Date: 2/8/2007
Title: Stetson Library, 200 Dixwell Avenue
Description:
Civilian Review Board Meeting
February 8, 2007
Stetson Library
200 Dixwell Avenue



Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Shirley Wayne Washington.

A. Rollcall by Mary Blair

12 Present 3 Absent 1 Vacancy


B. Approval of Agenda

Motion made by Ann Tramontana to accept the agenda; seconded by William Bixby; approved unanimously.

C. Approval of Minutes

Motion made by Sarah McIver to accept the minutes; seconded by Mary Blair; approved unanimously.

D. Coordinator’s Report

Motion made by Mary Blair to accept the Coordinator’s Report; seconded by Ann Tramontana; approved unanimously.

E. Open Floor

There were no guests.

F. Unfinished Business

None.

G. Subcommittee Reports

William Bixby - Draft Survey
Easter Howard - Draft Proposal
Evelise Ribeiro - BOPC Activities

H. New Business

Shirley Wayne Washington initiated discussion on the past, present and future of the CRB. Members provided opinions that evolved to a general consensus of the need for more community involvement and communication.

There was discussion on CRB-BOPC interaction.

Shirley Wayne Washington discussed administrative concerns.

12 Present 3 Absent 1 Vacancy

William Bixby Catherine Gootkin Board of Aldermen
Mary Blair Robert Spirito
Barbara Carroll Juanita Wright
Robin Hobson
Easter Howard
Reverend Walter Johnson, Jr.
Sarah McIver
Maureen O’Sullivan
Evelise Ribeiro
Kathleen Smith-Bogan
Ann Tramontana
Shirley Wayne Washington


Staff: Reginald Thomas, Civilian Review Board Coordinator
Laoise King, Assistant Corporation Counsel


Guests: none

Motion to adjourn made by Mary Blair; seconded by Ann Tramontana; approved unanimously.


The next Civilian Review Board meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at the Fair Haven Police Substation. All members are encouraged to arrive by 5:45 p.m. if at all possible.