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Minutes 01/27/2022MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION BOARD OF THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB LOCATION: 1 TROPHY WOOD DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers The Crime Control and Prevention District Board of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on February 12, 2020. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public. STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § CCPD BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Leo Daniels, Chairman Heath Williams, Vice Chairman Joe Tellez, Board Member Fred Lohmann, Board Member Marc Bartels, Board Member Christopher McAllister, Board Member Christine Udvar-Hazy, Board Member CCPD BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT: Patrick Arata, Chief of Police Julie Swartz, Administrative Assistant CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM Chairman Leo Daniels called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 6:01 p.m. 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. No citizens addressed the Board. REGULAR SESSION Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Crime Control and Prevention District Board Minutes for November 01, 2021. Chairman Leo Daniels called for a review of the minutes of the November 01, 2021 Meeting of the Crime Control and Prevention District. The minutes were reviewed and a motion was made by Joe Tellez to accept the minutes as presented. Motion seconded by Board Member Fred Lohmann. Motion approved by a vote of 7-0. Board Member Leo Daniels called for a review of the Referendum. The attachment was reviewed and a motion was made by Fred Lohmann to accept the Referendum as presented. Christine Udvar-Hazy seconded the motion. Motion approved by a vote of 7-0. Board Member Leo Daniels presented item for review of amendment to budget for new grant application for body cameras. Chief Arata explained the grant process and the need to amend the budget for the upgraded cameras. Recordings are cloud -based; this will include spare cameras as well. Camera life is around 5 years; technology continues to grow and competitors are always looking forward. Body cams go to the equipment line of budget. This is a matching grant from Department of Justice. Chris McAllister made motion to authorize, Heath Williams seconded. Motion approved 7-0. 4. Receive a Flock Camera update. Chief Arata briefed Board Members on the hits that have been picked up by the Flock cameras and cars that go through town. 5. Receive Police Department update. Chief Arata updates Board with update that Department is still recruiting; the Racial Profile Report for 2021 is complete and submitted. The Department's new electric motorbike is in use and doing well. Marc Bartels asked question of gated parking lot for Police Department and suggests more than one gate in case of emergencies. 6. Receive CCPD Budget Update. Chief Arata gave update on the Police vehicles, the Brazos ticket writers; 2 additional officers have been approved by Council in addition to current openings. CCPD will have an upcoming meeting in May of this year. ADJOURN Board Member Leo Daniels made a motion to adjourn at 6:31 p.m. Motion seconded by Board Member Fred Lohmann. Leo Daniels ;Town4Tro lub � 0 [� (6�A Julie Swartz Town of Trophy Club