HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-1998 MinutesPOLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES - FEBRUARY 17,1998
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER Chair P. Hoffey called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Board members present: L. Cohen, P. Farrant, M. Raymond, and
P. Hoffey. Board members absent: J. Watson. Legal Counsel D.
Russell, City Clerk M. Karr and Assistant S. Bauer were also
present.
CONSENT
CALENDAR Motion by M. Raymond and seconded by P. Farrant to adopt
Consent Calendar. Motion carried, 4/0, J. Watson absent.
RECOMMENDTION TO COUNCIL None
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION None
MEETING
SCHEDULE Future meeting dates:
• February 25, 1998 - 11:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M.
• March 4, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
• March 11, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION To discuss PCRB Complaints 497-2, #97-3 and #97-7, Motion was
made by L.Cohen and seconded by P. Farrant to adjourn into
Executive Session based upon 21.5(g) of the Code of Iowa to avoid
disclosure of specific law enforcement matters, such as current or
proposed investigations, and 22.7(5) of the Code of Iowa requiring
peace officers investigative reports be kept confidential. Motion
carried, 4/0, J. Watson absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.
Regular meeting resumed at 7:55 P.M.
The Board discussed the ad hoc committee which is being formed
by bar/restaurant owners, the police and City administration to
review police conduct in the downtown area. As information
becomes available from this committee to the City Council, it was
decided by the Board that they do not want to compromise their
position of neutrality should a complaint be filed with the PCRB.
PCRB -Minutes
2/17/98
Page 2
The issue can be discussed when the Board reviews the Iowa City
Police Department's policies and procedures.
The issues of conflict of interest was also addressed. Legal Counsel
encouraged board members not to participate in those meetings or
to become part of that ad hoc group.
D. Russell suggested that future agendas contain a standard agenda
item called `Board Information."
ADJOURNMENT Motion for adjournment by L. Cohen and seconded by P. Farrant.
Motion carried, 4/0, J. Watson absent. Meeting adjourned at 8:12
P.M.