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Crime Control and Prevention District
Wednesday February 17,2016
Corpus Christi Police Department,321 John Sartain St.,51"Floor Compstat Room
Members Present
Randall Hicks Judy Loverde
Zelner Houchin Jesse Olivares
Raymond Lara Susie Luna Saldana
R. Scott Leeton Joan Veith
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Luna Saldana at 2:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Hicks and second by Ms. Loverde to approve the minutes from the January 20,2016
meeting. The motion carried 7/0. Mr. Olivares came in after this vote.
Chief Markle updated the board about our reorganization and an updated policy for our Department to begin
working minor accidents again. This will be effective within 60 to 90 days. The bicycle patrol will be
implemented also. After this discussion,the board received an overview of the purchased equipment and a tour
of the War Room and the Communications Vehicle.
Chief Homer Flores was introduced to the board by Mr.Prado. He was jointly appointed by the Mayor and
County Judge to facilitate a uniform truancy policy committee that the legislative mandated. He will return to
next months' meeting for further discussion.
Cmdr. Blackmon will have four officers on bicycle patrol that will be working closely with the DPO's and Code
Enforcement. They will be doing Community Policing with the objective being to reduce crime. The cost will
be$5,800 for uniforms paid through the Crime Control existing budget.
There was no City Auditor Report.
Alma Casas gave the financial report for the 3 months ending December 31,2015.
• 22.37%of the total budget expended.
• Annual revenue collected compared to previous year actual is at 88.09%.
David Prado with the Juvenile Assessment Center gave an update for the month of January 2016.
• 14 violations and 32 intakes.
• 39 drug tests performed and 14 violations of daytime nighttime curfew and Class C misdemeanors.
Alma Casas requested a one year extension of the Agreement between the District and MuniServices for Sales
Tax Compliance Review. A motion was made by Mr.Hicks and second by Ms.Veith to approve the extension
of the agreement. The motion carried 8/0.
A motion was made by Joan Veith and second by Judy Loverde to approve the one time expenditures as
presented at the last meeting. Motion passes 7/1. Zelner Houchin did not agree with the purchase of the
additional 25 AR15's for$36,875.00.
The request to purchase gloves was not added as a one time purchase due to the lack of functionality with the
gloves. We will be looking for viable alternatives.
Betsy Pimentel discussed the different venues they had visited and will continue to promote the Crime Control
District for the 2016 election. Mr.Leeton still has the two billboards up around different parts of town for the
year. The board discussed possible strategies to promote the Crime Control Board. Ms.Eldridge mentioned the
utility billing insert would be$4,500 and there is no funding. Mr. Leeton asked if someone else could pay for it
and Ms.Eldridge stated she would look into it.
Ms. Luna-Saldana appointed Mr.Hicks,Mr.Leeton and Ms.Loverde to form a committee to discuss the topic of
Police Appreciation Day. Ms.Veith suggested to the Board that new badges should be purchased for officers in
appreciation of them. Mr. Brice will have to look into that purchase as a proper use of funds.
Next month will be the first of three reviews to adopt the FY2017 budget on June 15'at 6pm, CityCouncil will
consider the first reading on August 16'and the second reading on August 23'
A motion was made by Mr. Leeton and second by Mr. Lara to change the March meeting to March 23'
Motion passes 8/0.
Items to place on agenda:
FY 2015-2016 Revenue and Expediture year end Estimates
FY 2016-2017 Revenue and Expenditure Proposal
Mr. Homer Flores will have a proposal on the assessment center as a viable option as a strategy for our truancy
efforts and discuss the County's contribution towards this center.
Buck will advise on the statute to purchase new badges with Crime Control money brought up by Ms.Veith
There was no public comment.
This meeting was adjourned by Ms. Luna Saldana at 4:20 p.m.
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