PORTSMOUTH BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

William D. Mortimer, Chairman

William F. Devine

John D. Kelley

MINUTES of the August 8, 2001 Monthly Meeting

Noon (Non-Public) 1:00 PM (Public) - Portsmouth Police Department 2nd Floor Conference Room

I. CALL TO ORDER: the Chairman called the August 8, 2001 monthly Police Commission Meeting to order at Noon (One cassette tape documenting this meeting is on file for reference).

Action:

Commissioner Devine moved that the Board convene a non-public session to discuss personnel matters.

Seconded by Commissioner Kelley.

On a Roll Call Vote: the Board unanimously voted in favor of the motion.

Present during non-public session: Commissioners Mortimer, Devine and Kelley, Deputy Chief Magnant,

City Attorney Robert Sullivan and Human Resources Director Dianna

Fogarty.

Action:

Commissioner Devine moved that the Board return to public session.

Seconded by Commissioner Kelley.

On a Roll Call Vote: the Board unanimously voted in favor of the motion at 1:00 PM.

Present during public session: Commissioners Mortimer, Devine and Kelley, Deputy Chief Magnant,

Captain Tom Schladenhauffen, Budget Coordinator Karen Senecal,

Lenore Bronson, two members of the print media, and Executive Assistant Carol Bryant.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Devine.

III. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:

Action:

Commissioner Kelley moved that the Board accept the minutes of the meetings held on June 26, 2001; July 2, 2001; July 6, 2001; July 11, 2001 and July 19, 2001.

Seconded by Commissioner Devine.

On a Roll Call Vote: the Board unanimously voted in favor of the motion.

IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

V. NEW BUSINESS:

    1. POLICE COMMISSION:
    1. Personnel Items that Require Action

Action:

Commissioner Kelley moved that the Board accept the resignation of Auxiliary Officer David Succi effective August 1, 2001.

Seconded by Commissioner Devine.

On a Roll Call Vote: the Board unanimously voted in favor of the motion.

2. Motorcycle Noise/Noise Ordinance - Commissioner Kelley noted that he has received

complaints regarding motorcycle noise and asked if this problem can be addressed. Deputy

Magnant and Captain Schladenhauffen explained the state laws and city ordinances that

address excessive motorcycle noise. Captain Schladenhauffen emphasized that education of officers and the public is the most productive way to enforce the laws.

Action:

Commissioner Kelley moved that the Board request that the noise ordinance be strictly enforced in the City of Portsmouth and that Deputy Magnant forward a request to the Traffic and Safety Committee that signage noting that the noise ordinance is strictly enforced be posted on prominent streets coming into and going out of the City.

Seconded by Commissioner Devine.

On a Roll Call Vote: the Board unanimously voted in favor of the motion.

B. CHIEF OF POLICE:

    1. Financial Reports for FY01 year end and for July 2001 were presented by Budget Coordinator Karen Senecal. Karen will calculate the figures for Health Insurance benefits and report back to the Commission.
    2. Personnel & Training Report was presented. Deputy Magnant noted that the Accident Investigation Team has started training on the Total Work Station.
    3. Community Relations Activity Report was presented. Deputy Magnant noted that National Night Out was a great success and Commissioner Kelley thanked the Deputy and all the officers who participated for their efforts on behalf of the Department and the City.
    4. Records Division Activity Report was presented.
    5. The following Team Reports were presented:
    1. Emergency Response Team
    2. Field Training and Evaluation Program
    3. STEP Program.
    1. Revised SOP for the Chaplain Program was presented for review.
    2. Letter from the Office of Emergency Management thanking Captain Irving for his participation in Domestic Preparedness Training was accepted for the record.
    3. Article from the July 2001 issue of Law and Order magazine highlighting the Portsmouth Police Cadet CAN ID Program was accepted for the record.

C. PATROL SERVICES BUREAU:

    1. Log Activity Reports were presented by Deputy Chief Magnant. It was noted that last weekend liquor compliance checks were done in all bars and there were no violations.
    2. Status of Personnel Out Sick or Injured - no personnel out sick or injured.
    3. Update on Special Events Log – no events were noted.
    4. Communications Center Reports for June and July were presented.
    5. K-9 Unit Reports - for June and July were presented.
    6. Auxiliary Police Activity Report for July was presented.

D. CITY PROSECUTOR REPORT: Court dispositions for July were presented.

E. BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES: The monthly report for July was presented.

Action:

Commissioner Devine moved that the Board accept all reports as submitted.

Seconded by Commissioner Kelley.

On a Roll Call Vote: the Board unanimously voted in favor of the motion.

 

 

 
  1. MISCELLANEOUS/OTHER BUSINESS:
    1. Jim Baker noted a concern regarding jay-walking, especially in the downtown area. Deputy Magnant will forward this concern to the Traffic and Safety Committee and to the downtown officers.

Action:

Commissioner Devine moved that the Board convene a non-public session.

Seconded by Commissioner Kelley.

On a Roll Call Vote: the Board unanimously voted in favor of the motion at 1:58 PM.

Action:

Commissioner Devine moved that the Board return to public session.

Seconded by Commissioner Kelley.

On a Roll Call Vote: the Board unanimously voted in favor of the motion at 2:04 PM.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:04 PM.

 

VII. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, August 8, 2001 @ 1:00 PM - Monthly Meeting

 

Respectfully Submitted By Carol Bryant, Executive Assistant

Reviewed By Commissioner John D. Kelley, Clerk