PORTSMOUTH BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

William D. Mortimer, Chairman

William F. Devine

John D. Kelley

MINUTES of the September 12, 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 September 12, 2001 monthly Police Commission Meeting

to order at 12:04 PM (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.

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 1:01 PM.

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

Captain Tom Schladenhauffen, Budget Coordinator Karen Senecal,

Detective West, Detective Roth, Lt. Carbone, Capt. Irving, Detective Semprini, Capt. Young, Capt. Price, Mr. Vern Gardner, Ms. Kathy Anania, one member of the print media, and Executive Assistant Carol Bryant.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Kelley.

Chairman Mortimer asked for a moment of silence in memory of the police officers, the firefighters and the civilians who died in the terrorist attacks on New York and the Pentagon in Washington, DC.

III. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:

Action:

Commissioner Kelley moved that the Board accept the minutes of the meetings held on July 31, 2001, August 8, 2001 and August 17, 2001.

Seconded by Commissioner Devine.

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

IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Motor Vehicle Noise Enforcement - a memo detailing enforcement efforts was submitted for review by the Commission.

 

 

 

 

V. NEW BUSINESS:

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

A. Action:

Commissioner Kelley moved that the Board accept the resignation of Court Secretary Sharon Orr effective September 7, 2001.

Seconded by Commissioner Devine.

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

B. Action:

Commissioner Kelley moved that the Board accept the resignation of Officer Sean Foley effective September 30, 2001.

Seconded by Commissioner Devine.

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

B. CHIEF OF POLICE:

    1. Recognition of Vern Gardner and Kathy Anania for their dedication and support of the PAL Basketball League.
    2. Recognition of Granite State Minerals and Bournival, Inc. for their support of the K-9 Unit and the Working Dog Foundation.
    3. Recognition of Captain Tom Schladenhauffen for his work on the backlog of department warrants.
    4. Recognition of the following officers for National Night Out: Captain Young, Captain Irving, Captain Price, Lt. Carbone, Sgt. Case, Sgt. Schwartz, Detective Semprini, Detective West, Detective Roth, Detective Dubois, Officer Ahlin, Officer MacDonald and the summer evening shift.
    5. Recognition of Officer David Colby for his work involving a suicidal juvenile.
    6. Financial Reports for August were presented by Budget Coordinator Karen Senecal.
    7. Personnel & Training Report was presented.
    8. Records Division Activity Report was presented.
    9. The following Team Reports were presented:
    1. Accident Investigation Team
    2. Honor Guard
    3. Field Training and Evaluation Program
    4. STEP Program.
    5. Hostage Negotiation Team Operations Manual
    1. Supplemental Grant Award from the Dept. of Justice in the amount of $285,289 for continuation of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

      2. Action:

      Commissioner Kelley moved that the Board accept the grant award from the Dept. of Justice in the amount of $285,289 for continuation of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and that the award be forwarded to the City Council for their review and approval.

      Seconded by Commissioner Devine.

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

    2. FY2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $43,789.

      3. Action:

      Commissioner Kelley moved that the Board accept the FY2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $43,789 and that the award be forwarded to the City Council for their review and approval.

      Seconded by Commissioner Devine.

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

    3. Fire Department Ambulance to be converted to a Crime Scene Van - the Fire Department has offered to give the Police Department one of their older vehicles. If costs allow, this will be turned into a crime scene van.
    4. Letter from the N.H. Association of Chiefs of Police Appointing Chief Russ to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee's House Bill 475 Commission for the Development of Statewide Protocols for Interviewing Victims of Sexual Assault Crimes - tabled for next meeting.
    5. Letter from the N.H. Association of Chiefs of Police nominating Chief Russ to the Emergency 911 Commission. - tabled for next meeting.
    6. Letters of Thanks:

Honor Guard attendance at Sgt. Kasabian's funeral.

seat installation.

C. PATROL SERVICES BUREAU:

    1. Log Activity Reports were presented by Deputy Chief Magnant.
    2. Status of Personnel Out Sick or Injured - no personnel out sick or injured were noted.
    3. Update on Special Events Log – no events were noted.
    4. Communications Center Report was presented.
    5. K-9 Unit Report was presented.
    6. Auxiliary Police Activity Report was presented.
    7. Downtown Resident Association Meeting Minutes were presented.
    8. Alcohol Enforcement Details report was presented.

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

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

  1. MISCELLANEOUS/OTHER BUSINESS:

Action:

Commissioner Devine moved that the Board adjourn the September meeting.

Seconded by Commissioner Kelley.

On a Roll Call Vote: the Board unanimously voted in favor of the motion at 1:30 PM.

VII. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 @ 1:00 PM - Monthly Meeting

 

Respectfully Submitted By Carol Bryant, Executive Assistant

Reviewed By Commissioner John D. Kelley, Clerk