WINDSOR LOCKS POLICE COMMISSION Minutes of Regular Meeting March 18, 2015

1) Call to Order – Chairman Royston called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

2) Pledge of Allegiance – The Pledge of Allegiance was observed.

MOTION: To add a second Public Input at the end of the meeting.

Edward Ferrari Seconded by Neal Cunningham Motion Passed Unanimously

3) Citizen Award Presentation to Tom Kupec – Gathering Ground

Tom Kupec was presented a Citizen Award for his support and hospitality to the WLPD on Christmas morning 2014 and during the recent major snow storms.

4) Public Input –

Michael Bracken – 12 Tinker Drive – Mr. Bracken said he heard that there were other options for Sgt. Koistinen that were not told to the public and wanted to know if this was true. Commissioner Royston answered that he was not aware of any other options. Mr. Bracken also questioned whether or not Sgt. Koistinen would be getting a retirement badge.

William Rousseau – 407 Elmwood –Mr. Rousseau disagreed with wording in the settlement agreement and the Commissions prior statement with regard to Sgt. Koistinen and accused the Commission and Town Officials of using scare tactics to get the people to vote in favor of the settlement agreement.

5) Approval of the minutes for the regular meeting of February 11, 2015 and the special meeting of February 24, 2015.

MOTION: To approve the minutes of the February 11, 2015 regular meeting and the February 24, 2015 special meeting. Neal Cunningham Seconded by Ricardo Rachele Motion Passed Unanimously

6) Chief’s Report –

a) Department Update –

• Computer Crimes Unit training going well. Detective Morini is there 1-2 days per week training and upgrading all the equipment we purchased. • Low-Light Shooting and Tactics training is occurring over the next three weeks. • K-9 Hardy has full certification for patrol.

Page 1 b)Budget Update – Although the line items are not totally up to date, we are expecting to complete the year within budget. We will be transferring funds from the salary line to the overtime line to cover staffing shortages throughout the year and transferring funds from the clothing line to cover the cost of bullet proof vests until we are reimbursed.

7) New Business –

a)Commissioner Hannaford read a letter written to the Chief of Police that thanked Sgt. Dzierzgowski for his professional, comforting and knowledgeable manner during a medical assistance call to the resident’s home.

8) Old Business – a) Chairman Royston reported that the Koistinen settlement has passed and the attorneys are working on the paperwork. Sgt. Koistinen’s resignation will be effective April 1, 2015. b) 13 South Street – Chief Osanitsch stated that they would be adding radar patrol on South Street to see if this will have an effect on speeding. c) Commissioner Royston asked the Chief to set up a date for the Commissioners to visit the Computer Crimes Unit.

9) Commissioners Comments - None

10) Public Input –

Michael Bracken – 12 Tinker – Mr. Bracken asked for an update on a complaint he filed a few weeks ago with regard to a call he had with a Dispatcher. Chief Osanitsch said it is being investigated and he will contact Mr. Bracken with the outcome.

Mr. William Rousseau – 407 Elmwood – Mr. Rousseau stated that he had a problem with an Officer on staff prior to Chief Osanitsch’s employment with the PD. He stated he still wants information he requested on this Officer and asked Chief Osanitsch and Commissioner Royston to get him that information.

11) Adjournment –

MOTION: To adjourn at 7:30 pm.

Edward Ferrari Seconded by Neal Cunningham Motion Passed Unanimously

Respectfully Submitted,

Page 2 Sharon Pfaffenbichler Recording Secretary

A recording of this meeting is available on CD in the Town Clerk’s Office.

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