HomeMy Public PortalAboutCCPD Minutes 08-18-2005 MINUTES OF THE RICHLAND HILLS
TEMPORARY CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 18, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Conference room at
City Hall, 3200 Diana Drive.
Directors Present: Kathleen Davis, Director
Kim Finagan, Director
William Kinnaird, Director
James Parker, Vice-Chair
Gerrit Spieker, Director
John Starnes, Chair
Martha Strain, Director
Staff Present: James W. Quin, City Manager
Kim Sutter, City Secretary
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
MOTION: A motion was made by Director Spieker, and seconded by Director
Davis, to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2005, and August 9,
2005, meetings as presented. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION OF FISCAL YEAR
FOR THE PROPOSED CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
City Manager Quin recommended for consistency purposes that the board consider
adopting the same Fiscal Year the city utilizes - October 1 to September 30.
MOTION: A motion was made by Director Spieker to adopt the first Fiscal Year
as May 1, 2006, through September 30, 2006, with each subsequent
Fiscal Year being October 1 through September 30. The motion was
seconded by Director Parker.
Director Spieker stated that the permanent board will have an opportunity to revisit
this issue; however, should an election to create the district pass, no revenue for the
district creation will be received until after May 1, 2006. Therefore, he is
recommending the first Fiscal Year for the district be shortened to coincide with the
revenue for the district.
City Manager Quin raised no issues regarding the recommendation.
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VOTE ON
MOTION: The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTING THE 2-YEAR BUDGET AND PLAN FOR THE
PROPOSED CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
City Manager Quin introduced the item.
MOTION: A motion was made by Director Strain, and seconded by Director
Spieker, to approve the resolution as presented. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote. (Resolution 001-05)
5. CONSIDERATION OF HEARING A PRESENTATION BY RICHLAND HILLS
CHIEF OF POLICE REGARDING PROPOSED 2-YEAR BUDGET AND PLAN
Police Chief Barbara Childress presented the goals of the Police Department and
programs that would be implemented with funding through the district. She stated
that the goal of the department is to keep Police Officer's visible in the community.
Chief Childress outlined the three key areas to the plan as follows:
1) Neighborhood Crime
- Crime Prevention Officer
- Bike Program
2) School Safety and Youth
- Explorer Program
- School Resource Officer Program
3) Police Department Enhancements
- Police Department Pay Plan
- Public Service Officer Position
6. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CRIME CONTROL AND
PREVENTION 2-YEAR BUDGET AND PLAN
City Manager Quin gave a brief overview of the proposed budget.
Director Starnes opened the public hearing at this time.
No one requested to speak during the public hearing.
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7. NEXT MEETING DATE(S)
A public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 7 p.m. to receive
public input on the proposed budget and plan.
8. ADJOURN
Before adjourning the meeting, each Director was given an opportunity to make
comments regarding the proposed district.
Director Davis stated that she is proud of the Fire Department, Police Department
and city staff and she feels this plan brings together common sense with financial
sense.
Director Spieker stated that this plan is an important change in how the city uses
funds. He further emphasized that the creation of this district will not create a sales
tax increase.
Director Parker stated that he supports the district creation for pay increases.
Director Finagan expressed her support to the Fire Department, Police Department
and city staff.
Director Kinnaird stated that he supports the plan whole-heartedly.
Director Starnes emphasized that the creation of this district will not require
additional taxes. The plan would require a reallocation of existing sales tax
revenue.
There before no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
J n Starnes, Presiding Officer/Director
rime Control and Prevention District
ATTEST:
Kim Sutter, TRMC, City Secretary
City of Richland Hills