Board of Police Commissioners - Minutes - 06/08/2020

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 8, 2020
PRESENT: Chairman; James Dimmock, Vice Chairman; Mark Gelinas, Thomas Sheridan,
Secretary; and Robert Brule, Commissioner
DEPARTMENT: Chief Mahoney, Lt. Silva, Lt. Balestracci, Lt VanOverloop, Training Sergeant
Ferland and Traffic Officer Spearrin
ABSENT: William Auwood, Commissioner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE;
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM:
Chairman Dimmock called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. A Quorum was established.
PUBLIC INPUT
No public input.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Acceptance of the Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2020.
MOTION: made by Commissioner Brule and SECONDED by Commissioner Gelinas to accept the
meeting minutes of May 11, 2020. PASSED.
CORRESPONDENCE: No correspondence
TRAFEIC COMMISSION REVIEW AND TRAFFIC REPORT FOR APRIL
Traffic Officer Spearrin reviewed the report with the Commission. Report was received.
Traffic Officer Spearrin stated he was requesting a “No Parking” sign to be placed on Melanie Drive
that would extend to the current Stop Sign. He noted parking there is increasing and may cause
potential problems.
MOTION: made by Commissioner Brule and SECONDED by Commissioner Sheridan to approve
the installation of a No Parking sign on Melanie Drive. PASSED.
CHIEF’S REPORT
a. May K-9 Reports
Reports were received. Lt. Balestracci noted that a new K-9 Officer has been chosen, Officer
Genung, and that a new dog is in the process of being purchased. He also noted Sergeant
Flanagan is transitioning out to concentrate full time on his Sergeants duties but that he and K-9
Neo are available.
Chief Mahoney noted that a private citizen has offered to purchase the new K-9 and all the
equipment needed.

Board of Police Commissioners Meeting
June 8, 2020
Page 2
b. May Investigative Services & Youth Report
Reports were received.
c. May Training Report
Report was received. Sergeant Ferland noted that one Officer is in the FTO process, three will
begin the remote Police Academy next week, and two are in the hiring process at this time.
d. May Records Report
Report was received. Lt. VanOverloop noted that the Records personnel have been very busy
working on producing two large cases for Court.
e. May CSO Report
Report was received.
f. May Patrol Report
Report was received
g. May Animal Control Report
Report was received.
OLD BUSINESS
Nothing noted.
NEW BUSINESS
A discussion ensued regarding when the Commission is notified regarding Civilian Complaints.
Chief Mahoney asked if everyone would feel comfortable meeting in person, keeping the 6 feet
distance, and everyone was fine with meeting in person in July.
FISCAL YEAR 19-20 END OF THE EYAR TRANSFERS
51000 Series
Debit Line Item 10129-51210 Clerical $43,000
Debit Line Item 10129-51220 Custodial $16,000
Debit Line Item 10129-51435 CSO $12,000
Credit Line Item 10129-51110 Admin $71,000
Debit Line Item 10129-51920 FICA $7,000
Credit Line Item 10129-51420 Patrol $7,000
Debit Line Item 10129-51920 FICA $4,900
Credit Line Item 10129-51430 Detectives $4,900

Board of Police Commissioners Meeting
June 8, 2020
Page 3
52000 Series
Debit Line Item 10129-52305 OSHA
Credit Line Item 10129-52030 Professional Fees
Debit Line Item 10129-52305 OSHA
Credit Line Item 10129-52100 Electricity
53000 Series
Debit Line Item 10129-53090 Gasoline
Credit Line Item 10129-53150 Building Maint.
MOTION: made by Commissioner Sheridan and SECONDED by Commissioner Gelinas to approve
the 2019-2020 fiscal year transfers as presented. Passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: made by Commissioner Sheridan and SECONDED by Commissioner Gelinas to adjourn
the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Marlena Montgornery
Recording Secretary
$318
$318
$1,029
$1,029
$4,390
$4,390