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August 23, 2022 Meeting

Publish Date 08/23/2022

MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022

 

 

A meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri was held on Tuesday, August 23, 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 Michael Hutcheson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Chaplain Todd Fleury provided the invocation. 

  1. City Council Presentation. Councilwoman Heather Hall presented Major Martin Cobbinah with a Proclamation for his service as the KCPD/City Liaison.  Councilman Eric Bunch, 4th District, was present on behalf of the City Council.  He spoke of Chief Mabin’s presence out in the City, and thanked him for this relationship-building efforts.  He also thanked Chief Mabin for his cooperation with the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office.  He stated that constituents in his district remain confused with the organizational structure of KCPD and state control; however, he is appreciative of the positive relationship with the KCPD/City Liaison, Captain Daniel Graves.  He encouraged increased communication between the Board and the City Council to continue improving the relationship between the two entities.  Councilman Bunch also spoke about low staffing levels and response to crimes in his district.  Councilman Bunch expressed concern about certain police officers blaming the City Council for low staffing levels.  Councilman Bunch also expressed concern about parking problems within the City.
  2. Guest Presentations. Mr. Major Baisden, Chairman of the Board of Directors, presented information on the OK Program.  The OK Program brings together school districts, faith-based communities, and local law enforcement to mentor African-American males from the ages of 12 to 18, in an effort to reduce violent crime and incarceration rates among that population.  The goal is to empower young Black males in the community.

            Mr. Baisden spoke about violent crime reduction rates in the cities involved in the OK Program.  He advised that the OK Program is currently ongoing in Kansas City, Kansas and Topeka, Kansas.  He requested partnership from KCPD to reach young Black males in Kansas City, Missouri.  Chief Mabin advised that the Department will look into the feasibility of KCPD participation, and will provide an update at the next Board meeting. 

Department Lobbyist Andy Arnold presented a post-primary election report to the Board.  He provided information on open seats and potential new leadership in the House and Senate.  He advised that there are three key issues for the Board at this time: pay range revision for the chief of police position, extending the hold period for violent offenders, and the public release of body-camera footage. 

Mr. Arnold advised that RSMO §84.480 specifies the requirements and pay range for the chief of police.  The pay range was not adjusted in 2018 when legislation was passed to adjust the pay ranges for the ranks of police officers through deputy chiefs.  He advised that in order to secure and retain the highest type of police leadership, the pay range needs to be adjusted.  This can be achieved by adjusting the statutory upper limit of the range, or allowing the Board to establish the pay steps of chief of police by resolution. 

Mr. Arnold advised that RSMO §544.170 currently allows for a suspect in a crime to be held for a period of 24 hours without a warrant.  He advised that legislation has been introduced, or a change has been added by amendment to legislation, to increase this timeframe to 48 hours for dangerous felonies or crimes committed with a deadly weapon.  He recommends continuing to pursue this change by working with other law enforcement agencies and prosecutors. 

Mr. Arnold spoke about the emerging issue of body-camera footage release after a critical incident.  He advised that the release of video is currently governed by policy of the entity using the body-cameras and the Missouri Sunshine Law.  However, there are instances where public release of the video footage can aid the investigation of a crime and the public’s perception of the events surrounding the incident.  Mr. Arnold recommends to continue pursuing this issue with other jurisdictions towards a legislative solution. 

Mr. Douglas Jones, City Auditor, provided a scope statement for the community policing and prevention fund audit.  He advised that City Ordinance 220216 establishes the City’s expectations regarding the expenditure of $33.36 million from this fund.  The audit will determine if KCPD is spending the funds as laid out in Ordinance 220216.  The audits will be quarterly, with the first fiscal quarter report issued in September 2022. 

Members from the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Track Team provided an update on Justice Warriors KC and Partners for Peace.  They discussed collaboration barriers that the City faces, such as intergovernmental agency distrust, community distrust, frequent reassignment of law enforcement personnel, lack of adequate jail space, and varying interpretations of data. 

Partners for Peace is a violence interruption committee.  The committee receives referrals from KCPD shoot review meetings (shooting victims and known associates), local trauma hospitals, KCPD custom outreach, Probation and Parole, and the Department of Corrections.  The success of the committee will be gauged by tracking the number of contacts made, tracking the number of individuals that agree to receive services, tracking recidivism rates of participants, and tracking average length of engagement with participants.  Quarterly reports will be provided to the Partners for Peace Governing Board on participants and service providers.  The tracking team will provide an update to the Board at their meeting on November 15, 2022.

  1. Crime Reporting/Gun Crime. Deputy Chief Mike Wood presented information

on monthly crime statistics.  He advised that to-date in 2022, there have been 108 homicides, compared to 101 at this same time in 2021; the five-year average of homicides for this same time period is 101.  The Department has cleared 39 homicides this year and 12 additional cases from previous years, totaling 51 total homicides cleared in 2022.

As of August 22, 2022, there have been 337 non-fatal shootings year-to-date, compared to 351 for this same time period in 2021.  There were 67 non-fatal shootings in July 2022, compared to 71 in July 2021.  Deputy Chief Wood presented statistics on suspect and victim characteristics for the month of July 2022.

Deputy Chief Wood advised that the Department recovered 226 firearms in July 2022, compared to 219 in July 2021.  The five-year average of recovered firearms for the month of July is 214.  The Department has recovered 1,543 firearms year-to-date 2022. 

            Deputy Chief Wood spoke about cases submitted for prosecution.  In July 2022, there were 268 cases submitted for prosecution; there were 214 cases submitted to Jackson County, 37 in Clay County, and 22 in Platte County.  Deputy Chief Wood reported that 60 of those cases were filed, and 125 cases were declined.

  1. Community Outreach. Major Stacey Graves presented in Deputy Chief Karen True’s absence.   Members from the K9 Unit were present to display the new protective vests for the Unit’s dogs.  The K9 Unit extended their thanks to the Police Foundation of their donation of 12 protective vests for the dogs.

            Captain Abigail Martinez gave a presentation on the Department’s Detention Unit and the City’s jail project.   Captain Martinez advised that the Department currently is operating two of the detention facilities full time.  Metro Patrol Division and East Patrol Division are being used for adult processing.  Central Patrol Division’s and North Patrol Division’s detention facilities remain available for juvenile processing.  KCPD’s detention facilities are designed for holding arrests for up to six hours. 

The Department has contracted with Vernon County, Missouri and Johnson County, Missouri, to secure additional beds for municipal arrests.  The Department has 70 beds in Vernon County and 35 beds in Johnson County; only 15 beds are devoted to female arrests.  State arrests are housed in the Jackson County Detention Center, which also has a limited number of beds.  Captain Martinez explained that the limitation of beds requires early release of arrests in order to make room for new arrests.

Captain Martinez spoke about the City’s jail project.  She advised that the future development plan proposes one campus with two separate facilities.  One of the facilities will be a detention center, and the other will be a community resource center.  The resource center will provide services to aid with mental health, drug abuse, housing, and job security.  The current proposal allows for 310 beds.  Captain Martinez presented data of bed numbers at other comparable jurisdictions’ detention centers.  Of these comparable cities, Kansas City, Missouri, was significantly lower than the rest of the agencies. 

Captain Martinez provided a data snapshot of those in custody on a random Friday in Kansas City.  There were 98 people in custody, and 89 percent of them had previously been arrested for physically injuring someone; 31 percent of the arrests had a previous murder, rape, or robbery incident in the recent past.  Of the random sample, 97 percent had outstanding arrests warrants at the time of their most recent arrest, and 81 percent had five or more warrants at the time of their most recent arrests.  She noted that there were no possession arrests in custody, and only one arrest for a traffic violation (repeated DUI). 

Captain Martinez advised that for the first seven months of 2022, KCPD booked 6,870 arrests in the stations’ detention facilities.  The monthly average for signature bonds given at KCPD stations is 450.  Since May 2021, 63 total inmates were sentenced by a judge, but “released against the court’s objection”, due to lack of jail space; 142 inmates were “emergency released” due to lack of jail space.  

The Board discussed the major jail problem and the need for a better arrangement.  Captain Martinez advised she will presenting to the City Council as well.  The Board encouraged the Department to work with the City to determine an adequate number of beds in a future jail space.  Deputy Chief Niemeier added that if the City builds a jail, other jurisdictions will pay to secure beds at the facility for their arrests. 

Major Graves presented a slideshow of photographs from events that KCPD was involved in this month, and provided a list of upcoming events.   Major Graves provided traffic statistics and 911 calls for service for the month of July.  Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that the Communications Unit is still understaffed.  Commissioner Dean expressed her appreciation for the work by call takers and dispatchers, and stated that the Department would be nothing without them. 

Major Graves spoke about violent crime in certain areas of the City, and the staffing allocation in those areas.  She advised that KCPD is currently conducting a staffing allocation study to ensure that the Department is deploying its resources in the appropriate places. 

Commissioner Dean inquired about the ShotSpotter program and the possible need for expansion.  Chief Mabin advised that an expansion would be very expensive.  Commissioner Wagner recommended reviewing the data to ensure that the devices are placed in the appropriate spots throughout the City.

  1. Administration Bureau. Sergeants Joe Bediako and Justin Pinkerton provided an update on the Department’s recruitment efforts.  Sergeant Bediako spoke about new recruitment initiatives such as the #BEKCPD QR code referral cards, recruitment banners and flags at KCPD facilities, the 30x30 initiative, and social media blasts.  Deputy Chief Niemeier spoke about the exploration of marketing resources from outside companies.  The Police Foundation has agreed to assist with this nationwide search for employees. 

            Sergeant Pinkerton spoke about the supplemental recruitment group.  This group visits colleges and military bases to recruit employees.  To-date 2022, the Department has tested 125 applicants for sworn positions, compared to 105 at this same time last year.  There are an additional 20 applicants scheduled to test tomorrow.  There are an additional six lateral transfers ready to begin the hiring process.  To-date 2022, the Department has processed 174 non-sworn applicants.  The recruitment teams will be attending a large number of upcoming community events to recruit applicants. 

            Community Media Liaison Cher Congour provided a brief update on a recent community job fair hosted by KCPD.  She advised that 17 attendees were interested in applying for a career with KCPD.  She noted that, in addition to those interested in law enforcement careers, four attendees were interested in a career within the Fleet Operations Unit, and seven within the Communications Unit.  The next job fair is scheduled on October 21, 2022, at Colonial Presbyterian Church.  Ms. Congour will provide a more in-depth report following the October 21st job fair. 

Major Daniel Gates presented in Deputy Chief Michael Hicks’ absence.  Major Gates provided an update on Department staffing.  As of July 31, 2022, Department strength was 1,667.  For this time period, there were 1,152 sworn law enforcement personnel and 515 career civilians.  There are currently 207 total vacancies. 

Major Gates provided an update on online reporting.  The Department continues to see a monthly increase in online reporting.  He advised that the Department received 704 online reports in June 2022 and 759 in July 2022. 

Major Gates advised that there are currently 35 law enforcement officer candidates in the hiring pool, but the Department will work to secure 40 by the next Academy Class start date in October.  He advised that this number does not include lateral transfers hired by KCPD.  He noted that 18 recruits graduated and became police officers last week.  They have begun their field training probationary period (break-in).    

  1. Executive Services Bureau. Deputy Chief Doug Niemeier presented the following items for Board approval:
  2. Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2022-23.  A memorandum dated August 9, 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.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve the budget transfers as presented.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. Motorola Dispatch Consoles.  A memorandum dated July 19, 2022, was presented to recommend approval for the purchase of five (5) Motorola Solution MCC 7500E dispatch consoles from Motorola, utilizing the NASPO Value Point Contract, for a total cost of $395,697.82.  This purchase will be grant-funded.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the purchase of five (5) Motorola Solution MCC 7500E dispatch consoles from Motorola, at a total cost of $395,697.82.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. MCSAP 22-CMV-MC-003. A memorandum dated August 9, 2022, was presented to recommend acceptance of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) award 22-CMV-MC-003 and contract with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) in the amount of $979,998.48.  This award is 98 percent federally funded, with a five percent local match.  The award period is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.  This is the 26th year of funding.  Funding from the grant will be used for personnel, overtime, equipment, travel and training for the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Section within the Traffic Division.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to accept the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) award 22-CMV-MC-003 and contract with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) in the amount of $979,998.48.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. Traffic Services Grant Awards 2022-23. A memorandum dated August 9, 2022, was presented to recommend acceptance of the MODOT FY22-23 Traffic Services Grant awards in the amount of $751,970.00 (Federal award amount of $681,556.00, and local match of $70,414.00).  The award period is October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.  These awards provide salary, benefits, overtime, training, and equipment to increase compliance with traffic laws and reduce fatalities related to traffic law violations.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to accept the MODOT FY22-23 Traffic Services Grant Awards in the amount of $751,970.00.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. Proposed Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-23.  A memorandum date July 11, 2022, was presented to recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Fee Schedule.  Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that a majority of the fees are the same from the previous year; however, some were adjusted to reflect salary and benefit changes of the members providing the service, or a change in the cost of materials.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Fee Schedule, as presented.  The vote was 5-0 in favor. 

            Deputy Chief Niemeier spoke about the on-duty shooting death of North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez on July 19, 2022.  Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that Officer Vasquez previously worked for him as a Detention Facility Officer when Deputy Chief Niemeier was assigned as the Major at East Patrol.  He expressed his thanks to the Department members that worked the case.  He expressed condolences to the North Kansas City Police Department, and the friends and family of Fallen Officer Vasquez. 

Deputy Chief Niemeier spoke about the annual audit of Fiscal Year 2021-2022, in response to Mayor Lucas’ questions from a prior meeting.  Deputy Chief Niemeier explained that the $13 million previously referenced is in a rollover fund, is not cumulative, and does not equal $48 million.  For the sake of time, Mayor Lucas recommended a further discussion at next month’s meeting. 

  1. Professional Development and Research Bureau. Acting Deputy Chief Paul Luster provided an update on the Youth Services Section.  He provided a list of upcoming events that Youth Services personnel will be involved in.

Acting Deputy Chief Luster presented the Basic Training Class Summary for July 2022.  He advised that the 174th Entrant Officer Class graduated on August 18, 2022; 18 officers have now started their break-in probationary period.  The 175th Entrant Officer Class began training on May 16, 2022, and will graduate on November 22, 2022.  There are 17 KCPD recruits and 12 recruits from outside agencies in this class.  Acting Deputy Chief Luster advised that a group of candidates for the next Academy class are temporarily assisting with duties in the Records Unit until the class begins.  The next class will begin in October 2022. 

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

  1. Project 1404: College Incentive Program

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to approve Project 1404, College Incentive Program, as presented.  The vote was 5-0 in favor. 

  1. Office of General Counsel. General Counsel Holly Dodge presented the July 2022 Private Officers Licensing Unit Monthly Summary.  In July 2022, there were 41 private officer license suspensions, two license denials, and zero license revocation.

            Ms. Dodge presented the following Private Officer Licensing Appeals:

  1. Private Officer License Appeal: Jonathan P. Sielaff. A memorandum dated July 19, 2022, was presented to recommend the denial of the armed private security license of Jonathan P. Sielaff.  The basis for the denial is outlined in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations Section 10-2.050(3)(O), which stipulates in part, “each applicant applying for a license under these provisions must meet these standards and may be denied if the applicant has – (O) provided other facts of actions which demonstrate that the applicant is unsuitable or ineligible for license.”  On November 21, 2022, Mr. Sielaff was terminated from the Alma, Kansas Police Department.  He was also terminated from the Junction County, Kansas Police Department in March of 2020. 

A motion was made by Mayor Lucas, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Private Officer’s Licensing Unit to deny the armed private security license of Jonathan P. Sielaff.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. Private Officer License Under Review: Troy A. Decker and Jason M. Potts. A memorandum dated August 12, 2022, was presented to recommend the revocation of the armed private security license of Troy A. Decker and the unarmed private security license of Jason M. Potts.  The basis for the revocation is outlined in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations Section 10-2.060(8)(I), which states, “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 or, if the licensee is an organization, any of its officers, directors, partners, or associates has “provided other facts or actions which demonstrate the applicant is unsuitable or ineligible to continue to hold a license.”” 

On July 16, 2022, while working for Metro Public Safety, Mr. Decker and Mr. Potts were called to check on an abandoned vehicle with a weapon inside the locked vehicle.  KCPD officers responded, but the vehicle did not response as stole or involved in any accidents.  The vehicle was on private property, so Mr. Decker and Mr. Potts stated that they would order a private tow.  KCPD officers cleared for service.  It was later determined that the vehicle was possibly involved in a Kansas City homicide.

KCPD Homicide detectives responded to the abandoned vehicle; however, the firearm inside was no unaccounted for.  The video surveillance showed Mr. Potts slim jim the vehicle to gain entry, and Mr. Decker took the rifle.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Private Officer’s Licensing Unit to revoke the armed private security license of Troy A. Decker and the unarmed private security license of Jason M. Potts.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. Private Security License Under Review: Christopher A. Wolters. A memorandum dated August 15, 2022, was presented to recommend the revocation of the armed private security license of Christopher A. Wolters.  The basis for the revocation is outlined in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations Section 10-2.060(8)(I), which states, “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 or, if the licensee is an organization, any of its officers, directors, partners, or associates has “provided other facts or actions which demonstrate the applicant is unsuitable or ineligible to continue to hold a license.”” 

On June 10, 2022, while working for Metro Public Safety, Mr. Wolters made contact with a person that he believed had been knocking on residents’ windows.  The person was no longer on the property, and a verbal altercation ensued.  This resulted in Mr. Wolters being shot in the foot and discharging his private security weapon.  Mr. Wolters behavior and actions leading up to the shooting escalated the situation and demonstrated poor judgement. 

A motion was made by Mayor Lucas, with a second by Commissioner Dean, to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Private Officer’s Licensing Unit to revoke the armed private security license of Christopher A. Wolters.  The vote was 5-0 in favor. 

  1. Public Comments. Rachel Thomas spoke about KCPD officer-involved shootings and the Friday night protests outside of Headquarters.  She called for change in KCPD’s use of force policies.

            Steve Young expressed concerns about an officer-involved shooting that recently occurred at a local gas station. 

            Ron Hunt expressed his support of the ArtsTech Teens in Transition Program.  He requested the Board’s attendance at ArtsTech’s upcoming golf tournament on September 19, 2022.  He also stated that he is impressed with the work KCPD is doing in the community to reduce violent crime and build relationships.

            Sheryl Ferguson thanked Chief Mabin for attending the event at Community Christian Church on July 23, 2022.  The event was held to discuss race relations in Kansas City, and provides community members with an opportunity to ask questions regarding race and culture.  She also extended her thanks to Commissioners Cramer and Dean for their consideration in attending.  Another event will occur in October.  She stated that Commissioner Wagner needs to consider participating. 

  1. Recap from Chief Joseph Mabin. Chief Mabin spoke about the on-duty shooting death of North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez on July 19, 2022.  He advised that Officer Vasquez was previously employed with KCPD as a Detention Facility Officer at East Patrol.  Chief Mabin also expressed condolences to the family and friends of all homicide victims.  He advised that reducing violent crime remains a top priority for KCPD. 
  2. Approval of Minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Wagner, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to approve the minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting on June 22, 2022.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to approve the open session minutes from the Board meetings on June 28, 2022, July 12, 2022, and July 21, 2022.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. Mayor Quinton Lucas. Mayor Lucas thanked Captain Abigail Martinez for her informative presentation on the City’s jail space.  Captain Martinez will present this information to City Council at an upcoming meeting.
  2. Commissioner Dawn Cramer. Commissioner Cramer commended the work that everyone is doing to make Kansas City a safer place to live and visit.  She also spoke of the importance of identifying a jail system solution. 
  3. Commissioner Mark Tolbert. Commissioner Tolbert provided a brief update on the nationwide search for the next chief of police.  He advised that the deadline to submit applications is September 5, 2022. 
  4. 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.

 

Regular Meetings:

 

September 27, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

October 25, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

November 15, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

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 Commissioner Wagner, and by vote indicated below, to adjourn the open meeting at 12:57 p.m. and reconvene in closed session 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, August 23, 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, August 23, 2022:

The Board went into closed session at 1:05 p.m. 

1)         Following a motion by Commissioner Cramer and a second by Commissioner Tolbert, the Board voted to expand the duties of the litigation committee for the suit by Gwen Grant to include the suit by Quinton Lucas.  The vote was 4-1 in favor.   Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, Commissioner Wagner voted Aye, and Commissioner Cramer voted Aye; Mayor Lucas voted No.

2)         Following a motion by Commissioner Dean and a second by Mayor Lucas, the Board voted to approve the duty-related disability of _______.[1]  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 Commissioner Dean and a second by Mayor Lucas, the Board voted to approve the applications for continued employment of Reserve Police Officer Don Smarker and Reserve Police Officer Lance Stabler.  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 approve the renewal of the Professional Services Agreement with David Kenner.  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.

5)         Following a motion by Commissioner Dean and a second by Mayor Lucas, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the closed session Board meetings on June 15, 2022, June 28, 2022, and July 12, 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.

6)         At 2:20 p.m., following a motion by Commissioner Dean and a second by Mayor Lucas, the Board voted to come out of closed 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.

7)         Following a motion by Commissioner Dean and a second by Commissioner Wagner, the Board voted to adjourn its meeting.  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 adjourned at 2:21 p.m.

 

[1] The name is redacted under §§ 610.021(13) & (14), R.S.Mo., due to confidentiality in that it involves protected personnel matters and health information.