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Crime Control and Prevention District
Wednesday April 17,2019
Corpus Christi City Hall, 1201 Leopard,6t"Floor Conference Room
Members Present
William Bonilla Scott Leeton
Don Clark Rene Saenz
Fred Edler Susie Luna Saldana
Lori Garcia Joan Veith
Member Absent
Jim Kaelin
Call to order
Susie Luna Saldana called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Joan Veith motioned to approve the minutes for March 20,2019. Fred Edler seconded the motion. The motion passed
7/0.
Report for the Chief of Police
Assistant Chief Mark Gutierrez reported the recruiting process for the next academy in July has closed with over 800
applicants.They are looking to hire between 30-35 applicants. The Department is currently under 11 officers.
Crime Report
Captain Asbury presented the monthly Crime Report. Robberies are up 14%, aggravated assaults are up, Burglaries
of businesses are up. Criminal Investigations Division is focusing on guns left in the vehicles, so they won't be used
in future crimes.
City Auditor Report
No City Auditor Report
Finance Director Report
Alma Casas presented the Financial Reports
• Annual Revenue Estimate is$7,021,200,YTD Actuals are$3,178,323.41 in Sales Tax
• 5.77%above budgeted revenues
• February 2019$505,789 was budgeted,actually collected$549,729.68
• Summary of Appropriations and Expenditures:Amended Budget$7,085,519.69,Expenditures$2,557,026
Susie Luna Saldana excused herself at 3:19 p.m.,for a previous commitment.
Budget Review
Pat Eldridge presented a copy of the FY 2019-2020 Proposed Budget to each Board member. The additional projects
for FY20 are the in-car video system and the flashlights for the new 9mm weapons. Peter Collins gave a brief overview
of the in-car video project. The patrol rifle program will continue with funds available to purchase 20. The Board
requested staff to see if 20 is enough if we plan on a class of 35.
Mental Health Issues in the Community
Assistant Chief Mark Schauer explained that officers have gone through a Crisis Intervention Training. Next year
Memorial Hospital is scheduled to be demolished which is the place Officers now take their mental commitments.
They are working with Spohn on this issue The department has one full time officer they have paired up with a MHID
employee who ride together working on calls trying to deescalate and work with officers as an information conduit.
Identify Items to be Placed on Next Agenda
Discussion regarding time change for Crime Control meeting, from 2:30 p.m.to 2:00 p.m.
Public Comment
No Public Comment.
Adjournment
Donald Clark moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:41p.m. Joan Veith seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously, 8/0.
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