Crime Prevention Board
Minutes of the Meeting
February 16, 2011
3:00 P.M.
Board Members Attending: Mike Gaymon (Chair),Marjorie Newman, Nancy Renn, Al
Hayes, Dr. Peggy Connell, Sharon Cox-Bevely
Also Attending: Director-Seth Brown, Donna Dooley, Robbie Holt
Absent: Major Julius Graham
The meeting was called to order by Chair Mike Gaymon. The minutes were
approved as printed.
Chairman?s Report:
The Chairman discussed our attendance at council and Mayor Pro Tem wanting us
to attend work sessions with when new proposals come forward.
The Chairman discussed the importance of giving the board updates on ongoing
programs so they will be aware of the progress. He also stated we need to make
sure the CSU and CTC plan have advisory boards that involve the community.
The Chairman discussed changing the day and time of the monthly meeting and the
Director said he would poll the board of what a new good time will be for
everyone.
The Chairman discussed that we include within the minutes the updates from
programs so the Mayor and council would be aware of the progress of the ongoing
programs.
Directors Report:
New Grant Submissions were given out for
No new grants but an evaluation for Adult Drug Court was added.
The Director told of the 6th point to the program in Neighborhood Associations
that was added to our plan.
The Director discussed the process each grant funded must go through in order
for money to be released.
The Director discussed monthly activities with community leaders.
The Director discussed the continued improvements to our webpage.
The director discussed the ongoing process of developing the Neighborhood
Association plan and the interactive map on the OCP page.
The financial report was given.
Salary and associated expenses = $ 45,856.75
Special Guest ? Robbie Holt
Robbie discussed El Sistema and its benefits to the children in our schools.
El Sistema is a program that uses music to work with at risk kids afterschool.
The program starts in elementary school. It builds teamwork, leadership and
self esteem.
The Chairman suggested MCSD should research and potentially apply for a grant.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Seth Brown
Director
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