March 20, 2018, Meeting
MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018
A meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri was held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust Street, Kansas City.
PRESENT:
Commissioner Nathan Garrett, Vice-President
Commissioner Don Wagner, Treasurer
Commissioner Mark Tolbert, Member
Mayor Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr., Member
Mr. David V. Kenner, Secretary/Attorney
Richard C. Smith, Chief of Police
ABSENT:
Commissioner Leland M. Shurin, President
This meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Commissioner Garrett. Commissioner Shurin had an excused absence. Gina English, KCPD Social Services Coordinator, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chaplain Keith Ratcliffe provided the invocation. Mayor James joined the meeting at 9:57 a.m.
1. Awards and Commendations. The Special Unit Citation was presented to the Tactical Response Teams, for bringing comfort to numerous Department families that are coping with the loss of a loved one. The Tactical Teams perform several duties at the funerals of active and retired Department members. Tactical Response Team 1 serves as pall-bearers, and in addition to transporting the casket, they fold the American flag on it and give it to the ranking police commander for presentation to the family. Tactical Response Team 2 comprises the firing detail and provides a 21-gun salute. Tactical Response Team 3 serves as the color guard, presenting and moving flags during the ceremony. From 2016 to mid-2017, the Tactical Response Teams participated in 73 funerals.
In June 2017, an active KCPD member lost his battle with cancer. His family requested a full funeral ceremony with pall-bearers, color guard and firing detail. The four color guard members posted at the casket in pairs throughout the visitation, changing posts every 15 minutes. Their marching and ceremonial movements showed great respect and brought awe from the detective’s loved ones and Department members alike. The flag-folding and presentation to the family brought them lasting comfort. After the flawless 21-gun salute, Sergeant Hewitt even collected the spent shotgun shells and presented them to the family as a keepsake. Captain Carl Abraham said, “These officers consistently perform with the utmost professionalism and comportment in situations that are emotionally charged. The team members approach these duties with a high degree of respect and honor.”
The Life-Saving Award was presented to KCPD Social Services Coordinator Gina English. During her efforts to deter unruly behavior last summer, Ms. English got to know several young people who frequented the Country Club Plaza. Two of them were twin girls whom Ms. English was working to get into a stable home environment. They had run away several times. Late at night on September 20, 2017, an adult who had been acting as the twins’ guardian called Ms. English, telling Ms. English that the girls had contacted her and sounded intoxicated. The twins’ told their guardian that another under-age girl was in an apartment with them, and she was unconscious and wouldn’t wake up. The guardian tried to get in the apartment where they were but couldn’t. Not knowing what else to do, she called Ms. English.
Ms. English advised the woman to call 911, and then she headed to the apartment, as well. Once there, Ms. English contacted two officers who were nearby on a different incident. She asked them to help get the attention of the people in the apartment, so they would let the help in. They eventually got the people inside to come to the door and open it. Once inside, Ms. English saw several intoxicated juveniles, who appeared to be under the influence of a narcotic. One girl had over-dosed on drugs and alcohol. An ambulance took her to the hospital, where Ms. English went to follow up. The girl had to be intubated because she could no longer breathe on her own. She eventually recovered. Sergeant Scott Simons said he has no doubt that Ms. English’s quick actions saved the girl’s life, beginning with answering the call from the guardian who felt she had nowhere else to turn.
The Meritorious Service Award was presented to Sergeant Andrew Dorothy for his leadership and work ethic that has inspired his squad, made Kansas City safer and outshone most other patrol supervisors. Retired Officer Kevin Green called Sergeant Dorothy “the epitome of a silent servant” who “has an intrinsic drive to do what is right and instill the belief in others.” Retired Officer Green said when he was feeling less-than-motived in the field, Sergeant Dorothy’s work ethic inspired him. Every day at roll call, Sergeant Dorothy discusses crime issues officers need to work on, from crimes patterns to known individuals or groups. He asks officers daily to seek out someone wanted for felony offenses, and he reaches out to other Department elements to see who should be top priorities. This drives his officers to work together to achieve the best outcomes possible for the safety of their sector in Metro Patrol Division.
In about a year and a half, Sergeant Dorothy completed 186 police reports and made 100 arrests, including 54 felony arrests by himself. Many patrol sergeants completed just 20 reports and made fewer than 10 arrests during that time. Those numbers don’t include the arrests which Sergeant Dorothy assisted other officers. Sergeant Dorothy is always ready to help whoever needs it. Major Scott Glaeser said, “Sergeant Dorothy is an excellent example of the type of employee we all strive to be.”
The Certificate of Commendation was presented to Detective David Albers for his dedication and commitment to the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force, the Crimes Against Children Unit, and for protecting and getting justice for child victims. Detective Albers has been investigating child exploitation and child pornography cases as a member of the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force since 2013, after working seven years in the Crimes Against Children Unit. Detective Albers works numerous cases that involve horrific acts against child victims, and he puts forth the maximum effort on each one, despite how emotionally taxing the cases are. Detective Albers is a leader among his peers, who frequently look to him for advice and guidance in their investigations.
One example of Detective Albers dedication is when he was asked to assist with a developing investigation in the late afternoon of Friday, March 10, 2017. With limited information, he gained critical information about the case and made it look effortless. He made an account on the app called KIK and ran with it, obtaining the suspect’s name and address within a matter of hours. Sergeant Dumit said, “Detective Albers worked with the same tenacity and care as if the victim were a member of his own family.” The investigation revealed a man was molesting his 5-year-old daughter, and thanks to Detective Albers’ work that day, she was rescued from further abuse, and her father was arrested.
The Certificate of Appreciated was presented to City of Truth Church, Pastor Armour Stephenson, and Sherry Thomas. When tensions between police and the people they serve were running high after five Dallas police officers were assassinated on July 7, 2016, Sergeant Melanie Madonia said officers were unsure about what direction our community would take the narrative, and whether community support would remain. In the days that followed the Dallas officers’ murders, City of Truth Church reached out to Metro Patrol Division and asked then-Captain James Thomas if they could bring food, fellowship and prayer to the station.
Ever since, City of Truth Church, its leadership and members have been steadfast in their support of officers and civilians who work at Metro Patrol Division. Every month, they bring a meal and encourage officers. They make a point to visit a different watch every month, often on holidays, so every officer is reached. This has led to invaluable relationships and understanding.
Under the leadership of Pastor Stephenson, Sherry Thomas serves as the primary point of contact and coordinator. She reminds station personnel of when they’ll be visiting and always asks if there are any specific needs police have that church members can be praying for. Even as they were in limbo between church buildings, members of City of Truth Church made supporting Metro Patrol Division a priority. More than two dozen church members and their children have come to the station to bless officers and civilian staff.
The Board took a recess at 9:49 a.m., and resumed at 9:59 a.m.
2. Chief Richard C. Smith. Chief Richard Smith advised that on March 25, 2018, the probationary police officers that graduated from the Academy in January will be off of break-in. At that time, the Community Interaction Officer positions will be fully staffed, with two officers at each patrol division station. At each patrol division station, one Community Interaction Officer (CIO) will work during the daytime hours and the other will work during the evening hours. CIOs bridge the gap between the Department and neighborhoods throughout the City. CIOs are responsible for meeting with neighborhood associations in their patrol division and addressing quality of life issues such as code violations, trash, illegal dumping, etc.
Chief Smith advised that the Department is currently completing background investigations and hiring process on the applicants for the new social worker positions. Six social workers will be hired and placed at each division station. Chief Smith said the Department will have a press-release in the near future, to name the applicants selected for these positions. Gina English is the KCPD Social Services Coordinator. These social workers will assist members of the community in getting the resources they need, and act as a mentor to bring long-term solutions to the problems they are facing.
Chief Smith stated that he had the opportunity to hear Mr. Neal Tyler, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, speak at the Major City Chiefs Conference last October. Mr. Tyler spoke about an initiative he started at his Department: The Leadership in Ethics Initiative. The objective of the initiative is to more effectively communicate with and mentor our members and improve decision-making skills, particularly in ethical based situations. Mr. Tyler visited KCPD last week, and began conducting a 3-day supervisor train-the-trainer course, as well as teaching the first course to a group of Department supervisors. Eventually all supervisors on the Department will receive this training.
3. Public Comments. Ms. Sam Yates, local designer and graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute, spoke about her journey in finding good design and positive influences leading her to work for groups such as Stand Up KC, Communities Creating Opportunity, and Kansas City Public Television. During research for her thesis about influences on design on social justice and restorative justice, Ms. Yates came across the Ryan Stokes’ case. Ms. Yates explained that she did not know Mr. Stokes, but was overcome with the need to reach out for justice for Ryan. Ms. Yates met with the Stokes’ family, in hopes that her ability to design could raise awareness about Ryan. Ms. Yates co-planned an event in the Power and Light District, and designed t-shirts that represented different blocks of Ryan’s life. Ms. Yates said the turnout and support at the event was wonderful. Ms. Yates asked that the Department and the City to work with her to bring restorative justice back to Ryan Stokes’ name, in hopes to build a better community connection, and see each other as allies and not enemies.
4. Health Care Insurance RFP. Mr. Bob Charlesworth, Charlesworth Consulting, presented the Health Care Benefit Summary effective May 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019. Mr. Charlesworth recommended the Department remain with BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas City.
5. Approval of minutes. A motion was made by Mayor James, with a second by Commissioner Tolbert, to approve the minutes of the open meeting on February 13, 2018. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
6. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 99. Sergeant Brad Lemon thanked Mr. Charlesworth for all the information he provided on health care insurance. Sergeant Lemon spoke about the Regional Fallen Officers Memorial Garden, being constructed at the Academy. Sergeant Lemon encouraged people to view the Memorial Garden website (www.kclemg.org), and thanked everyone for the donations thus far. Sergeant Lemon also spoke about Missouri House Bill 1411, which includes peer counseling for police officers. The Bill passed in the House, and is currently on the Senate floor. Sergeant Lemon thanked the Department and the City for all their efforts to get the Department fully-staffed. He also thanked the Department for their involvement in the funeral for Fallen Clinton Officer Christopher Ryan Morton.
7. Executive Services Bureau. Deputy Chief Roger Lewis presented the following items for Board approval:
a. Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2017-18. A memorandum dated March 9, 2018, was presented to recommend approval of budget transfers. This budget transfer will affect the General Fund, the Public Safety Sales Tax Fund, and the Police Grants Fund.
A motion was made by Mayor James, with a second by Commissioner Tolbert, to approve the budget transfers as presented. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
b. Ordinance to increase Jackson County Drug TAX (COMBAT) in Fiscal Year 2017-18. A memorandum dated March 9, 2018, was presented which explained that funding from the Jackson County Drug Tax (COMBAT) has increased since the Department’s budget was adopted. The increased funding allows the Department to increase civilian staffing at the Crime Laboratory. Deputy Chief Lewis presented an ordinance that provides additional funding for these positions through April 30, 2018.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wagner, with a second by Commissioner Tolbert, to authorize submission of the proposed ordinance to the City Council. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
c. Adjustments to Special Revenue Accounts for Fiscal Year 2017-18. A memorandum dated March 9, 2018, was presented to recommend approval of adjustments to the special revenue accounts. These adjustments will affect the Special Services Fund: Financial Services – Minor Equipment, Chief’s Office – Honorariums, and Chief’s Office – Food.
A motion was made by Mayor James, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve the adjustments to the special revenue accounts as presented. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
d. Adjustments to Special Revenue Accounts for Fiscal Year 2017-18. A memorandum dated March 9, 2018, was presented to recommend approval of adjustments to the special revenue accounts. These adjustments will affect the Special Services Fund: Wellness Program Proceeds and Contractual Services.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tolbert, with a second by Mayor James, to approve the adjustments to the special revenue accounts as presented. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
e. Department Video Conferencing. A memorandum dated March 5, 2018, was presented to recommend approval for the purchase of hardware, software and services from Alexander Open Systems at a cost of $96,734.32, from World Wide Technology at a cost of $38,453.41, from Dell Computers at a cost of $21,011.08, and Amazon.com at a cost of $326.25, for a total expenditure of $156,525.06, to be used for deployment of video conferencing at ten Department locations. Funding has been secured by the Police Foundation of Kansas City, and will be matched by the City of Kansas City, Missouri.
A motion was made by Mayor James, with a second by Commissioner Tolbert, to approve the purchase of hardware, software and services for deployment of video conferencing at ten Department locations, at a total expenditure of $156,525.06. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
f. Portable Cameras. A memorandum dated March 9, 2018, was presented to recommend approval for the purchase of camera equipment from Electronic Technology Inc. at a cost of $119,415.00, installation support supplies at a cost of $14,142.32, and cellular data services at a cost of $3,840.00, for a total anticipated expenditure of $137,397.32. The Police Foundation, with matching funds from the City of Kansas City, Missouri, has approved funding for this purchase, not to exceed $139,000.00.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wagner, with a second by Commissioner Tolbert, to approve the purchase of portable cameras at a total anticipated expenditure of $137,397.32. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
g. Portable License Plate Readers. A memorandum dated March 5, 2018, was presented to recommend approval for the purchase of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) and equipment from Electronic Technology, Inc. at a cost of $124,130.00, installation supplies at a cost of $9,236.70, and Sprint Cellular data cards at a cost of $3,840.00, for a total anticipated expenditure of $137,206.70, with the cost not to exceed $138,965.60. The Police Foundation, with matching funds from the City of Kansas City, Missouri, has approved funding for the purchase of twenty additional portable license plate readers, for a total anticipated expenditure of $137,206.70.
A motion was made by Mayor James, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve the purchase of twenty portable license plate readers at a total anticipated expenditure of $137,206.70. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
h. Bid No. 2016-4: Ford Parts and Accessories. A memorandum dated March 5, 2018, was presented to recommend approval of a one-year contract renewal with Thoroughbred Ford, to provide Ford parts and accessories. The pricing will remain the same as originally bid at dealer cost plus 3%. The contract period is May 1, 2018, through April 30, 2019. The total anticipated expenditure is $148,394.68.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tolbert, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve the one-year contract with Thoroughbred Ford, at a total anticipated expenditure of $148,394.68. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
i. Bid No. 2016-3: Motorcraft Parts, Brakes/Components and Accessories.
A memorandum dated February 26, 2018, was presented to recommend
approval of a one-year contract with Factory Motor Parts, to provide motorcraft parts, brakes/components and accessories. The pricing increased from 8% under dealers cost to 4% under dealers cost due to manufacturer’s increase. The contract period is May 1, 2018, through April 30, 2019. The total anticipated annual expenditure is $168,890.19.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wagner, with a second by Mayor James, to approve the one-year contract with Factory Motor Parts, at a total anticipated annual expenditure of $168,890.19. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
j. Program Order #2 for Work Zone Program Order #CWZEE05Z. A memorandum dated February 13, 2018, was presented to recommend acceptance of the Program Order #2 for the Work Zone Program Order #CWZEE05Z, to increase the contract amount by $120,000.00 for the period beginning July 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2018. The new award total will be $162,000.00. The program provides funding for overtime that is worked to increase safety and deter accidents in work zones.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tolbert, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to accept the award as presented. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
k. Stop Violence Against Women Prevent and Prosecute Award. A memorandum dated March 12, 2018, was presented to recommend acceptance of the Stop Violence Against Women Prevent and Prosecute Award in the amount of $285,584.36 (68% federally matched – $194,197.37, 32% locally matched – $91,386.99) for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tolbert, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to accept the award as presented. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
l. Bid No. 2017-6: Ammunition/Munitions Contract. A memorandum dated March 5, 2018, was presented to recommend approval for the renewal of Bid No. 2017-6 for ammunitions and munitions at a total anticipated expenditure of $478,606.25. The contract period will be May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tolbert, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve the renewal of Bid. No 2017-6 as presented. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
m. Communications Unit Update. Deputy Chief Lewis provided an update on the Communications Unit. He advised that to-date 2018, the Communications Unit has taken 140,550 calls; 8,750 of those calls have been from the 911 system. The 911 call times are continuing to decrease. The average 911 call time for the month of February was 17 seconds, compared to 18 seconds in January, and 21 seconds in December. There are currently five open positions within the Communications Unit. Several applicants are in various stages of the hiring process. Three new members will begin training within the next few weeks. The Communications Unit reduced mandatory overtime hours by approximately 500 hours from the previous month.
Deputy Chief Lewis advised that on March 6, 2018, Communications Unit Supervisor Andrea Khan was awarded the 2017 Supervisor of the Year Award at the Missouri Public Safety Communications Conference in Saint Louis, Missouri. This is a state-wide award, and Supervisor Khan is the only supervisor in the Communications career field within Missouri that has ever received this award. Supervisor Khan was in the audience, and was congratulated by the Board.
8. Professional Development and Research Bureau. Deputy Chief Bob Kuehl presented the Academy Class Summary for March 2018. He advised that there is an average 10% loss of recruits in each Academy class, due to various reasons. He also explained the process of recycling injured recruits.
Deputy Chief Kuehl requested Board approval for the following consent agenda item:
a. Project #1031: Ride Along Program
A motion was made by Commissioner Wagner, with a second by Mayor James, to approve the consent agenda item as presented. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
9. Investigations Bureau. Deputy Chief David Bosworth presented the Board with the Investigations Bureau reports for February 2018. Deputy Chief Bosworth advised that to-date in 2018, there have been 26 homicides, compared to 26 at this time last year. To-date in 2018, there has been 56 drive-by shootings, compared to 65 at this time last year. Chief Smith advised that the increase of the TIPS Hotline Reward to $5,000 has resulted in more tips received.
10. Administration Bureau. Deputy Chief Karl Oakman requested Board approval for remain with BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas City for the contract period of May 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wagner, with a second by Commissioner Tolbert, to remain with BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas City effective May 1, 2018. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
Deputy Chief Oakman presented the Regional Criminalistics Division monthly statistics for March 2018. Regional Criminalistics Division Director Linda Netzel explained that all backlog at the lab continues to decrease, with the exception of the DNA section. Approximately 4% of the Crime Lab’s productivity was dedicated to outside agencies. In addition to many regional outside agencies, the FBI, ATF, Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office and the Jackson County Medical Examiner also use the Crime Lab’s services. In response to a question, Director Netzel explained that limiting services to outside agencies in an effort to decrease the backlog would impact grant funding and would result in losing personnel.
Deputy Chief Oakman provided an update on the Department’s recruitment efforts. Through the newly launched online application, the Department has received 450 online applications. The Department has also attended many career fairs over the past few months, and has reached 245 people that have shown interest in the Department’s open positions. The Department will offer an open testing session on April 14-15, 2018, for law enforcement applicants. There are currently 136 applicants signed up for the open testing session. Deputy Chief Oakman advised that the Department will host three Youth Police Academy sessions during the summer. Chief Smith has started a new initiative to increase recruitment at the college level; Commanders on the Department will visit their alma maters to establish recruitment contacts with these various colleges and universities. Recruitment contacts have already been established through this initiative with approximately 20 colleges. The Department Media Unit has created the hashtag “#BeKCPD.” The hashtag will be used as a recruiting slogan on all Department social media. The Board thanked Deputy Chief Oakman for his increased efforts and dedication to Department recruiting efforts.
11. Patrol Bureau. Deputy Chief Sharon Laningham advised that she and Major Karen True will be attending their alma mater, Northwest Missouri State University, on Friday, March 30, 2018, to inform the criminal justice class about KCPD. Deputy Chief Laningham advised that 300 KCPD officers were present at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. She stated that the Parade was a success, with low calls for service and only eight ambulance calls with five transports to area hospitals. There were two wolf packs throughout the entire day; 58 stops were conducted, 17 DUI arrests were made, and 65 citations were issued.
Deputy Chief Laningham presented the Monthly Crime and Offense Summary dated January 2018. She advised that burglaries have decreased by 41% year-to-date. The median response time for Priority 10 calls increased slightly for this time period, but remained below the average response time in 2017.
Deputy Chief Laningham presented the Traffic Summary for the month of February 2018. She advised that to-date 2018, there has been 23,064 traffic citations issued, compared to 20,116 at this time last year. To-date in 2018, there have been seven fatalities, compared to 14 at this time last year. Deputy Chief Laningham presented the February 2018 Executive Summary.
12. Office of General Counsel. The Board welcomed the new General Counsel, Jennifer Atterbury. Ms. Atterbury stated she had nothing for discussion at this time.
13. Human Resources. Director Meredith Rund presented the Personnel Summary dated March 2, 2018. For this time period, Department strength is 1,289 law enforcement and 525 civilians.
Director Rund presented a memorandum dated March 9, 2018, to recommend approval of RFP 2018-02: Workers’ Compensation and Psychological Services.
A motion was made by Mayor James, with a second by Commissioner Tolbert, to approve RFP 2018-02 as presented. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
14. Office of Community Complaints. Director Merrell Bennekin stated he had nothing for discussion at this time.
15. Scheduled meetings.
The Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri has scheduled the following meetings:
Special Meeting:
April 24, 2018, 8:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City. This is an open meeting being held to discuss budgetary items via telephone conference.
Audit Committee Meeting:
June 22, 2018, 2:00 p.m., at Levy Craig Law Firm, 4520 Main Street, Suite 1600, Kansas City.
Regular Meetings:
April 10, 2018, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.
May 8, 2018, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.
June 12, 2018, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.
July 10, 2018, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.
August 14, 2018, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.
September 17, 2018, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.
October 9, 2018, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.
November 13, 2018, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.
December 17, 2018, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.
A motion was made by Mayor James, with a second by Commissioner Tolbert, and by vote indicated below, to adjourn its open meeting at 11:48 a.m. and reconvene in closed session 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 September 14, 2017, 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, March 20, 2018, at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 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 Sylvester “Sly” James – Aye
Commissioner Nathan Garrett – Aye
Commissioner Mark Tolbert – Aye
Commissioner Don Wagner – 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 March 20, 2018:
Commissioner Shurin had an excused absence from the meeting.
1) Following a motion by Commissioner Tolbert, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, the Board voted to approve the applications for continued employment of Deputy Chief Sharon Laningham and Reserve Sergeant Richard Sticken. The vote was 4-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Garrett voted Aye, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, and Commissioner Wagner voted Aye.
1 Name redacted for privacy and confidentiality reasons.
2) Following a motion by Mayor James, with a second by Commissioner Tolbert, the Board voted to approve the non-duty related disability retirement of xxxxx1. The vote was 4-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Garrett voted Aye, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, and Commissioner Wagner voted Aye.
3) Following a motion by Commissioner Tolbert, with a second by Mayor James, the Board voted to approve certain limited settlement authority for the worker’s compensation claim for Charles Williams. The vote was 4-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Garrett voted Aye, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, and Commissioner Wagner voted Aye.
4) Following a motion by Mayor James, with a second by Commissioner Tolbert, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the closed session of the Board of Police Commissioners on February 13, 2018. The vote was 4-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Garrett voted Aye, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, and Commissioner Wagner voted Aye.
5) Following a motion by Mayor James, with a second by Commissioner Tolbert, the Board voted to approve the purchase of Gladiator Forensics products for the amount of $158,600, with $35,000 of the cost coming from HIDTA funding and the remaining cost coming from federal forfeiture funds. The vote was 4-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Garrett voted Aye, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, and Commissioner Wagner voted Aye.
6) Following a motion by Commissioner Tolbert, with a second by Commissioner Garrett, the Board voted to come out of closed session and adjourn. The vote was 4-0 in favor. Following polling, Mayor James voted Aye, Commissioner Garrett voted Aye, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, and Commissioner Wagner voted Aye.
The meeting adjourned at 1:33 p.m.
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