stealing.  Charges were also filed against a father and son for their connection with a fatal dog mauling. 

Prosecutor Johnson advised that approximately 80 percent of all cases submitted to her office resulted in charges.  Mayor Lucas stated that the increased charge rate is a strong sign of collaboration between the Department and local prosecutors. 

Mayor Lucas asked Prosecutor Johnson for a brief update on the Save KC initiative.  Prosecutor Johnson advised that the group held their fourth call-in this month.  There were 13 high-risk individuals identified; 11 of those individuals are now engaged in services.  If they do not engage in services, then they are targeted for enforcement.  Group violence is down.  Prosecutor Johnson would like to expand the capacity of the Save KC program.      

2.         General Discussion from the Chief of Police.  Chief Stacey Graves spoke about the loss of KCFD Firefighter Paramedic Graham Hoffman over the weekend.  She expressed her condolences to his family and the entire Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department. 

            Chief Graves spoke about a KCPD officer that was struck and ran over while trying to stop an ATV driver.  She stated that the Department is advocating for tougher penalties for street racing and ATVs on City streets.  Chief Graves thanked the community for the passing of the Public Safety Sales Tax earlier this month.  She also advised that members of the Communications Unit received an award at the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Outstanding Performance Awards Ceremony on April 11, 2025, for their actions following the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Rally shooting last year. 

            Chief Graves advised that the 185^th Entrant Officer Class will begin training on May 5, 2025.  She advised that there are 44 applicants already confirmed for the new class.  Chief Graves advised that the Department’s Memorial Service will be held on May 8, 2025.

3.         Investigations Bureau.  Deputy Chief Doug Niemeier introduced Captain Torrence “Dion” Rentie, Commander of the Department’s Robbery Unit.  Captain Rentie advised that there have been 314 robberies reported so far this year.  He also advised that there were 17 armed robberies at fast food restaurants and 14 armed robberies at gas stations over the last several months.  Detectives identified the suspect in the fast food robberies by a logo on an accessory that was worn during the crimes.  Both suspects were arrested and charged. 

Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that there have been 50 homicides to-date 2025, compared to 44 homicides during this same time period in 2024.  The Department has cleared 25 homicides that occurred this year, and an additional 12 homicides from previous years, for a 74 percent clearance rate.  Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that there were 15 homicides that occurred in March 2025.  Four of the March homicides occurred within the Central Patrol Division, three within the East Patrol Division, one within the North Patrol Division, four within the Shoal Creek Patrol Division, and three within the South Patrol Division.  As of today, there have been an additional 12 homicides in April. 

Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that there have been 92 non-fatal shootings year-to-date 2025, compared to 198 during the same time period in 2024.  There were 21 non-fatal shootings in March 2025, compared to 51 in March 2024.  Mass shootings at Crown Center and the Chiefs Super Bowl Rally contributed to the increased number of non-fatal shootings in 2024.

Deputy Chief Niemeier provided case updates for the Investigations Division.  Officers were called to a domestic violence scene at Linwood & Brooklyn at the back of a residence.  When they approached the scene, the suspect fired at officers and fled the scene.  The domestic violence victim was unharmed.  Special Investigations Unit personnel located and arrested the suspect, and the suspect has since been charged in Jackson County.

Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that the Career Criminal Squad located the suspect that struck an officer with an ATV earlier this month.  Detectives located the suspect out of state.  He has since been charged in Jackson County.  Additionally, his father was also charged with harboring a fugitive. 

Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that Sergeant William VonWolf was named the FBI Task Force Officer of the Year.  He was nominated by FBI Supervisory Special Agent Nate Kim for his outstanding performance in the continued pursuit of violent criminals in the metro area.

4.         Patrol Bureau.  Deputy Chief Joseph Mabin spoke of the notable events within the Patrol Bureau in March 2025.  Deputy Chief Mabin presented monthly statistics for the Patrol Bureau.  He advised that the median response time for Priority 10 calls (also known as Priority 1) for the month of March was 8 minutes and 13 seconds; the Department’s Priority 10 response time goal is 7.50 minutes.  The Priority 20 (also known as Priority 2) response time for the month of March was 10 minutes and 31 seconds; the Department’s Priority 20 response time goal is 9.00 minutes.  The response time is the amount of time from when the call is created until an officer arrives on scene. 

Deputy Chief Mabin advised that members of the Traffic Division issued 5,075 traffic citations in March 2025, compared to 4,620 in March 2024. He advised there were 1,351 citywide crashes in March 2025, compared to 1,336 citywide crashes in March 2024.  Deputy Chief Mabin advised that there have been 11 fatal crashes with 13 victims to-date 2025, compared to 24 fatal crashes with 29 victims during this same time period in 2024. 

Members of the Traffic Division held ten DUI wolfpack enforcement operations in March, which resulted in 164 stops, 45 DUI arrests, and 171 total citations issued.  Additionally, there were another 62 DUI arrests made by officers during the month of March.

Deputy Chief Mabin advised that members of the Traffic Division held a “Move Over for Emergency Vehicles” operation on March 25, 2025.  State law requires drivers move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles, or any other vehicle pulled over with hazard lights flashing, along the roadways.  He advised that officers stopped over 200 vehicles, issued 76 “move over” citations, and 111 additional citations for other traffic violations.

Commissioner Cramer commended the youth outreach that occurs every day at the Police Athletic League.  Deputy Chief Mabin noted that youth participation ni PAL has reached a record high.  In response to a question from Mayor Lucas regarding ATVs and street racing, Deputy Chief Mabin advised that changes to state law would have to occur before the Department could forfeit vehicles.  He advised that the Department can temporarily seize the vehicles and tow penalties have been increased. 

5.         Administration Bureau.   Deputy Chief Luis Ortiz welcomed the Department’s new Employee Relations Manager, Sarah Miller.  Deputy Chief Ortiz provided an update on Department staffing.  He advised that as of March 31, 2025, Department strength was 1,702.  For this time period, there were 1,107 sworn law enforcement personnel, 57 recruits, 534 professional staff, and four Board members; there were 171 total vacancies.

Deputy Chief Ortiz advised that there are currently 44 applicants confirmed for the next Academy class, which will begin training on May 5, 2025.  The Department is currently processing 12 lateral transfers and re-hires. 

Deputy Chief Ortiz advised that there are 23 applicants in the hiring process for the Communications Unit.  Chief Smith advised that she cannot remember the last time there has been more than 20 in the Communications hiring process. 

Deputy Chief Ortiz advised that the Department will hold law enforcement testing on May 17, 2025 and June 25, 2025, at the Regional Police Academy.  The Department continues to hire for all positions. More information on open positions can be found at https://kcpolice.org/careers/. 

Deputy Chief Ortiz spoke about the many recruitment efforts.  He also spoke about the Department’s internship program.  The Department holds three internship sessions per year, in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.  The deadline to enroll in the Fall 2025 internship session is May 15, 2025. 

Deputy Chief Ortiz spoke about the recent Personal Safety and Self-Defense for Women Seminar that was held at the Academy.  This is a free, four-hour training for women across the metro, teaching self-defense and situational awareness techniques.  There were 95 participants in this training session.  The next training sessions will occur on May 24, 2025, August 9, 2025, September 13, 2025, and October 11, 2025.  More information can be found at https://kcpolice.org/community/personal-safety-training/.

Deputy Chief Ortiz welcomed three new chaplains to the Department. 

6.         Executive Services Bureau.    Deputy Chief Derek McCollum advised that National Public Safety Telecommunications Week was April 13, 2025, through April 19, 2025.  He advised that KCPD telecommunicators received an award at the Mid-America Regional Council’s (MARC) Outstanding Performance Awards Ceremony on April 11, 2025, for their actions following the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Rally shooting last year. 

            Deputy Chief McCollum advised that the first call taker graduation ceremony was held on March 7, 2025.  Five members successfully completed classroom training and graduated.  They are now completing their on-the-floor training.  The next call taker graduation ceremony will be held on May 1, 2025. 

Deputy Chief McCollum presented the following items for Board approval:

a.         Correction to Final Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2024-25.  A memorandum dated April 22, 2025, was presented recommending a correction to the final budget transfers for Fiscal Year 2024-25.  The final transfer included $539 transferred from an account containing a credit balance.  The credit balance should have been left in place. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to approve the correction to the final budget transfers for Fiscal Year 2024-25, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

            b.         Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.  A memorandum dated April 18, 2025, was presented to recommend the adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget.  The total budget for appropriations from all sources is $343,130,291, compared to $318,775,980 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.  The Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget recognizes appropriations of $318,595,246 from the City and $24,535,045 from other sources. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Romious, with a second by Commissioner Whittaker, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

            Deputy Chief McCollum commended the Fiscal Division personnel for all the work that went into preparing the budget.  He thanked the City for their support and collaboration through the entire process. 

c.         Renewal of Bid No. 2024-0007, Ammunition/Munitions.  A memorandum dated March 31, 2025, was presented recommending a one-year renewal with Gulf States Distribution and Sunset Law Enforcement, for ammunition and munitions, at a total expenditure of $582,884.00.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, to approve a one-year contract renewal with Gulf States Distribution and Sunset Law Enforcement, for ammunition and munitions, at a total expenditure of $582,884.00.    The vote was 4-0 in favor.

            d.         Excess Workers’ Compensation Coverage, EV2753.  A memorandum dated April 15, 2025, was presented recommending approval to renew the $500,000 excess workers’ compensation coverage with Lockton Companies, Inc., utilizing the City of Kansas City contract EV2753.  The annual premium is $241,972.00.  The renewal period is May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, to approve a one-year renewal of the $500,000 excess workers’ compensation coverage with Lockton Companies, Inc., at a total cost of $241,972.00.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.   

            e.         Blanket Building & Property Insurance, EV2753.  A memorandum dated April 15, 2025, was presented recommending approval to renew blanket building and property insurance coverage through Lockton Companies, Inc., utilizing the City of Kansas City contract EV2753, at an anticipated expenditure of $310,513.00.  The renewal period is May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.

            In response to a question from Mayor Lucas, Deputy Chief McCollum advised that the City owns the Police Department facilities; however, the Department owns the buildings’ contents.  This insurance coverage is for the contents of the Department’s facilities. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Romious, with a second by Commissioner Whittaker, to approve a one-year renewal of blanket building and property insurance coverage through Lockton Companies, Inc., at an anticipated expenditure of $310,513.00.   The vote was 4-0 in favor.

            f.          Renewal of Bid No. 2023-11, Ballistic Protection Vests.  A memorandum dated April 18, 2025, was presented recommending approval of a contract renewal with Ed Roehr Safety Products Co., to provide ballistic protection vests, at a total expenditure of $482,968.50.  Because the Department is looking at a newer version of the ballistic protection vests and the current contract ends on May 30, 2025, Ed Roehr has agreed to renew the current contract for approximately six months.  The renewal contract will be from June 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to approve a six-month contract renewal with Ed Roehr Safety Products Co., to provide ballistic protection vests, at a total expenditure of $482,968.50.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.  

            g.         Drones as First Responders.  A memorandum dated April 11, 2025, was presented recommending approval to accept funding and purchase three docks and nine DJI drones from Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, utilizing Sourcewell contract #011223-UNM, at a total expenditure of $600,000.00.  This purchase will utilize $100,000 in funds from the Police Foundation of Kansas City and $500,000 in funds from the Public Safety Sales Tax.

            In response to a question from Commissioner Whittaker, Major Greg Williams advised that the Department hopes to deploy drones by September 1, 2025.  Officers will have to be trained and licensed to fly the drones before they are deployed.  The goal of the drones is to reduce response times and provide officer safety information. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Romious, with a second by Commissioner Whittaker, to approve the acceptance of funds from the Police Foundation of Kansas City and the Public Safety Sales Tax, and approval to purchase nine DJI drones and equipment from Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, at a total expenditure of $600,000.00.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

            h.         Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.  A memorandum dated March 28, 2025, was presented recommending approval to renew the Department’s Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Insight Public Sector, at a total cost of $2,156,687.12.  The contract period begins June 1, 2025, through May 30, 2028.  The pricing is structured as three, one-year payments of $613,286.54. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, to approve a three-year contract renewal of the Department’s Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Insight Public Sector, at a total cost of $2,156,687.12.  Three, one-year payments in the amount of $613,286.54, will be made.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

            i.          TBL (Thin Blue Line) Systems, Inc.  A memorandum dated March 12, 2025, was presented recommending approval to renew a one-year contract with TBL Systems, Inc., for mobile and web electronic citation package and stop report solution, at a total expenditure of $499,702.00.  The contract renewal period is May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Romious, with a second by Commissioner Whittaker, to approve a one-year contract renewal with TBL Systems, Inc., for mobile and web electronic citation package and stop report solution, at a total expenditure of $499,702.00.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

            j.          Bitdefender Antivirus Software.  A memorandum dated April 7, 2025, was presented recommending approval to renew a three-year contract with Ice Systems, LLC, for Bitdefender antivirus software and system patch management, at a total cost of $131,652.00.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, to approve a three-year contract renewal with Ice Systems, LLC, for Bitdefender antivirus software and system patch management, at a total cost of $131,652.00.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

7.         Chief’s Office Executive Officer.  Deputy Chief Steve Young presented the following consent agenda item:

            a.         Project 1415: Vacation (V) Leave Time

            A motion was made by Commissioner Romious, with a second by Commissioner Whittaker, to approve Project 1415, Vacation (V) Leave Time, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

8.         Office of General Counsel. General Counsel Nathan Weinert presented the following private officer license appeal:

a.         Private Officer License Appeal: Elijah L. Jamison.   A memorandum dated April 21, 2025, was presented recommending the denial of the unarmed private security license of Elijah L. Jamison.  The basis for this denial is Jamison’s resignation in lieu of termination from the Kansas City, Kansas Community College Police Department. The Code of State Regulations, 17 CSR 10-2.050(3)(O), provides in relevant part that resigning while under threat of discharge from a law enforcement agency shall make an individual ineligible for licensure.

A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, to uphold the decision of the Private Officer Licensing Unit to deny the unarmed private security license of Elijah L. Jamison.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

9.         Office of Community Complaints.  Director Merrell Bennekin advised that the Office of Community Complaints (OCC) is holding a diaper drive now through May 14, 2025.  Donations can be brought to the Office.

            Senior Legal Analyst Karen Williams presented the OCC Annual Report for 2024.  In 2024, the OCC received 338 complaints, compared to 334 received in 2023. The OCC internally handled 229 of those complaints, and 109 of them were forwarded to the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) for formal investigation.  The 338 complaints were received by the following categories: 124 improper procedure complaints, 75 improper member conduct complaints, 29 harassment complaints, 23 excessive use of force complaints, eight discourtesy complaints, five bias-based policing complaints, and 74 non-KCPD complaints.  The non-KCPD complaints were complaints that involved other entities and not KCPD. 

            In 2024, 109 total complaints were forwarded IAU for investigation, consisting of those filed in 2024 and the latter part of 2023.  Only 72 of those complaints received a full and complete investigation from IAU.  The remaining complaints were administratively closed by OCC, withdrawn by the complainant, or closed for lack of cooperation.  OCC recommended that 25 of the 109 complaints exonerated members, 30 complaints were not sustained, and 17 were sustained. 

10.       Public Comments.  Rachel Thomas spoke about various use of force incidents.  She also expressed concern with Officer Newton and Sergeant Grimmett.  Ms. Thomas expressed dissatisfaction with an increase to the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. 

Ron Hunt spoke about his support of the Department and its members.  He believes that Department interns should receive stipends.  Mr. Hunt would like to see less money spent on lawsuits. 

11.       Approval of Minutes.  A motion was made by Mayor Lucas, with a second by Commissioner Whittaker, to approve the minutes of the open session Board meetings on March 18, 2025, and April 21, 2025.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

12.       Mr. David Kenner.  Mr. Kenner expressed condolences for the loss of KCFD Firefighter Paramedic Graham Hoffman that was killed in the line of duty on April 17, 2025.  He also thanked the citizens of Kansas City, Missouri, for voting to renew the Public Safety Sales Tax. 

13.       Mayor Quinton Lucas.  Mayor Lucas also expressed condolences for the loss of KCFD Firefighter Paramedic Hoffman.  He stated that we must not condone assault on first responders or harm to others. 

14.       Commissioner Madeline Romious.  Commissioner Romious thanked everyone for a very informative meeting.  She commended the collaboration between the Department and its partners.

15.       Commissioner Tom Whittaker.  Commissioner Whittaker echoed the comments of Mr. Kenner, Mayor Lucas, and Commissioner Romious.  He also advised that he recently spent time with the current call taker class.   

16.       Commissioner Dawn Cramer.  Commissioner Cramer echoed the comments of the Mr. Kenner, Mayor Lucas, Commissioner Romious, and Commissioner Whittaker.   

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

 

Audit Committee Meeting:

 

June 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

Disciplinary Hearings:

 

BOPC 24-05

THIS HEARING HAS BEEN CONTINUED FROM ITS CURRENT SETTING OF JANUARY 24, 2025, AND WILL BE RESET FOR A FUTURE DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.

 

BOPC 25-02

THIS HEARING HAS BEEN CONTINUED FROM ITS CURRENT SETTING OF MARCH 7, 2025, AND WILL BE RESET FOR A FUTURE DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.

 

*Disciplinary Hearings are closed under Section 590.502(6) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. 

 

Regular Meetings:

 

May 27, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

June 17, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

July 29, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

August 19, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

September 23, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

October 28, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

November 18, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

December 16, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, and by vote indicated below, to go into closed session at 11:53 a.m., as provided in the following resolution.  Following a roll call, the vote was 4-0 in favor. 

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, notice of the board meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners was given on January 24, 2025, 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 29, 2025, at KCPD Headquarters, 1125 Locust Street, 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:

Mayor Quinton Lucas                                                 -           Aye

Commissioner Madeline Romious                              -           Aye

Commissioner Tom Whittaker                                    -           Aye

Commissioner Dawn Cramer                                     -           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 Tuesday, April 29, 2025:

The Board went into closed session at 12:07 p.m. 

1)         Following a motion by Mayor Lucas and a second by Commissioner Whittaker, the Board voted to authorize certain settlement authority in the case of Ricky Kidd v. BOPC, et al., in an amount not to exceed $___, and subject to certain terms of payment and other conditions.[1]  The vote was 4-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

2)         Following a motion by Mayor Lucas and a second by Commissioner Whittaker, the Board voted to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Lodge 102.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

3)         Following a motion by Mayor Lucas and a second by Commissioner Whittaker, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the closed session minutes on March 18, 2025, and April 7, 2025.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

4)         Following a motion by Commissioner Whittaker and a second by Mayor Lucas, at 1:08 p.m., the Board voted to come out of closed session and adjourn.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

            The Board adjourned at 1:08 p.m.