1.       Discuss and act on Minutes of October 17, 2024 Meeting

Mr. Transue made a motion to approve the minutes from October 17^th, Mr. Spier seconded, and all were in favor.

3 Ayes (Spier, Transue, Tunney) 0 Nays   1 Abstain (Hinthorn) 1 Absent (Collins)

2.       Update from Chief Deane on implementation of Axon body cameras.

Chief Deane reported that there has been some testing of the body cameras, and he expects them to be in operation by February 1^st.  There are 8 cameras in total.  Video and data will be able to be uploaded.  Per the accreditation there are very specific criteria and policies to adhere to.

3.        Point of Clarification on Agenda Item 5 from the October 17, 2024 PAC meeting- the Chief presented at the Block Island Conservancy annual meeting and not the Nature Conservancy (Chairperson’s mistake).   

Mr. Hinthorne wanted to clarify the report presented by the Chief was at the Block Island Conservancy and not at the Nature Conservancy. 

4.       Discuss and act on community feedback, if any.

No Community feedback reported.

5.       Discussion with Chief Deane about the police budget for 2025- any issues PAC should be aware of to be helpful to the Chief in the budgeting process?

Chief Deane met with the Town Council; they have been very supportive.  Ms. Tunney asked if the overtime/back pay situation had been rectified.  Chief Deane reported that it had, and it has been very productive working with Interim Town Manager Land.  He will contact the board if he needs any help in the future.

6.        Moped enforcement and training area monitoring

Ms. Tunney asked who would oversee moped training area enforcement.  Chief Deane would be responsible and felt that the meeting between the moped owners and the Town Council was a step for holding them accountable.  Discussion ensued regarding Weldon’s Way, The Harborside and possible video technology in the area. 

7.       Discuss and act on PAC meeting schedule for 2025.

Ms. Tunney made a motion to approve the 2025 schedule, Mr. Transue seconded, and all were in favor.

4 Ayes (Hinthorne, Transue, Spier, Tunney) 0 Nays   1 Absent (Collins)

8.       Adjourn; next meeting date to be determined.

Mr. Hinthorn made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:23, Mr. Transue seconded, and all were in favor. 

4 Ayes (Hinthorne, Transue, Spier, Tunney) 0 Nays   1 Absent (Collins)

Respectfully submitted,                                   Approved: 4/17/2025

Laurel Payne