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April 21, 2005 Special Meeting
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Minutes Approved: June 13, 2005
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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
IDLLSBOROUGH TOWN BOARD
April 21, 2005
7 :00 PM, Holiday Inn Express
The Hillsborough Town Board held a special meeting on April 21, 2005 at 7:00 PM at the
Holiday Inn express for the purpose of observing and participating in the Public Presentation
portion of the Hillsborough Police Chief Recruitment Process. Board Members present for the
Board Meeting were Mayor Joe Phelps, and Commissioners Eric Hallman, Frances Dancy,
Michael Gering, Brian Lowen, and Evelyn Lloyd. Staff present were Town Manager Eric
Peterson, Assistant Town Manager/Public Works Director Demetric Potts, Planning Director
Margaret Hauth, Town Clerk Donna Armbrister, Fleet Supervisor John Cook, Captain Dexter
Davis, Captain Ross Frederick, Investigator Doug Meade, Investigator Scott Nicolaysen,
Investigator Mike Foushee, Sergeant Irving Davis, Corporal William Dillon,
Accreditation/Management Analyst Crissy Berst.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Town Manager Eric Peterson thanked everyone for attending and reviewed the Police Chief
Recruitment Process. ,Manager Peterson informed the group that the primary purpose of this
exercise was: 1) To assess how the candidates perform in a public speaking situation; 2) Receive
feedback from a cross-section of the community on their perceptions of the candidates; and 3) To
give the future Hillsborough Police chief a head start on introducing themselves to a large group
of citizens, thus hopefully adding to their credibility when they start their first day of work.
Peterson instructed the assessors on completing their rating forms and asked they turn them in to
the Town Clerk before leaving the meeting. He introduced candidate Clarence Birkhead who
was given approximately 20 minutes to make a presentation which would address four
predetermined areas. A copy of the Presentation Questions are hereby incorporated by reference
and made a part of these official Minutes as an Attachment. Upon completion of his presentation,
the Manager asked five follow up questions.
re being ~~' the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 PM.
espectfully submitted,
Donna F. Annbrister, CMC
Town Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE
TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HILLSBOROUGH TOWN BOARD IS CALLED FOR
. THURSDAY" APRIL 21" 2005 AT 7:00 PM
AT THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
LOCATED AT 202 CARDINAL DRIVE
The Town of Hillsborough Board of Commissioners has called a
special meeting so they can observe/participate in the Public
Presentation portion of the Hillsborough Police Chief
Recruitment Process.
Joe Phelps, Mayor
Town of Hills borough
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HILL'SBOROUGH POLICE CHIEF - CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT
Preparation for the Community Group Presentation Exercise
Dear Police Chief Finalist Candidates,
This exercise is an opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves, in a structured
environment, to a cross-section of the community. Approximately 55 members of the public
have been invited to participate as audience members during this exercise. Included in the
audience will be citizens, members of the business community, the Town Board of
Commissioners, police officers, department heads, and the media Members of the local media
will be present and will likely report on the exercise. There are three {>rimary purposes of the
exercise: 1) To assess how the C!llldida.!~~p'er(o!lll..-Jn _a public_sp~~ityatiQll;AReceive__._ -__ -
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give the future Hillsborough Police Chief a head start on introducing themselves to a large group
of citizens, thus hopefully adding to their credibility when they start their first day of work.
Each candidate will be given 2o-minutes to discuss four topics. Please be careful when
planning your presentation so as to not exceed the time provided, this will help keep the evening
on schedule. Candidates will !!!!! be allowed to use any props (e.g., PowerPoint presentations,
charts, etc. so as to create a more level playing field for the exercise). After your presentation,
there will be a IS-minute "auestion and.answer" session. where you will be asked five (5)
questions by the Town Manager and given a chance to respond.
. To help you prepare.for your presentation, the four areas yqu will be asked to address during
your presentation are listed below:
1. Candidates can share information about their background, how it has prepared them for
the Hillsborough Chief of Police job, and why they want the job.
2. Since drugs and drug-related crime are the greatest concern in Hillsborough, the
candidate will discuss possible strategies they would' pursue to make a great impact on
significantly reducing crime and thereby making Hillsborough a safer community to live.
3. All municipalities are currently facing tight financial times, thus forcing police
departments to 1?e innovative in their thinking and operations. A one (1) cent increase in
the Town's property tax rate generates about $50,000. If you were Chief and given an
additional $50,000 (over and above the base budget) to spend any way you wanted on
improving the HPD's operational effectiveness, how would you spend these funds?
4. The HPD is a nationally accredited department and employs many talented officers.
Even good departments and employees can get stronger. What specifically would you do
to build on the talent of all officers, as well as increase morale within the department?
If you have any questions about this exercise please feel free to contact Town Manager Eric
Peterson. Good luck with this part of the Assessment Center!