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July 30, 2024 Meeting

Publish Date 07/30/2024

MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024

 

 

A meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri was held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 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

Commissioner Ed Elder, Member

Mayor Quinton Lucas, Member

Mr. David Kenner, Secretary/Attorney

Stacey Graves, Chief of Police

 

This meeting was called to order at 9:29 a.m. by Commissioner Cramer.  Supervisor Janet Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Chaplain John McCann provided the invocation. 

  1. Guest Presentations. Mark Stair, Hood & Associates CPAs, P.C., was present to discuss the financial and compliance audit for the year ending April 30, 2024.  Mr. Stair provided the Financial Statements, Single Audit Report, and the Required Communication and Management Letter to those in attendance at the meeting.  He noted that it was a “clean” audit.  Mr. Stair said the audit revealed no illegal acts, difficulties or disagreements with management, and the firm had full access to books and records.  Mr. Stair thanked the Department for the opportunity, and commended Fiscal staff for their assistance during the audit.

            Commissioner Cramer congratulated Supervisor Janet Williams on her upcoming retirement after serving 29 years with the Department.  Commissioner Cramer welcomed the Office of Community Complaints’ summer interns to the meeting. 

Councilman Crispin Rea, 4th District-at-Large, presented on behalf of the City Council.  In response to a question last month from Commissioner Romious, Councilman Rea advised that the City currently has nine operating Community Action Network (CAN) Centers.  The centers are as follows: South Kansas City Alliance and Community Action Council located within South Patrol Division, Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. located in the Shoal Creek/North Patrol Divisions, Blue Hills CAN Center and Marlborough Community Coalition located in Metro Patrol Division, Blue Valley CAN Center and Vineyard CAN Center located in East Patrol Division, and Westside CAN Center and Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council located in the Central Patrol Division. 

Councilman Rea advised that the Detention and Rehabilitation Committee continues to discuss requirements for a new facility. He advised that they are looking to put the facility on the ballot in November 2024 or April 2025, but would not commit to either date.  He advised that the Committee is discussing the possibility of building the facility at the same location of the new Jackson County Detention Center near 40 Highway.  He believes this will be the most cost-effective option, and community engagement has already been done in that area. 

Councilman Rea advised that last week, City Council approved funding to support crime analyst positions within the Department.  He advised that Council will hear a proposal to consolidate 911 services at today’s meeting.  Future discussion around this will occur. 

 He also spoke about a breakfast that he and the Wellness Unit held at the East Patrol Division station on July 24, 2024.  They fed around 100 officers in the early morning hours.  He advised that he and Councilman Eric Bunch are hosting the 4th District Annual Night Out Against Crime event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on August 9, 2024, at McCoy Park.    

In response to a question from Mr. Kenner, Councilman Rea advised that the proposed number of beds for the Detention and Rehabilitation facility is 247.1; a number of those beds will be dedicated to the rehabilitation side.  The Council will use a 250 bed number for planning purposes.  However, in response to a question, Chief Graves noted that the Department had requested 310 beds.  Chief Graves further explained that the Department currently contracts with Johnson and Vernon Counties for 105 bed spaces. 

            Commissioner Cramer welcomed Pat Clarke and his “Gutta Boyz” group.  This group is a youth enrichment program, and its sole purpose is to help young people positively impact and uplift their neighborhoods. 

  1. General Discussion from the Chief of Police. Chief Stacey Graves also welcomed Mr. Clarke and the Gutta Boyz to the meeting.  She commended the efforts of this program. 

Chief Graves spoke advised that last week she spoke at the Kansas City Chamber’s “The State of Public Safety in Kansas City” event.  During the event, she spoke about the various challenges law enforcement is facing, and the efforts and strategies the Department is using to overcome these challenges. Commissioners Whittaker, Romious, and Elder, and Attorney Kenner also attended this event, and complimented the Chief on her presentation.    Chief Graves also spoke about the Department’s preparation for large scale events, such as the World Cup coming in 2026.  Six games will be played in Kansas City, including one quarterfinal game.  There will also be a Fanfest in Kansas City associated with the World Cup.

Chief Graves presented Captain Jonas Baughman with a Chief’s Challenge Coin.  Captain Baughman was recently inducted into the Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame at George Mason University.  The Evidence-Based Hall of Fame recognizes innovative law enforcement practitioners who have been central to the implementation of high-quality research program in their agency and also are champions of institutionalizing evidence-based practices. 

            Mayor Lucas left the meeting at 10:25 a.m.

  1. Investigations Bureau. Deputy Chief Doug Niemeier provided an update on the Department’s investigative analysts.  Analysts are non-sworn employees assigned within the Violent Crimes Division, Special Investigations Division, and at patrol stations.  Analysts watch hours of video to identify individuals and crime trends.  Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that the Police Foundation of Kansas City provided funding to staff eight investigative analyst positions.  Most of these positions will be filled by internal candidates.

            Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that with this new analyst project, four analysts will be assigned to the Homicide Unit.  Additionally, four more analysts will be assigned to the Assault Unit, Robbery Unit, Special Victims Unit, and the Missing Persons Unit.  Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that the Department has already hired a majority of these positions, but the remaining positions will be filled in the near future.  

Deputy Chief Niemeier provided an update on crime statistics.  He advised that to-date in 2024, there have been a total of 85 homicides, compared to 116 homicides during the same time period in 2023.  The Department has cleared 39 homicides this year, plus an additional 16 homicides from previous years, totaling 55 solved homicides.  The Department’s clearance rate is 55 percent.   

Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that there were 17 homicides that occurred in June 2024.  Six of the June homicides occurred within the Central Patrol Division, six within the Metro Patrol Division, four within the East Patrol Division, and one in the South Patrol Division.  Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that of those 17 homicides in June, two were due to arguments, one was a domestic violence incident, one was retaliatory, one was self-defense, and the others remain unknown.  A firearm(s) was used in 16 of those homicides and a knife was used in one.    

Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that as of July 25, 2024, there have been 349 non-fatal shootings this year, compared to 278 at this same time period in 2023.  In June 2024, there were 52 non-fatal shootings, compared to 44 non-fatal shootings in June 2023.  

            Deputy Chief Niemeier spoke about cases submitted for prosecution.  In June 2024, there were 342 cases submitted for prosecution; there were 281 cases submitted to Jackson County, 45 to Clay County, and 16 to Platte County.  

Deputy Chief Niemeier commended Sergeants Erica Oldham and Tiffany Davis for their efforts in bringing the state’s first soft interview room to the Department.  With help from Project Beloved and the Police Foundation of Kansas City, Sergeants Oldham and Davis were able to transform an interview room into a safe and comfortable place to accommodate and interview survivors of sexual assault and trauma.  A soft room is a critical component of trauma-informed care and can have a positive impact on the interview process.  This makeover included carpet, furniture, artwork, and lighting.  

Deputy Chief Niemeier provided updates on two ongoing criminal cases.  He advised that Property Crimes detectives served two search warrants in two days.  This investigation led to eight arrests, 34 vehicles towed, three firearm recoveries, and recovery of a stolen U-Haul vehicle, stolen golf cart, $10,000 worth of medical equipment, ten BMX cycles, and boxes of stolen license plates.  Deputy Chief Niemeier thanked the City, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and KCPD dispatchers for their assistance during this investigation. 

In response to a question regarding non-fatal shootings, Deputy Chief Niemeier explained that while homicides are down year-to-date, non-fatal shootings are up.  He attributed this  in part to the mass shootings in the City this year, such as the Super Bowl parade shooting, shooting at Crown Center, and a few other shootings where 6+ people were shot. 

  1. Patrol Bureau. Deputy Chief Joseph Mabin spoke of the notable events within the Patrol Bureau in June 2024, such as the Pride Parade, 92nd Annual Conference of Mayors, Spanish Citizens Police Academy, ArtsTech Teens in Transition Program, and the Family Fun Fest Picnic.  Deputy Chief Mabin noted that the Police Athletic League (PAL) had 1,602 visits in May 2024.  The PAL Center averaged 81 visits per day, and had 47 new enrollments over the past month.  Deputy Chief Mabin advised that the PAL Boxing team will travel to Florida this weekend, to train with the Sparring, Tampa PAL Boxing Club. 

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 June was 8 minutes and 38 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 June was 11 minutes and 13 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 as of June 30, 2024, there have been 44 fatality crashes with 49 victims.  During the same time period in 2023, there were 36 fatality crashes with 40 victims.  There were five fatalities in the month of June 2024.  Two of those have been cleared and charged in custody.  The remaining three are solved, but not yet cleared.  Four additional fatal crashes from previous months were cleared during this reporting period. 

Deputy Chief Mabin advised that members of the Traffic Division held ten DUI wolfpack enforcement activities in June, which resulted in 128 stops, 41 DUI arrests, and 158 total citations issued.  Additionally, there were another 69 DUI arrests made by patrol divisions during the month of June. 

Deputy Chief Mabin advised that members of the Traffic Division also held a joint aggressive driving/road rage operation with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office on June 14, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. to midnight.  This project highlighted highways and intersections that face a high number of traffic violations and accidents.  This operation resulted in 480 traffic stops and 417 issued citations. 

Deputy Chief Mabin advised that last week, members of the Traffic Division conducted speed enforcement operations near 470 and Raytown Road, 35th Street and 71 Highway, and I-29 and Waukomis.  In total, they stopped 135 vehicles and issued 129 speeding tickets and six warnings. 

Chief Graves commended Police Officer Alex Saragusa on being selected as the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s “Government Official of the Year” award. 

In response to a question from Commissioner Elder, Deputy Chief Mabin advised that specialized joint enforcement operations can be planned in one to three weeks.  If the operation is specific to KCPD, a response can be planned in as little as one day. 

  1. Administration Bureau. Chief Smith advised that Deputy Chief Luis Ortiz is currently attending the FBI Academy.  Major Dan Haley presented for Deputy Chief Ortiz during his absence.  Major Haley provided an update on Department staffing.  He advised that as of June 30, 2024, Department strength was 1,656.  For this time period, there were 1,086 sworn law enforcement personnel, 41 recruits, 524 professional staff, and five Board members; there were 212 total vacancies.

Major Haley advised that the 182nd Entrant Officer Class (EOC) began training on June 17, 2024.  He advised there are 48 in the process for the 183rd EOC that is scheduled to begin training in September.  Additionally, there are six pending job offers.  The Department is currently processing 25 lateral and re-hire officers. 

Major Haley advised that the Department hired one new member in the Communications Unit this month. He noted that there are 12 people in the process for possible eligibility and two pending job offers. 

The Department will hold law enforcement testing on August 28, 2024, September 26, 2024, and October 19, 2024, at the Regional Police Academy.  There was a testing session held on July 27, 2024.  Major Haley advised that 52 applicants tested, which is the largest number of participants the Department has had.  He commended the efforts of the members assigned to the Employment and Recruitment Section.  The Department continues to hire for all positions.  More information can be found at https://www.kcpd.org/careers/. 

  1. Executive Services Bureau.   Deputy Chief Derek McCollum presented the following items for Board approval:
  2. Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2024-25.  A memorandum dated July 19, 2024, was presented recommending approval of budget transfers.  This transfer will affect the General Fund, Parking Garage Fund, Police Grants Fund, and the Grants Special Revenue Fund. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, to approve the budget transfers as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

  1. Axon Taser 10 upgrade and My90 Software.  A memorandum dated July 18, 2024, was presented to recommend approval to purchase and upgrade from the Axon Taser X26P to the Axon Taser 10 and the Axon My90 software, at a total cost of $3,624,106.00.  This purchase also includes software and maintenance to the Department’s interview rooms at no additional cost.  The contract period is September 1, 2024, to December 15, 2029. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, to approve the purchase of the Axon Taser 10 and My90 software, at a total cost of $3,624,106.00.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.   

  1. Niche Annual Maintenance. A memorandum dated July 25, 2024, was presented to recommend approval to purchase annual maintenance from Niche Technologies, for the Niche Records Management System (RMS), at a total cost of $329,520.00.  The contract period is June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Romious, with a second by Commissioner Whittaker, to approve the purchase of annual maintenance for the NicheRMS from Niche Technologies, at a total cost of $329,520.00.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

            Deputy Chief McCollum congratulated Police Officer Kori Smeiska for receiving the Excellence in Partnership Award from Niche.  This award is presented to those that are not only recognized as trailblazers and innovators, but also those that exemplify the core values of collaboration, dedication, and community building within the law enforcement community.  Niche is used across the United States, Canada, and Australia, and Niche considers Officer Smeiska as a subject-matters expert.  

  1. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement True Up. A memorandum dated July 9, 2024, was presented to recommend approval to renew the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Insight Public Sector, at a total cost of $398,178.55.  The enterprise agreement affords the Department the ability to support software infrastructure that can maintain all users on the same versions of Microsoft software.  This purchase will be made utilizing OneIT funds.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Elder, to approve to approve the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal with Insight Public Sector, at a total cost of $398,178.55.   The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. Kansas City Area Transportation Authority MOU.  A memorandum dated July 17, 2024, was presented to recommend acceptance of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), in the amount of $742,400.00.  This MOU period is two years, and will be used to pay the salaries and benefits for two full-time officers to assist KCATA in preserving the peace, preventing crime, arresting offenders, and protecting the safety and welfare of the KCATA staff and citizens on or about KCATA property and bus stop areas. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, to accept the two-year KCATA MOU in the amount of $742,400.00.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. RFP #2023-18, 457 Plan and Investment Consulting Services for the BOPC Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan.  A memorandum dated July 22, 2024, was presented to recommend approval of a one-year contract renewal with the Hyas Group, for 457 plan and investment consulting services for employees.  All fees and expenses related to this deferred compensation plan is paid for by the participants and not by the Department.  In response to a question, Deputy Chief McCollum advised that Department members remain satisfied with the Hyas Group’s services.   

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, to approve the one-year contract renewal with the Hyas Group, for 457 deferred compensation plan and investment consulting services.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Fee Schedule.  A memorandum dated July 17, 2024, was presented to recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Fee Schedule.  Deputy Chief McCollum advised that these fees are reviewed annually, and many of the fee revisions were due to changes in salary and benefit calculations of the members providing the service, or a change in the cost of materials.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Romious, with a second by Commissioner Whittaker, to approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Fee Schedule, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

  1. 2024 COMBAT Law Enforcement School Based Initiative Cooperative Agreement.  A memorandum dated July 8, 2024, was presented to recommend acceptance of the 2024 COMBAT Law Enforcement School Based Initiative (LESBI), formerly known as the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program), Cooperative Agreement, in the amount of $225,000.00.  The funding period is January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Elder, to accept the 2024 COMBAT LESBI Cooperative Agreement, in the amount of $225,000.00.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

  1. Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Contract 24-CMV-MC-003.  A memorandum dated July 10, 2024, was presented to recommend acceptance of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MODOT) Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) contract 24-CMV-MC-003, in the amount of $1,437,568.60.  This award is 95 percent federally funded, with a five percent local match.  This is the 28th year of funding.  This funding is used for personnel, overtime, equipment, travel, and training for the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Section within the Traffic Division.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Romious, with a second by Commissioner Whittaker, to accept the MODOT MCSAP 24-CMV-MC-003 contract, in the amount of $1,437,568.60.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

  1. Chief’s Executive Officer. Deputy Chief Steve Young presented Procedural Instruction (PI) 15-10, DRAGNET Reports, with the recommendation to rescind the current policy.  Deputy Chief Young advised that the Department no longer uses DRAGNET Reports because members have transitioned to an online report writing system.  As such, this policy is no longer needed. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, to rescind PI 15-10, DRAGNET Reports.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. Office of General Counsel. General Counsel Nathan Weinert presented the following item for Board consideration:
  2. Private Officer License Appeal of Roslyn A. Wilson.  A memorandum dated July 24, 2024, was presented to recommend the denial of the unarmed private security license of Roslyn A. Wilson.  The basis for the denial is outlined in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations Section 10-2.050 (3) (C), which stipulates that the applicant must “not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in federal or state court.” Additionally, Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations Section 10-2.050 (3) (D), which stipulates in part that the applicant “must be of good moral character by having no felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions, or city ordinance convictions, an essential element which is fraud, dishonesty, an act of violence, bribery, illegal drug use, sexual misconduct, and other similar acts constituting moral turpitude.”  On January 10, 1996, Ms. Wilson was convicted of 13 felonies in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for forging and uttering.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Romious, with a second by Commissioner Elder, to uphold the Private Officer Licensing Unit’s decision to deny the unarmed private security license of Roslyn A. Wilson.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

  1. Office of Community Complaints. Executive Director Merrell Bennekin presented the Office of Community Complaints (OCC) 2024 semi-annual report.  He advised that to-date 2024, the OCC has received 159 complaints.  He explained that the OCC’s new tracking software includes all complaints submitted, not just those filed against members of KCPD.  He added that only 130 of the 159 complaints filed were against members of the Department; 29 complaints were made against people that are not members of KCPD.   

Mr. Bennekin advised that of the 159 complaints received, 52 of them were forwarded to the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) for formal investigation; the remaining 107 were categorized as non-investigative.  Of those forwarded to IAU, four were categorized as bias-based policing, four were discourtesy, nine were excessive use of force, six were harassment, 19 were improper member conduct, and ten were improper procedure.     Additionally, the Board and Chief Graves reviewed and concurred on 60 recommendations from the OCC.  The concurrences were as follows: 12 not-sustained, 14 exonerated, and ten sustained complaints; 24 other complaints were administratively closed for non-cooperation and withdrawn complaints. 

Mr. Bennekin advised that of the 107 non-investigative complaints, 58 were administratively closed, eight were closed due to non-cooperation, and 43 were able to be resolved without formal investigation. 

Mr. Kenner congratulated Senior Legal Analyst Johnie Ann Crawford for her retirement after 31 years of service in the Office of Community Complaints. 

  1. Public Comments. Ron Hunt expressed his thanks to the Department for their community engagement efforts.  He believes these efforts are making a positive difference in the community. 

            Dimitri Milligan spoke about an initiative called “Put Down the Guns, Put on the Skates.”  This program is held in Swope Park on Tuesday evenings, and provides a safe space for children and their families to get together with other community members.  This program also provides skates for participants.  Mr. Milligan invited members of the Department and Board to attend these events. 

  1. Approval of Minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, to approve the minutes of the Audit Committee meeting on June 24, 2024, and the minutes of the open session Board meeting on June 25, 2024.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.
  2. Mr. David Kenner. Mr. Kenner advised that he attended the KC 360 meeting last Thursday.  He noted that this group meets every Thursday morning at Rockhurst University.     Mr. Kenner welcomed Commissioner Elder to the Board. 
  3. Commissioner Ed Elder. Commissioner Elder thanked everyone for the warm welcome.  He stated that he is impressed with the work the Department does and has a deep appreciation for those serving this City. 
  4. Commissioner Madeline Romious. Commissioner Romious welcomed Commissioner Elder to the Board.  Commissioner Romious advised that she recently attended the monthly PAL luncheon, and she commended the work of the PAL program.  She thanked them for the opportunity to engage with other community partners. 
  5. Commissioner Tom Whittaker. Commissioner Whittaker also welcomed Commissioner Elder to the Board. 
  6. Commissioner Dawn Cramer. Commissioner Cramer welcomed Commissioner Elder to the Board.  She also expressed her thanks to PAL for the opportunity to engage at their monthly lunch meetings. 
  7. Scheduled meetings. The Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri has scheduled the following meetings:

 

Disciplinary Hearings:

 

BOPC 24-04

September 13, 2024, 9:00 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.


BOPC 24-05

THIS HEARING HAS BEEN CONTINUED FROM ITS CURRENT SETTING OF JULY 26, 2024, 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:

 

July 30, 2024, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

August 20, 2024, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

September 10, 2024, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

October 29, 2024, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

November 19, 2024, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

December 17, 2024, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

January 14, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

February 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

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

 

April 15, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

May 13, 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.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Whittaker, with a second by Commissioner Romious, and by vote indicated below, to go into closed session at 11:39 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 10, 2024, 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, July 30, 2024, 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:

Commissioner Ed Elder                                               -           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, July 30, 2024:

The Board went into closed session at 11:50 a.m.  Mayor Lucas joined the meeting at 12:02 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 Frank McClelland, et al. v. City of Kansas City, et al., in an amount not to exceed $___[1]. The vote was 5-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, Commissioner Elder 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 applications for continued employment of Sergeant David Kissee and Police Officer Kevin Eifert.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, Commissioner Elder 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 Board meeting on June 25, 2024.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, Commissioner Elder voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

4)         Following a motion by Mayor Lucas, and a second by Commissioner Whittaker, at 1:12 p.m., the Board voted to go into special closed session to discuss personnel matters.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, Commissioner Elder voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

5)         Following a motion by Commissioner Whittaker and a second by Mayor Lucas, at 2:05 p.m., the Board voted to come out of closed session and adjourn.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, Commissioner Elder voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

            The Board adjourned at 2:05 p.m.

[1] The amount is redacted under § 610.021(1), R.S.Mo., because no final disposition of the matter has occurred.