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November 15, 2022

Publish Date 11/15/2022

MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022

 

 

A meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri was held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in the Community Room at Police Headquarters, 1125 Locust Street, Kansas City.

 

PRESENT:

Commissioner Mark Tolbert, President

Commissioner Cathy Dean, Vice President

Commissioner Don Wagner, Treasurer

Commissioner Dawn Cramer, Member

Mayor Quinton Lucas, Member

Mr. David Kenner, Secretary/Attorney

Joseph Mabin, Chief of Police

 

This meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Commissioner Tolbert.  Captain Brian Bartch led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Chaplain Herman Gantt provided the invocation. 

  1. City Council Presentation. Mayor Quinton Lucas advised that Councilwoman Andrea Bough, Ryana Parks-Shaw, 6th District At-Large, will not be able to make today’s meeting.  Mayor Lucas advised that Kansas City is currently hosting the National League of Cities, which includes council members and mayors from around the country. 
  2. Guest Presentations. President M. Tye Grant of the Police Foundation and Ryan Irsik of Walmart presented the Department with a $15,000 check to help officers and social workers provide community members in need with food and clothing.  Mr. Irsik recently saw a Department social media post regarding officers using their own money to buy groceries for a family, which made him want to help.  The Department thanked the Police Foundation, Mr. Irsick, and Walmart for their generous donation.

Mr. Doug Jones, City Auditor, presented a performance audit for Fiscal Year 2023 First Quarter spending from the Community Policing and Prevention Fund (CPPF).  He advised that the Department reported spending about a third of the funds appropriated to the CPPF and allocating these expenditures to eligible spending categories; the Department spent $10,496,748 of CPPF funds in the first quarter, and the remaining balance totals $22,864,171.  The Department spent 100 percent of the appropriation for the Special Operations and Traffic Divisions in the first quarter.  The Department also reported allocating costs for 36 new officers to this CPPF category by the end of the first quarter.  The City Auditor’s Office did not make any recommendations.  Mr. Jones thanked the Department for their cooperation during this audit.

  1. Crime Reporting/Gun Crime. Acting Deputy Chief Keith Kirchhoff provided an update on monthly crime statistics.  He advised that to-date in 2022, there have been 147 homicides, compared to 135 at this same time in 2021; the five-year average of homicides for this same time period is 136.  He noted that there has not been a homicide in the City in the last two weeks.  The Department has cleared 59 homicides this year and 14 additional cases from previous years, totaling 73 total homicides cleared in 2022.

Acting Deputy Chief Kirchhoff advised there have been 482 non-fatal shootings year-to-date, compared to 453 for this same time period in 2021.  There were 54 non-fatal shootings in October 2022, compared to 51 in October 2021.  Acting Deputy Chief Kirchhoff presented statistics on suspect and victim characteristics for the month of September 2022.

Acting Deputy Chief Kirchhoff advised that the Department recovered 193 firearms in October 2022, compared to 228 in October 2021.  The five-year average of recovered firearms for the month of October is 209.  The Department has recovered 2,119 firearms year-to-date 2022. 

            Acting Deputy Chief Kirchhoff spoke about cases submitted for prosecution.  In October 2022, there were 255 cases submitted for prosecution; there were 200 cases submitted to Jackson County, 19 in Clay County, and six in Platte County.  Acting Deputy Chief Kirchhoff reported that 168 of those cases were filed, and 82 cases were declined. 

            In response to a question from Commissioner Dean, Acting Deputy Chief Kirchhoff advised that it is important for stolen guns to be reported to police.  Acting Deputy Chief advised that the Property Crimes Division is creating a new report to align with the reorganization of the Division, which has resulted in inaccuracies on this month’s report on property crime totals.

            Acting Deputy Chief Kirchhoff advised that there were 25 missing persons reported in the month of October; 22 of them have been located.  He encouraged the public to report missing persons immediately to the police.  He noted that you do not have to be next of kin to report a person missing. 

            Acting Deputy Chief Kirchhoff advised that the Regional Police Academy recently held a Detective School.  There were 82 attendees from six different agencies, including KCPD. 

  1. Community Outreach. Acting Deputy Chief Stacey Graves presented for Deputy Chief Karen True in her absence.  She presented monthly statistics for the Patrol Bureau.  During the month of October, the 911 Call Center received 87,444 calls for service, compared to 85,470 in October 2021.  To-date 2022, the Department has received 832,629 calls for service, compared to 838,303 at this same time period in 2021.  The median response time for priority 10 (also known as priority one) calls for the month of October was 8.07 minutes; the Department’s goal for priority 10 calls is 7.50 minutes.  The median response time for priority 20 (also known as priority two) calls for the month of October was 9.98 minutes; the Department’s goal for priority 20 calls is 9.00. 

Acting Deputy Chief Graves advised that to-date 2022, there have been 76 traffic accident fatalities, compared to 71 at this same time period in 2021.  Over 70 percent of the fatality victims were white males, half of them were the vehicle driver, over 50 percent were not wearing a seatbelt, and 40 percent involving intoxication impairment.  Acting Deputy Chief Graves advised that the intersection of 71 Highway and Gregory Boulevard remains the City’s highest crash location. 

Acting Deputy Chief Graves spoke about street racers and sideshows.  She advised that these events are becoming a huge problem in the City and nationwide.  Injury accidents, shootings, and homicides are occurring at these events.  Acting Deputy Chief Graves played the Department’s public service announcement (PSA) video regarding street racing and sideshows.  Acting Deputy Chief Graves advised that the Department is working with the City and prosecutors to help with enforcement efforts to end street racing and sideshows in the City.

Social Services Coordinator Tamara McIntosh provided an update on the Department’s Social Worker Program.  KCPD social workers recently attended Human Trafficking Training in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Public Safety Social Workers Training in Indianapolis, Indiana.  The trainings were very informative.

Ms. McIntosh advised that the social workers are receiving approximately 15-20 referrals per week, and the majority of referrals come from the East Patrol Division.  Ms. McIntosh advised that there are two vacant social worker positions, one at North Patrol and one at Shoal Creek Patrol.  Ms. McIntosh believes the Department and City would benefit from increasing the number of Department social workers. 

  1. Administration Bureau. Deputy Chief Michael Hicks provided an update on Department staffing.  As of October 31, 2022, Department strength was 1,671.  For this time period, there were 1,119 sworn law enforcement personnel, 42 recruits, and 510 career civilians.  There are currently 203 total vacancies.  Deputy Chief Hicks advised that at this same time period in 2021, Department strength was 1,697.

            Deputy Chief Hicks advised that on October 16, 2022, KCPD added 26 additional recruits to create the 176th Entrant Officer Class.  The 175th Entrant Officer Class will graduate on Friday, November 18, 2022.  The Employment Unit is now recruiting for another class, which will begin in January 2023. 

            The Board congratulated Deputy Chief Hicks on his upcoming retirement. 

  1. Executive Services Bureau. Acting Deputy Chief Derek McCollum presented for Deputy Chief Doug Niemeier in his absence.  Acting Deputy Chief McCollum presented the following items for Board approval:
  2. Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2022-23.  A memorandum dated November 2, 2022, was presented recommending approval of budget transfers.  This transfer will affect the General Fund, Police Drug Enforcement Fund, Police Grants Fund, and the Grants Special Revenue Fund. 

            In response to a question from Mayor Lucas, Acting Deputy Chief McCollum advised that these transfers are not taking funds out of salaries.  He also advised that due to staffing shortages, overtime expenses have increased.  The Department has continued researching liability insurance options to help offset legal expenses such as settlements.  More information regarding liability insurance options will be presented at a later meeting. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve the budget transfers as presented.  The vote was 4-1 in favor, with Mayor Lucas voting Nay.

  1. Adjustment to Special Revenue Accounts for Fiscal Year 2022-23.  A memorandum dated November 3, 2022, was presented to recommend approval of an appropriation of $2,500,000 to the Liability Self Retention Fund from the General Fund Risk Management Fund for anticipated claims.  The appropriation of $4,500,000 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Liability Self-Retention Fund to the Contractual Services – Settlement Fund in the Liability Self-Retention Fund. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the adjustments to special revenue accounts as presented.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. Avamar/Data Domain Replacement.  A memorandum dated October 5, 2022, was presented to recommend approval for the purchase of Avamar/Data Domain replacement to ConvergeOne, at a total cost of $338,022.46, utilizing the Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City Contract (GSDGKC) MO-C062518. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the purchase of Avamar/Data Domain replacement, at a total cost of $338,022.46, utilizing the GSDGKC MO-C062518 contract.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. Alarm Upgrade. A memorandum dated November 3, 2022, was presented to recommend approval of an alarm upgrade with C&C Group, at a total cost of $164,450.00.  The alarm upgrade covers all intrusion alarms at Department facilities.  This fiscal year total cost is $79,250.00, and the previous fiscal year cost has a total of $85,200.00; these two costs make up the total project cost of $164,450.00. 

Mayor Lucas suggested, as a cost-savings mechanism, to ask the City to fund this expense since the Department’s facilities are owned by the City.  Acting Deputy Chief McCollum advised that this is an immediate need.  The Board tabled the discussion for closed session.

  1. Bid No. 2023-12, False Alarm Management. A memorandum dated November 1, 2022, was presented to recommend approval to award Bid No. 2023-12, the outsourcing of false alarm management to Central Square, at no cost to the Department.  The RFP was conducted in an effort to reduce community alarm permit prices, seek a fiscally responsible way to upgrade the Department’s current alarm management software programs, and account for potential attrition within the Private Alarm Section. 

A motion was made by Mayor Lucas, with a second by Commissioner Dean, to award Bid No. 2023-12, the outsourcing of false alarm management to Central Square, at no cost to the Department.  The vote was 5-0 in favor. 

  1. RFP 2019-5, Audit Services. A memorandum dated October 10, 2022, was presented to recommend approval to renew the Auditing Services contract with Hood & Associates (formerly Cochran Head Vick & Co.), at a total cost of $79,480.00.  The contract period is February 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024.  The original contract was accepted by the Board in January 2019, with an option to renew for four one-year periods; this is the final one-year renewal period.

A motion was made by Commissioner Wagner, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to approve a one-year renewal contract for auditing services with Hood & Associates, at a total cost of $79,480.00.  The vote was 5-0 in favor. 

  1. RFP 2023-13, Risk Management System. A memorandum dated November 7, 2022, was presented to recommend approval to award RFP 2023-13, Risk Management System, to Origami Risk.  This is a one-year contract, with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The total anticipated cost for the first year is $165,675.00, with each additional contract year being $80,550.00.  The overall contract cost will be $326,775.00.

In response to a question from Mayor Lucas, General Counsel Holly Dodge advised that the Department’s current risk management software has reached end-of-life, and the Department is in need of a more robust system.  This software tracks information pertaining to claims and litigation, Internal Affairs investigations, and workers’ compensation.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve a one-year contract with Origami Risk for a risk management system, at a total cost of $165,675.00.  The vote was 4-1 in favor, with Mayor Lucas voting Nay.

  1. 2019 Project Safe Neighborhood Subaward 2020-GP-BX-0062. A memorandum dated October 25, 2022, was presented to recommend acceptance of the KC Crime Commission 2019 Project Safe Neighborhood Subaward 2020-GP-BX-0062, in the amount of $161,716.00.  This funding is for a Gang Squad Analyst and a Crime Gun Intelligence Center Analyst.  The amended award is for the extension of the grant period from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022 to October 1, 2020 to September 20, 2023.  The grant extension will enable the Department to expend the funds requested for the hiring of personnel.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to accept the 2019 Project Safe Neighborhood Subaward 2020-GP-BX-0062, in the amount of $161,716.00.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. 2022 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Award. A memorandum dated November 2, 2022, was presented to recommend acceptance of the 2022 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Award in the amount of $653,764.00.  This award provides salary and benefits for six Forensic Specialists, equipment, supplies, travel, and training.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to approve the 2022 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Award in the amount of $653,764.00.  The vote was 5-0 in favor. 

  1. Law Enforcement Support Office Property Program. A memorandum dated November 2, 2022, was presented to recommend approval of the application for participation in the Missouri Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Support Office Property Program and State Plan of Operations.  The Department has identified needs for robots, robot parts, and demo kits for use within the Bomb and Arson Section; this application will enable the Department to acquire this equipment with little or no cost.      

Commissioner Dean requested that the Department keep the Board apprised of the equipment that is requested through this program. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to approve the Department’s participation in the Law Enforcement Support Office Property Program.  The vote was 5-0 in favor. 

  1. Requested Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. A memorandum dated September 29, 2022, was presented for approval of the Department’s requested budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.  The requested budget totals $294,654,800.  This compares to $26,915,126 for Fiscal Year 2022-23, an overall increase of 9.6 percent.  The City’s General Fund requested budget is $250,901,868, with other City funds appropriations totaling $20,560,892, and $23,192,040 from Treasurer’s Accounts. 

            The Requested Budget allows for 1,250 law enforcement and 616 civilian positions.  It also includes a starting pay increase for officers, as well as annual salary increases for all employees.  The Department’s minimum staffing number is 1,382, and the Department does not anticipate meeting that number during the upcoming fiscal year. 

            There are five decision packages in the requested budget which includes portable radio system upgrades, mobile command radio upgrades, retention bonuses, network maintenance hardware, and end-of-life computer replacements.  The Board inquired as to why radios are included as a decision package because they were under the impression that the issue had been resolved.  Acting Deputy Chief McCollum explained that the Department identified Motorola as a potential vendor, and they were willing to agree to a leasing option to spread the expense over a period of time.  The Department cannot enter into a multi-year agreement, so the City has to contract with the vendor.  The cost of this project continues to increase, and the radios have reached end of life.  Acting Deputy Chief McCollum advised that the City Manager’s Office told the Department to request the funds in its budget.  The Board discussed potential funding for this project.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Wagner, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to remove the portable radio system and mobile command radio upgrades from the decision package, and include it in the regular requested budget and paid for using the minor equipment fund.  The vote was 4-1 in favor, with Mayor Lucas voting Nay. 

            Commissioner Tolbert requested that General Counsel Holly Dodge draft a Memorandum of Understanding with the City for the radio project. 

  1. Professional Development and Research Bureau. Acting Deputy Chief Paul Luster presented the Basic Training Class Summary for October 2022.  He advised that the 175th Entrant Officer Class will graduate on November 18, 2022.  There are 15 KCPD recruits and 13 recruits from outside agencies in this class.  The 176th Entrant Officer Class began training on October 18, 2022, and is expected to graduate on May 4, 2023.  There are 26 KCPD recruits and 14 recruits from outside agencies in this class.  Acting Deputy Chief Luster noted that two of the entrant officers in the 176th Class were originally in the 175th Class, but were recycled due to injuries. 

Acting Deputy Chief Luster presented the following items for the consent agenda:

  1. Project 1261: Use of Department and Private Vehicles
  2. Project 1391: Holiday Compensation
  3. Project 1349: Police Involved Incident Response

Acting Deputy Chief Luster advised that Project 1261, Use of Department and

Private Vehicles, was updated to reflect residency requirement changes.  Acting Deputy Chief Luster advised that Department members are only able to take home Department-issued vehicles if they reside within Kansas City, Missouri and the cities it encompasses (i.e., Avondale, Gladstone, Lake Waukomis, Oakwood Oaks, Randolph, Birmingham, Grandview, North Kansas City, Oakwood Park, Raytown, Ferrelview, Houston Lake, Oakview, and Platte Woods).  Mayor Lucas stated that he appreciates the compromise, but believes the presence of police vehicles in Kansas City neighborhoods is important. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner

Wagner, to approve Project 1261, Use of Department and Private Vehicles, as presented.  The vote was 4-1 in favor, with Mayor Lucas voting Nay.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve Project 1391, Holiday Compensation, as presented.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve Project 1349, Police Involved Incident Response, as presented.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

            At last month’s meeting, Commissioner Dean requested that the Research and Development Division conduct research into child care opportunities for Department members.  Acting Deputy Chief Luster advised that the Department is actively looking into this request, and will have a report for the Board at a future meeting.

  1. Office of General Counsel. General Counsel Holly Dodge presented the October 2022 Private Officers Licensing Unit Monthly Summary.  In October 2022, there were 27 private officer license suspensions, seven license denials, and zero revocations.

            Ms. Dodge presented the following Private Officer Licensing Appeals:

  1. Private Officer Licensing Appeal: Reco A. Birge.  A memorandum dated November 1, 2022, was presented to recommend the suspension of the unarmed private security license of Mr. Reco A. Birge, pending completion of his suspended imposition of sentence probation, ending on August 23, 2023.  The basis for the suspension is outlined in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations Section 10-2.060, which stipulates, “Individuals providing private security services or proprietary private investigative services are required to notify the Private Officer Licensing Unit (POLU) when they are arrested or have court cases pending within five (5) days of the incident.”  In addition, Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations Section 10-2.060 (8)(I), which stipulates, “the chief of police or his/her designee may impose a fine, order probation, order a suspension or revoke a license of any company granted under Section 84.720 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri pursuant to the procedures set forth in section (10) of this rule, when there exists information that the licensee is an organization, any of its officers, directors, partners, or associates has – (I) provided other facts or actions which demonstrate that the applicant is unsuitable or ineligible to continue to hold a license.”  On June 8, 2022, Mr. Birge was charged with Domestic Violence Assault in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.  On August 23, 2022, Mr. Birge was placed on a suspended imposition of sentence probation ending August 23, 2023.  Outlined in the police report, it was alleged that Mr. Birge grabbed his juvenile daughter by the arm, pulled her to the side, and she fell down a set of stairs.  Mr. Birge did not notify the POLU of this charge and probation.

            Commissioner Tolbert made a motion to uphold the appeal and grant the unarmed private security license to Mr. Reco A. Birge.  Commissioner Tolbert did not have Board support, and his motion failed. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to uphold the decision of the Private Officer Licensing Unit to suspend the unarmed private security license of Mr. Reco A. Birge, pending completion of his suspended imposition of sentence probation, ending on August 23, 2023.  The vote was 4-1 in favor, with Commissioner Tolbert voting Nay. 

  1. Private Officer Licensing Appeal: Stephen J. Rodgers.  A memorandum dated November 8, 2022, was presented to recommend the denial of the unarmed private security license of Mr. Stephen J. Rodgers.  The basis for the denial is outlined in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations Section 10-2.050(3)(H), which stipulates in part, “each applicant applying for a license under these provisions must meet these standards and – (H) the applicant must be of good moral character by having no felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions, or city ordinance convictions, which have an essential element of fraud, dishonesty, and act of violence, bribery, illegal drug use, sexual misconduct, and similar acts constituting moral turpitude.”  The basis for Mr. Rodgers’ denial was his conviction of Contempt of Court, for violation of a restraining order in Jackson County, Oregon, in 2019. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to uphold the decision of the Private Officer Licensing Unit to deny the unarmed private security license of Mr. Stephen J. Rodgers.  The vote was 5-0 in favor. 

  1. Public Comments. Vera Lenley expressed concerns with her recent interaction with KCPD Officer Brownsberger.  Ms. Lenley stated that she was on a walk in her neighborhood when Officer Brownsberger approached her using harsh language, excessive force when taking her to the ground and handcuffing her, and pointed his gun in her face.  She advised that she has filed an OCC complaint in regard.  She also claimed that Officer Brownsberger provided her with the wrong name at the scene. 

Doug Shafer expressed his concerns with the passing of Missouri Amendment 4, which amended Section 21, Article X of the Missouri Constitution, which increased police funding from 20 percent to 25 percent of the City’s General Fund. 

  1. Recap from Chief Joseph Mabin. Chief Mabin congratulated Deputy Chief Karen True and Deputy Chief Michael Hicks on their upcoming retirements.  He thanked them both for their dedication to their career, Department, and City for the last 28 years. 

Chief Mabin presented a Chief’s Coin to Officers Richard DuChaine and Charles Owen.  Both officers responded to a call for a one-month-old girl who wasn’t breathing.  Arriving before EMS, they rushed into the house and performed chest compressions and back thrusts on the child.  She began breathing again.  Both officers remained calm while saving the little girl’s life.  Their body camera video footage captured the entire event.  Chief Mabin played the officers’ body camera footage.  This story made local and national news.  Chief Mabin and the Board thanked both officers for their quick actions in saving the life of this little girl.

  1. Approval of Minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve the open session minutes from the Board meeting on October 25, 2022.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.
  2. Secretary/Attorney David Kenner. In honor of Veterans Day, Mr. Kenner thanked all Department members that have served and/or are currently serving in the Armed Forces.  He also wished everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
  3. Mayor Quinton Lucas. Mayor Lucas congratulated Deputy Chiefs True and Hicks on their upcoming retirements.  He also thanked the Acting Deputy Chiefs and Interim Chief of Police Mabin for their wonderful work day-in and day-out. 

Mayor Lucas spoke about ongoing budget discussions, and stated that he will always encourage salary increases for employees.  In closing, he wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

  1. Commissioner Dawn Cramer. Commissioner Cramer stated that she is grateful to service on the Board, and appreciates all Department members for their hard work in protecting the City.  She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.  She also wished Deputy Chiefs Hicks and True well in their retirement, and thanked them for their service.
  2. Commissioner Don Wagner. Commissioner Wagner congratulated Deputy Chiefs Hicks and True on their upcoming retirements.   
  3. Commissioner Cathy Dean. Commissioner Dean thanked Deputy Chiefs Hicks and True for their service, and wished them well in retirement.
  4. Commissioner Mark Tolbert. Commissioner Tolbert stated that the year has flown by, and the Department has done great things.  He congratulated Deputy Chief Hicks and True on their upcoming retirements.  He also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
  5. Scheduled meetings. The Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri has scheduled the following meetings:

 

Board Disciplinary Hearing:

 

BOPC 21-02

February 24, 2023, 9:00 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

*Discipline hearings are closed under Section 590.502.3(6) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.

 

Regular Meetings:

 

December 13, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

January 31, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

February 21, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

March 28, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

April 25, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

May 23, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

June 27, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, and by vote indicated below, to go into closed session at 12:11 p.m., as provided in the following resolution.  Following a roll call, the vote was 5-0 in favor.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, notice of the board meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners was given on December 20, 2021, 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, November 15, 2022, 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 Dawn Cramer                                     -           Aye

Commissioner Don Wagner                                       -           Aye

            Commissioner Cathy Dean                                         -           Aye

Commissioner Mark Tolbert                                       -           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, November 15, 2022:

The Board went into closed session at 12:25 p.m. 

1)         Following a motion by Commissioner Dean and a second by Commissioner Wagner, the Board voted to file a cross claim in the case styled Gwendolyn Grant v. BOPC, et al.  The vote was 4-1 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, Commissioner Wagner voted Aye, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted No.

2)         Following a motion by Mayor Lucas and a second by Commissioner Dean, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the closed Board meetings on October 25, 2022, and October 31, 2022.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.   Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, Commissioner Wagner voted Aye, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

3)         Following a motion by Mayor Lucas and a second by Commissioner Wagner, the Board voted to go into special closed session to discuss personnel matters.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, Commissioner Wagner voted Aye, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

4)         Following a motion by Commissioner Dean and a second by Mayor Lucas, the Board voted to come out of special closed session and reconvene in open session.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.   Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, Commissioner Wagner voted Aye, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

            The Board reconvened in open session at 1:48 p.m. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to approve the alarm upgrade with C&C Group, at a total cost of $164,450.00.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to adjourn the open session meeting at 1:55 p.m.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.