Minutes CCPD 08/20/2014MINUTES
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT MEETING
FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
August 20, 2014 at 7:40 PM
Public Service Conference Room
The Crime Control and Prevention District Board of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session
on August 20, 2014. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON AND TARRANT §
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Timothy Gamache, Chairman
Dena Boudreau, Vice Chairman
Adam Broyles, Board Member
J.J. Isherwood, Board Member
Patrick Arata, Board Member
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Paul Glowacki, Board Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Scott Kniffen, Police Chief
Janet Grunt, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
Chairman Timothy Gamache called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 7:01 PM.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Citizens are allowed three (3) minutes to address the Board regarding an item over which the Board has policy
or oversight authority as provided by Texas law, the ethics order, or other policy order.
There were no Citizen Presentations.
REGULAR SESSION
1. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Trophy Club Crime Control and Prevention District
Board Minutes for August 5, 2014.
Chairman Timothy Gama che called fora review of the Minutes of the August 6, 2014 meeting of the
Crime Control and Prevention District; the Minutes were reviewed and a motion was made to accept
the Minutes, as presented, by Board Member Adam Broyles. Motion seconded by Board Member J.J.
Isherwood. Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
2. Consider and take appropriate action regarding interviews and Board recommendations for the
proposed appointment of a new Board member for the vacant expiring term of the Crime Control
and Prevention District Board for presentation to Council.
Scheduled were:
a. Mark Chapman (7:15 PM)
b. Louis Opipare (7:30 PM)
Each of the prospective candidates for appointment to the CCPD Board was interviewed regarding
their background and experience and their reasons for desiring a position on the CCPD Board, as well
as their vision for the Police Department and the roll of the CCPD in reaching those goals.
Following discussion regarding each of the candidates, votes were cast and a motion was made by
Board Member J.J. Isherwood to recommend to Town Council the appointment of Louis R. Opipare, Jr.
to fill the vacant CCPD Board position. Motion seconded by Board Member Patrick Arata. Motion
approved by a vote of 5-0.
3. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Town Council's action on the Crime Control and
Prevention District Board Budget for FY 2014-15; CCPD Board budgeting priorities and crime control
prevention plan.
Chief Kniffen provided updates regarding the CCPD Budget for FY 2014-15, following Town Council's
Budget Workshop on August 1, 2014.
Originally NISD wanted the PD to buy a car and equipment for use by the SRO/ASAP, and the District
would lease it from the PD. The CCPD Budget included over $15,000 for equipment to be installed in
the vehicle. Council considered utilizing the CCPD budget to fund this equipment. The School District
then, instead, offered to provide the car and lease the car to the PD.
The purchase of a sixth patrol vehicle was not authorized by Council during the Budget Workshop,
reducing the amount needed in the CCPD budget by about $23,000.
Council considered adding a dedicated server for an F -filing system, and the body -worn camera for the
officer who will replace the SRO/ASAP officer in patrol, to the CCPD budget. Chief Kniffen reported
that the savings proposed by not purchasing a sixth patrol unit did not include the need for new radar
for that vehicle and asked for consideration for funding a fifth radar unit for the replacement vehicle.
Currently there are four radar units in the CCPD budget.
Based on the savings from not purchasing a sixth patrol unit, there would not be a need to reprioritize
the FY 2014 CCPD budget. The E -filing system ($8100), the body camera ($1150), and the radar far the
replacement vehicle ($3250) would equal $12,500.
Sgt. Tony Simmons applied for a Grant for new portable and mobile patrol radios. Chief Kniffen is
cautiously optimistic about funding for these radios. There could be a possible "Cooperative Purchase
Agreement" with Denton County to help with the purchase of new radios in preparation for the
changes being made by Denton County in December 2014. The current anticipated surplus in the FY
14 CCPD budget has been tentatively earmarked for additional radios and any surplus in the FY 15
CCPD budget could be used in tris manner as well,
Chief Kniffen reported that $4000 was proposed for two AEDs in FY 15. The quote for three proposed
AEDS in FY 14 was approximately $1450 each. The Small Equipment line item for this could be reduced
to $2900. He also proposed consideration of the purchase of eight total TASER units as opposed to the
six currently in the CCPD budget. These proposals will be considered at the August 26, 2014
Council/CCPD joint meeting.
Following discussion of the currently proposed CCPD Budget for FY 2014-15, a motion was made by
Board Member Patrick Arata to fund the E -Filing Server, as well as a body camera for the new
SRO/ASAP and new radar system for the vehicles. Motion was seconded by Board Member Adam
Broyles. Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
ADJOURN
Board Member Adam Broyles made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 PM. Motion seconded by Board Member
Patrick Arata. Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Janet Gru t, Administrative Assistant
Town of T phy Club, Texas
Dena Boudreau, Vice Chairman
Town of Trophy Club, Texas