Crime Prevention Board
Minutes of the Meeting
March 23, 2011
1:30 P.M.
Board Members Attending: Mike Gaymon (Chair),Marjorie Newman, Nancy Rinn, Al
Hayes, Sharon Cox-Bevley, Major Julius Graham
Also Attending: Director-Seth Brown, Mary Bode (Director of Juvenile Drug Court)
Absent: Dr. Peggy Connell, (Dr. Connell was absent due to a business conflict
that
was relayed to the board beforehand.)
The meeting was called to order by Chair Mike Gaymon. The minutes were
approved as printed.
Chairman?s Report:
The Chairman discussed the importance of voting on the current grants in a
timely manner.
The Chairman discussed the meeting time for the board and it was agreed by all
to change the meeting to the 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM at the
Columbus Chamber of Commerce Building.
The Chairman introduced Mary Bode with the Juvenile Drug Court. Mary was
invited in an effort to keep the board informed of the progress of the programs
that were funded under the OCP
Mary thanked the board for the support of the OCP.
Mary discussed the use of the GPS ankle monitors and that 2 have been lost so
far but the cost is not passed on to the court. The loss is due to lack of
charging by the participants. Mary has already addressed this problem and has
worked out a solution to charge them in her office each day.
Mary stated she had just gotten approval for the counseling services through
the purchasing system and already have participants in this program and it is
working well.
Mary informed the board of the guest speaker, J. Tom Morgan, that would speak
to a group about laws that effect juveniles.
Directors Report:
New Grant Submissions were given out for
Teen Advisers
The director discussed the ongoing process of developing the Neighborhood
Association plan.
The interactive website has been completed
The ?Blueprint? for creating a NA has been completed and loaded on to the
website for usage.
The Director discussed the difference between a NW and a NA.
The Director discussed the process each grant funded must go through in order
for money to be released and the tedious process of approval through all the
different sectors of the CCG.
The Director discussed monthly activities with community leaders.
The Director discussed the meeting he and Sharon Cox Bevley attended with the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Council.
The Director discussed his appointment to the Neighborhood Stabilization
committee and how it will help our overall mission.
The Director discussed the continued improvements to our webpage.
The financial report was given.
Salary and associated expenses = $ 55,545.04
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Seth Brown
Director
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