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MINUTES
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT RECEIVED
TUESDAY,JULY 21,2009 RIl G W
CITY HALL,6TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
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Members Present
Estela Garcia Susie Luna Saldana CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Cecil Johnson David Sauceda
Jesse Molina Mike Staff
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m. Mrs. Saldana requested to revise the minutes of June 17,
2009,paragraph 7 to add the sentence underlined below:
Ms. Eldridge stated the board needed to elect new officers, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and
Secretary. She asked for nominations for Chairman. Nominations were received for Susie Luna-
Saldana and for Cecil Johnson. Calling for the vote,two people voted for Luna-Saldana
Mrs. Saldana moved and Mr. Sauceda second to approve the minutes as revised.Motion carried, 6/0.
Constance Sanchez gave the finance directors report and stated that revenues were down again this
month, but we are still over estimated budgeted amount. Expenditures are at 85% with ytd at 91.67%.
Mrs. Garcia questioned the amount of overtime that was being used for the pawn shop detail. Raymond
Rivas explained that funds had been transferred and the problem had been addressed.
Eddie Salazar explained that up to July 19, 2009, 31 juveniles were referred to the Juvenile Assessment
Center, 12 boys and 19 girls. He explained that the number of night violators has gone up. An
organizational chart was given to the Crime Control Board members for their review.
Cindy O'Brien stated that there was nothing to report on the JAC Committee Review report.
Commander Mark Schauer explained that a lot of graffiti has been showing up around the city. He also
mentioned that the second graffiti truck had arrived and it is out for testing. He explained that the
cameras are up and running at Kids Place in Cole Park and explained that images will be posted on the
ccpd website.
Ms. Eldridge advised the board that the election of the Crime Control and Prevention District officers at
the June 17, 2009 meeting was not valid because voting requirements state that a concurrence of a
majority of the members of the board is necessary in matters relating to the business of a district. Per the
minutes of June 17, 2009, the lack of number of votes required was not there. A new vote was taken and
the voting was as follows:
A nomination of President for Susie Luna Saldana was given by Mrs. Estela Garcia. The
foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garcia, Saldana, Sauceda
and Staff voting"Aye",with Johnson and Molina voting"Nay".
A nomination of President for Cecil Johnson was given by Mr.Mike Staff. The foregoing motion
was not passed and denied with the following vote: Johnson and Molina voting "Aye", with
Garcia, Saldana, Sauceda and Staff voting"Nay".
A nomination of Vice President for Cecil Johnson was given by Susie Luna Saldana. The
foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garcia, Johnson, Molina,
Saldana, Sauceda and Staff voting"Aye".
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A nomination of Secretary for Estela Garcia was given by Susie Luna Saldana. The foregoing
motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garcia, Saldana, Sauceda and Staff
voting"Aye",with Johnson and Molina voting"Nay".
A nomination of Secretary for Jesse Molina was given by Cecil Johnson. The foregoing motion
was not passed and denied with the following vote: Johnson and Molina voting "Aye", with
Garcia, Saldana, Sauceda and Staff voting"Nay".
It was discussed that the number of officers with tasers are 167 and have 100 officers currently requesting
taser training. After training, the number of officers with tasers should be 267.
Etico Solutions presented the police resource allocation study conducted for the Corpus Christi Police
Department.
Senior Officer Ellis gave a presentation on the Patrol Rifle Program. He explained how important AR-15
rifles are in that criminals are better armed while the officers have been restricted by what weapon they
can carry.
Eddie Salazar explained that they would like Crime Control to fund a part time UA case manager. After a
brief discussion, the board decided that the item should be tabled until the August meeting with a
presentation to be presented as well as making it an action item.
Pat Eldridge explained that a public meeting will be held at the next Crime Control meeting on August
19th, 2009. The meeting will be to adopt resolution to expand tax base and it will need a letter to the
comptroller as well as letters to the utility companies. She explained that she would like to adopt the
resolution within the public meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Sauceda and second by Mrs.Garcia to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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