The Public Meeting Index

The Clovis City Commission met on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM at the North Annex, Clovis-Carver Library. The agenda included pledges, approval of prior minutes, proclamations, a consent agenda of 13 routine items, several resolutions and ordinances for introduction and adoption, and new business items. No minutes or transcript were provided, so outcomes of votes and discussions are not recorded. Proclamations, Awards and Presentations - Proclamation for National Recovery Month (September 2026), presented by Lacy Keith. - Proclamation for Constitution Week (September 17-23, 2026), presented by Nancy Ann Streseman, New Mexico Society Daughters of the American Revolution 2nd Vice Regent. - Proclamation for National Preparedness Month (September 2026), presented by Ruthann Kelly. Consent Calendar - Approval of September 3, 2026 minutes. - Adoption of Resolution 3393-2026: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certifications and Commitments and CDBG Citizen Participation Plan. - Adoption of Ordinance 2263-2026: Amending Unified Development Ordinance related to childcare facilities. - Adoption of Ordinance 2264-2026: Amending business registration fees for childcare providers. - Approval of Mobile Crisis Response Team Memorandum of Agreement with Nurstead Consulting Services, LLC. - Approval of quote from Xcel Energy for installation of residential street lights. - Approval of revised Memorandum of Understanding between City of Clovis and Curry County regarding Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Early Access Funding. - Approval of Letter of Delegation of Signatory Authority for FY25 EMPG with New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. - Approval of Change Order No. 2 for Lyceum Theater with WWRC Construction. - Adoption of Resolution 3397-2026: Participation in Capital Outlay Program administered by New Mexico Department of Transportation. - Adoption of Resolution 3398-2026: Replat of Colonnade Village Unit 1, Block 21, Lots 1 through 8. - Adoption of Resolution 3399-2026: Replat of 1418 South Lea Street, Clovis, New Mexico. - Approval of Lodger's Tax Disbursements. - Approval of bid from K. Barnett and Sons, Inc. for roadway improvements to Main Street between 21st and 8th Streets. Introduction and Adoption of Resolutions and Ordinances - Resolution 3391-2026: Establishing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of building permits for data centers within the City of Clovis (Mayor Morris). - Resolution 3394-2026: Authorizing abatement by demolition of unsafe building at 1318 Hinkle Street. - Resolution 3395-2026: Authorizing abatement by demolition of unsafe building at 3008 Weston Street. - Resolution 3396-2026: Authorizing abatement by demolition of unsafe building at 1405 Grand Avenue. - Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the ENMWUA Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement for the Raw Water Conveyance Project. - Resolution 3392-2026: Authorizing application for 2026 NMED Strategic Water Supply Grant Program for feasibility assessment and testing of well locations in the amount of $1,800,000. New Business - Appointment of a citizen representative to serve on the Clovis-Carver Library Board. - Approval of annual Professional Services Contract between City of Clovis and Clovis MainStreet. - Approval of filing Entry of Appearance and Motion for Leave to Intervene in NMPRC Docket No. 26-0000103 (EPCOR Rate Adjustment Application). - Approval of Professional Services Agreement with TAHOEconomics, LLC for expert witness services in the EPCOR rate case. - Approval of renewal of Professional Services Agreement for Retail Consulting Services with Retail Strategies, LLC. Reports of Boards, Officers and Committees - Reports from Lodger's Tax Advisory Board (September 8, 2026), Economic Incentive Board (September 9, 2026), Eastern Plains Council of Governments (September 9, 2026), Hospital Board (September 9, 2026), Planning & Zoning Commission (September 9, 2026), Revenue Review Committee (September 14, 2026), and Local Emergency Planning Committee (September 16, 2026). - Monthly Investment Report. Key Outcomes - No final outcomes are recorded because no minutes or transcript were provided. All listed items were presented for consideration. Voting results, discussion details, and decisions are not available.

The St. Charles Parish Zoning Board of Adjustment met on September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers to consider three variance requests. All three variances were approved unanimously. The board also discussed reimbursement issues for members and approved the minutes from the August 20, 2026 meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Case 2026-31-ZBA (generator setback): A neighbor (115 Duke Drive, Destrehan) spoke in favor, praising the contractor and clarifying the role of South Central Planning in inspections for electrical and gas connections. - Case 2026-32-ZBA (accessory building size): A public commenter spoke in favor of the variance but warned about elevation datum differences (NGVD 29 vs NAVD 88) and advised careful verification of the required elevation. Discussion Items - Case 2026-30-ZBA (Jorge Murillo, 701 Oak Street, St. Rose): Request to allow a residential accessory building within the front yard and reduce the required setback from 5 feet to 3 feet. The applicant explained that his contractor built the structure before permits were obtained. The board voted unanimously to approve the variance as written. - Case 2026-31-ZBA (Billy and John All, 131 Riverwood Drive, St. Rose): Request to reduce the required setback for a whole-house generator. The installation location is an 8-foot-wide alleyway. The contractor noted all codes would be met, with exhaust pointing away from the house and the generator more than 30 feet from the neighbor's house. Board members questioned whether alternative locations existed (driveway or front lawn were mentioned) and about the role of South Central Planning in building code approval. The planning director clarified that a variance does not supersede state building code and that South Central must also approve the generator placement. A board member expressed frustration with external oversight. The board voted unanimously to approve the variance. - Case 2026-32-ZBA (Jeremy Seyfert, represented by Elizabeth Seyfert, 561 Cypress Drive, Luling): Request to increase the maximum square footage from 600 sq ft to 900 sq ft to allow wet floodproofing for a residential accessory building (shop/garage). The applicant stated the building would be used for storage of lawnmowers, vehicles, and tools, with no living space. The board voted unanimously to approve the variance as written. - Unfinished Business: Board member Father Lambert inquired about delayed reimbursements (per diem) for board service. The planning department staff acknowledged the issue, noting a new electronic expense system and the need to coordinate with finance. Staff promised to follow up. - Minutes Approval: The board approved the minutes from the August 20, 2026 meeting after a brief display error showed an incorrect date (January 16, 2025) on the screen. The motion specified the correct date. Key Outcomes - Variance granted for Case 2026-30-ZBA (unanimous vote) - Variance granted for Case 2026-31-ZBA (unanimous vote) - Variance granted for Case 2026-32-ZBA (unanimous vote) - Minutes from August 20, 2026 meeting approved - Meeting adjourned after all business

The Northfield Planning Commission met on September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda included approval of minutes, public comment, board reports, and regular agenda items on the zoning code update and park dedication fees. However, the available meeting transcript is unintelligible and contains no usable discussion, public testimony, or decisions. Consequently, this summary is based solely on the agenda and cannot report any substantive outcomes, positions, or votes. Consent Calendar - Approval of the agenda and the August 20, 2026 meeting minutes (Item 26-483) were listed but no action is confirmed from the transcript. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were discernible from the transcript. Discussion Items - Item 26-484: Update and Discussion on the Zoning Code Update – Preliminary Recommendations Report. No speaker positions or details were recorded. - Item 26-486: Discussion Related to Park Dedication Fees for Future Text Amendment. No details or outcomes are available. Key Outcomes - No votes, directives, or next steps were captured due to the uninterpretable transcript. The meeting likely adjourned per the agenda. Note: The raw transcription provided consists of garbled text and cannot be used to reconstruct any meaningful discussion, statistics, or speaker positions.

The Leesburg Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 17, 2026, to consider a rezoning and special exception application for the Loudoun Islamic Center at 1509 Dodona Terrace SE, Suite 110. After a tied vote on both approval and denial motions, the commission voted 4-0 to continue both applications to a future work session when all seven commissioners can be present. Other business included a staff report on changes to school proffer policies and a preview of the next work session on affordable housing legislation. Consent Calendar - Adoption of Agenda: Unanimously approved as submitted. - Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the September 3, 2026 meeting were approved with a vote of 6-0-1 (one abstention). Public Comments & Testimony - Farzana Faye (1416 Ribbon Limestone): Expressed concern about the Islamic center, requesting more information about its financial support and purpose beyond religion. - Paradise Sorabi (same address): Stated discomfort living near an Islamic center as an ex-Muslim from Iran, described receiving strange looks when walking past, and reiterated requests for financial information. Both speakers opposed the application. Discussion Items - Loudoun Islamic Center – Rezoning (TLREZN2026-0002) and Special Exception (TLSPEX2026-0001): - Staff (Scott Parker, Senior Planning Project Manager) presented the requests: an amendment to proffers for the Village at Leesburg to allow a 1,555 sq. ft. place of worship by special exception, and the special exception itself for the Loudoun Islamic Center. The use would be limited to three sessions on Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a maximum of 75 worshippers per session. Parking would be directed to adjacent Parking Garage D, which staff described as having ample capacity. No exterior alterations except a secondary egress door. Staff recommended approval, finding the applications met zoning criteria. - The applicant (representative of the Islamic Center) agreed with staff’s presentation and had no additional comments. - Commissioner questions focused on: - Noise: Staff noted no violations from prior complaints; noise issues would be handled complaint-driven. - Parking and traffic: Concerns raised about Dodona Terrace’s narrow street and parallel parking, with the applicant stating congregants already park in the garage. A condition encourages using western entrances to avoid Village Market Boulevard congestion. Some commissioners felt parking was adequate; others worried about cumulative impacts during session transitions. - Precedent: Some commissioners feared scope creep if future similar requests were granted. - Occupancy and fire code: The 75-person cap is based on occupancy and fire safety. - Nearby residential: Closest residences are across Village Market Boulevard (250-300 ft away) in a different zoning district. - A motion to approve the rezoning failed 3-3 (Commissioners Barnes, Tuck, Robinson? need to check transcript: The vote was 3-3, with four voting aye? Actually transcript says

The Howard County Planning Board met on September 17, 2026, to consider two agenda items: a concept site plan for a deck setback encroachment and a major subdivision request. The board approved both items unanimously after staff presentations and discussion. The board also set a virtual work session for October 1, 2026, to review rules and procedures. Call to Order and Administrative Items - The board established a quorum with members Cethel, Moser, and Gadzi present. The agenda was approved. Minutes from previous meetings were deferred. - Executive Secretary announced that the October 1, 2026, meeting will be a virtual work session to review the board’s rules and procedures. CSDP-26-002 – Jason Clapp (Deck Setback Encroachment) - Staff from the Department of Planning and Zoning presented a request to reduce the required side yard setback from 7.5 feet to 3 feet 9.75 inches for a replacement deck at 99 E. Gold Amber Garth in the Village of Long Reach. - The existing deck was non-compliant; the new deck extends the length but not the width. The lot coverage would increase slightly to 30.4%, requiring a finding that the deck is a similar minor structure. - The petitioner, Jason Clapp, presented photos and framing plans, noting the angled property line. - The board discussed the process and appreciated the applicant’s compliance. No public comments were received. - Motion to approve CSDP-26-002 was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. PB 463 – Tom and Jill Henderson (Resubdivision) - Staff presented a request to resubdivide an existing 7.22-acre lot (Lot 3 of Rutherford Subdivision) into two buildable lots, zoned RR-DEO in Tier III Growth Area. - The property is served by private septic. Environmental features (wetlands, streams, steep slopes, forest) are mostly in rear and will be protected by conservation easements. Forest conservation is met on-site. - The petitioner’s engineer, Paul Sill, explained the lot shapes were irregular due to limited perk test areas. One lot contains the existing house. - Board asked clarifying questions about locations of streams and steep slopes. No public comments. - Motion to approve PB-463 was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - CSDP-26-002 approved unanimously to allow the deck setback encroachment. - PB-463 approved unanimously to allow the resubdivision. - The October 1, 2026, meeting will be a virtual work session (no in-person attendance). Note: The board also discussed a planned presentation on quasi-judicial procedures, which was postponed due to lack of public attendees.

Note: The agenda for this meeting was dated September 16, 2026, but the provided meeting timestamp and instructions specify the meeting occurred on September 17, 2026. This summary uses the provided date. The Board of Architectural Review (BAR) held a public hearing to consider several applications for certificates of appropriateness, demolitions, additions, and a concept review in the Old and Historic Alexandria District. Items included signage at 625 First Street, a partial demolition and addition at 430 South Lee Street, a partial demolition and roof addition at 103 Quay Street, and a concept review for six townhouses at 330 North Washington Street. The meeting featured extensive public testimony, with two applications deferred and one motion ending in a tie vote. Consent Calendar - BAR2026-00316 – Signage at 625 First Street (Applicant: Laura Mercier): Approved with a condition that the applicant work with staff on final placement of the sign. The halo-lit sign will replace a temporary banner above the hotel entrance. Public Comments & Testimony - 430 South Lee Street (Items 5 & 6): Multiple residents and civic organizations spoke. John Richards (Historic Alexandria Foundation) opposed the proposal, arguing it would encapsulate historic brickwork and set a bad precedent. Scott Borzai (Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations) raised concerns about potential damage to the 1851 Orange and Alexandria Railroad Tunnel foundation and requested a geophysical study. Several neighbors (Miriam Creeta, Joan Porsche, Mario Velasquez, Charles Enoch) objected to the massing, scale, wind pattern disruption, and visual prominence of the proposed two-story side addition. Yvonne Wade Callahan (Old Town Civic) also expressed concerns about the tunnel supports and asked for caution. The applicant, Karen Conkey, argued that the design met design guidelines and that the tunnel was 47 feet away; she noted outreach to neighbors had yielded little feedback. - 330 North Washington Street (Item 9 – Concept Review): Several residents (Nancy McClernon, Mike Gaffney, Steve Davidson, Yvonne Wade Callahan) urged the board to require the applicant to study an alternative three-and-three mews layout instead of the proposed six townhouses in a row surrounded by parking. They criticized the suburban character, the parking-driven layout, and the lack of a full engineering study of alternatives. The West Old Town Civic Association’s written comments were echoed: the project remains inappropriate for the historic district. Discussion Items - 408 Prince Street (Item 4): Partial demolition and encapsulation of a 45-square-foot shed on the west elevation. No public comments. Approved as submitted per staff recommendation. - 430 South Lee Street (Items 5 & 6): The applicant presented a 19-foot-wide, two-story frame addition set back 6 feet 7 inches from the main house, covering about 700 square feet of side brick wall (encapsulation). Board members expressed concerns that the addition reads as a separate house, is too wide and prominent, and that the modern windows and roof deck would be highly visible from the park and Lee Street. Several members suggested a greater setback, massing reduction, and more deference to the historic structure. The applicant requested a deferral, which the board granted unanimously. - 103 Quay Street (Items 7 & 8): Partial demolition of 826 square feet of rear roof and construction of a new mansard roof with dormers and a roof deck. The applicant (Stephen Kulinski) had reduced dormer size per staff feedback. Board members debated dormer proportions and window railings. A motion to approve with conditions (to reduce railings and study dormer size) resulted in a 3–3 tie vote, which fails. The applicant then requested a deferral, which was approved. - 330 North Washington Street (Item 9 – Concept Review): No vote was taken; this was a second concept review. The applicant presented revisions: smaller dormers, more brick wrap, and refined roof forms. Board members reiterated concerns about the six-unit row layout surrounded by parking, requesting that the applicant produce a formal comparative study of an alternative layout (e.g., three-and-three mews). The board stressed that all sides of the building should be treated as fronts given its isolated location. The applicant noted they had studied the mews concept but rejected it due to open space and parking viability, though they agreed to consider further refinements. Board feedback included reducing height, adding a brick wall to separate parking, and lowering roof deck visibility. Key Outcomes - Minutes of September 2, 2026: Adopted unanimously. - BAR2026-00316 (Signage, 625 First Street): Approved with condition to work with staff on placement. - BAR2026-00326 (408 Prince Street): Approved as submitted. - BAR2026-00320 & BAR2026-00321 (430 South Lee Street): Deferred at applicant’s request (unanimous vote). The applicant will return with a revised design addressing public and board concerns about massing, setback, and tunnel protection. - BAR2026-00324 & BAR2026-00325 (103 Quay Street): Motion to approve with conditions failed (3–3 tie). Applicant requested and received deferral to next meeting. - BAR2026-00033 (330 North Washington Street – Concept Review): No action taken. The board directed the applicant to produce a formal comparative site study of an alternative three-and-three mews layout and to improve architectural treatment of all elevations before returning for further review. - Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report: Adopted; chair authorized to sign.

The Lakewood City Board of Zoning Appeals convened on September 17, 2026 at 11:45 AM. The board approved absences of two members, approved prior meeting minutes, and heard three docket items: one granted, two deferred. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the August 20, 2026 meeting by voice vote. - Approved the absences of Mr. Markling and Ms. Bellino. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comment was offered on any agenda item. Discussion Items - Docket 08-11-26 – 17852 Lake Road (Old Business): Applicant Megan Higgins, property owner, requested variances for a minor addition (more spacious kitchen) to the east side of the home. The previous owner had been granted a variance for a similar addition, but it lapsed. The neighbor on the east side submitted a letter stating he no longer disputes the plans. The board asked clarifying questions and then voted to grant the three variances. - Docket 09-13-26 – 1332 Sloan Avenue (New Business): Applicant John Bloomberg (with wife Laura) proposed a garden shed/gazebo on a separate parcel they own, adjacent to their residence. The parcel lacks a principal structure. The board noted that the variance request was for a side-yard setback on a lot without a primary structure, which raised concerns about proper noticing and the board's authority. The applicant was advised to consolidate the parcels or consult a real estate attorney. The board offered the option to defer; the applicant chose to defer the request. - Docket 09-14-26 – 1441 Robinwood Avenue (New Business): Chris Gibson, general contractor for Calfus Construction, proposed replacing an existing deck with a larger composite deck (adding 168 square feet). During discussion, the board realized that the rear yard coverage calculation should include existing accessory structures (such as the garage), potentially making the variance unnecessary. The applicant agreed to defer the request to provide accurate dimensions and reassess the need for a variance. Key Outcomes - Docket 08-11-26: Variances granted unanimously (3-0) – (Mr. Piggett, Mr. Santiago, Ms. Hare all voted yes). - Docket 09-13-26: Motion to defer carried unanimously (3-0). - Docket 09-14-26: Motion to defer carried unanimously (3-0). The applicant was advised that the one-year start clock for approval does not begin until the variance is granted. - The meeting adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

The Inspector General Advisory Board (IGAB) held a hybrid meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the C. Vernon Gray Room and via WebEx. The board welcomed new members, received an update from Inspector General Kelly Madigan, discussed access to county systems, reviewed the IG performance evaluation criteria, and planned the annual report and required joint meeting with the County Executive and County Council. Consent Calendar - No consent calendar items were presented. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made. Discussion Items - Introduction of Deputy Inspector General Frank Lopez: Mr. Lopez, a 29.5-year veteran of the Maryland State Police (retired December 2025), introduced himself. He has four sons raised in Howard County and coached youth soccer. The board welcomed him. - Introduction of New IGAB Member Michael Cummins: Mr. Cummins is a retired federal law enforcement agent (FDA Office of Criminal Investigations, retired 2020) and former auditor for military and federal IG offices. He currently leads a global security team for a pharmaceutical distributor. - Inspector General Update (Kelly Madigan): - As of the meeting date, the OIG had received 101 complaints and had 18 open and active cases. - Two new investigators will be onboarded: one on September 21, 2026, and one on November 2, 2026. - An intern from the University of Maryland (rising junior) has joined two days per week for academic credit. - The OIG training course is nearing rollout to the Office of Law and Office of Human Resources; the goal is 95% completion by all Howard County employees (approximately 5,000–6,000). - Permanent office space was secured at 9755 Patuxent Woods in mid-August, occupying a shared suite with five offices, three cubicles, and a conference room. A county vehicle (Honda CRV) was obtained in late May/early June using prior year salary savings. - Systems Access: The county has identified over 300 systems; access to date includes email and basic time/attendance systems (4–5 systems). Ms. Madigan expects to have core systems identified by end of calendar year. Lack of access (e.g., personnel records) has impeded some investigations—some cases cannot be fully pursued because required records are denied under the current interpretation of the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA). - Case Management System: A SharePoint-based system has been operational since mid-April, enabling tracking of investigative tasks and metrics. - Update on MPIA Litigation in Baltimore City: - Chair Salem reported on a hearing held September 16, 2026, before Judge Pamela White regarding Baltimore City IG access. The judge ordered the city to respond to subpoenas and reinstate direct server access for the IG, ruling that the IG’s confidentiality obligation negates MPIA redaction concerns. The ruling is persuasive but not controlling in Howard County. The board discussed whether state legislation is the best long-term solution. Ms. Madigan and attorney Amanda noted the need to review the written order before determining impact. - Inspector General Performance Evaluation Criteria: - The board agreed to reduce the performance evaluation metrics from eight (as in the county’s standard form) to three narrative metrics: 1. Outreach – communications, training, public relations. 2. Professionalism – incorporating judgment, problem solving, teamwork, adaptability, attendance, etc. 3. Performance – meeting responsibilities (e.g., casework, administrative duties). - The board will draft narrative language for each metric, share with Kelly Madigan for input, and finalize a rating after approval by HR. An interim meeting before December 3, 2026, may be needed. - IGAB Annual Report Discussion: - The board is required to issue an annual report by the end of each calendar year, submitted simultaneously with the IG’s annual report. A joint meeting with the County Council and County Executive is also required. - The board set a deadline of December 14, 2026, for a near-final draft. Statistics will run through the end of November. The joint meeting should be scheduled within the next month, likely before the new council takes office in December. - IGAB Vacancy Update: - Julia Zhu has been nominated to fill the D1 seat (replacing Steve Grisenberry). A public hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2026, with a county council vote on October 5, 2026. She is expected to join by the December 3 meeting. - Other Business: - Chair Salem suggested amending the board’s rules and procedures to explicitly define performance evaluation oversight as a ministerial function, to ensure clear authority. This would be considered next year. Key Outcomes - Welcome: Frank Lopez as Deputy IG and Michael Cummins as new board member. - Performance Evaluation: Consensus to proceed with three narrative metrics (outreach, professionalism, performance) subject to HR approval; Chair Salem will draft language. - Annual Report: Draft due December 14, 2026; IG statistics through November 30, 2026. Staff (Isaiah and Nick) will schedule the joint meeting with the County Executive and County Council within the next month. - Systems Access: Ms. Madigan will provide a further update at the December 3 meeting on progress toward accessing core county systems. - Next Meeting: Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Additional interim meetings may be called to finalize the performance evaluation narrative and annual report.

The Fire and Police Commission (FPC) held its regular session on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM in City Hall Room 301-B. The meeting featured a major update from the Milwaukee Police Department on the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras from Flock Safety, extended public testimony largely opposing the technology, approval of a shift to periodic police officer recruitment, and adoption of several routine personnel appointments and promotions. The meeting adjourned at 9:49 PM. Consent Calendar - September 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes – Adopted by general consent. - Emergency Communications Supervisor Appointment – Adopted by general consent. - Carpenter 4 Appointment (MFD) – Adopted by general consent. - IT Project Coordinator Appointment (MPD) – Adopted by general consent. - Office Assistant II Appointment (MPD) – Adopted by general consent. - Police Facilities Laborer Appointment (MPD) – Adopted by general consent. - Youth Carpenter Apprentice Eligible List (MFD) – Adopted by general consent. Public Comments & Testimony Nineteen members of the public provided comment, nearly all opposing the continued use of Flock technology by MPD and calling for the contract to be canceled. Key speakers and their positions: - Alderwoman Marina Dmitrievich (online): Stated she will introduce a charter ordinance requiring Common Council approval for future ALPR contracts and will seek to remove Flock funding from the 2027 city budget. She asked MPD to cancel the contract. - Timothy Shafer (for Rep. Ryan Clancy): Read a statement calling for immediate cancellation of the Flock contract and for statewide legislative action against mass surveillance. - Amanda Merkwae (ACLU of Wisconsin): Argued that the internal audit does not address third-party data risks, cited inaccuracies in ALPR systems, and described transparency measures as "theater." - Emilio Detorre (Milwaukee Turners): Highlighted Flock's collection and potential sale of aggregated traffic data, and noted Racine County Sheriff's contract cancellation. - Connor Grossnickle: Raised technical accuracy concerns and suggested stopping use until accuracy is verified. - Angela Lang (BLOC): Expressed disappointment that Milwaukee has not followed other counties in canceling Flock, and appealed to commissioners' moral judgment. - Sisi Lee (UWM Student Government President): Noted UWM Police discontinued Flock on September 10. She called for service, accountability, and protection over surveillance. - Michael Dubnicka: Requested dismantling all ALPRs and banning mass surveillance technology permanently. - Arielle Winter (ACLU of Wisconsin): Reported $223,000 spent on Flock since 2022 and advocated for community control over police surveillance (CCOPS). - Julie Hueller Curcio (virtual): Questioned Chief Norman's training trip to Israel and linked international policing technology to domestic surveillance. - Kevin Sas Perez, Markell Crawford, Richard Nwabazor, and others: Expressed that MPD cannot be trusted with the technology and urged cancellation. Discussion Items Police Officer Recruitment Bulletin (Agenda Item 9) MPD presented a revision to the police officer job announcement bulletin, shifting from year-round continuous recruitment to three specific recruitment periods per year, each with a three-month application window and a month between. The change aims to improve administrative preparation and candidate follow-through. Commissioners voted to adopt the new bulletin (voice vote; no dissent). Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Camera Update (Agenda Item 10) Chief of Staff Heather Huff provided a detailed timeline of MPD's Flock usage beginning in May 2022, including two criminal cases of officer misuse (Ayala and Chapman). She outlined new guardrails after discussions with the Mayor's Office and Common Council: - Reduced user base from over 300 to about 67 supervisors only. - Limited queries to Part 1 crimes, missing persons, abductions, and drug-trafficking organization investigations. - Adopted a seven-day data retention period. - Terminated all data-sharing agreements with other agencies (previously shared with approximately 240 Wisconsin agencies and Chicago). - Created a public dashboard with usage statistics. - Implemented a monthly, independent audit by the Compliance Management Section. - Began drafting an updated SOP with explicit prohibitions on immigration-related and reproductive-health queries. Chief Norman joined virtually and defended ALPR as a valuable investigative tool, stating misuse is met with swift accountability (including terminations and criminal referrals). Commissioners expressed concern about Flock's corporate ethics and the lack of community input before deployment. Commissioner Fung pressed on audit specifics, data sharing with agencies that have 287(g) agreements, and the need for more transparent public reporting. No formal action was taken; the communication was placed on file. MPD Standard Operating Procedure Changes (Agenda Item 11) Amendments to SOP 015 (Membership in Authorized Organizations) and the Crisis Negotiation Unit Standard Operating Instruction were placed on file. Changes include adding credit/debit card payment methods and updating the hostage negotiator training course from 40 to 32 hours. Commissioners asked for the rationale behind the training reduction. Executive Director Report (Agenda Item 12) Executive Director Leon Todd reported on FPC staffing: a new research and policy analyst and an investigator have been hired; the deputy director and emergency management director positions are vacant. Commissioners thanked staff and highlighted community engagement efforts. Rescissions and Promotions (Agenda Items 13‑18) - Emergency Communications Officer I Rescission (Item 13) – Adopted (voice vote; no dissent). - Youth Fleet Apprentice Rescission (Item 14, MFD) – Adopted (voice vote; no dissent). - Crime Scene Supervisor Promotion (Item 15, MPD) - Forensic Processor Supervisor Promotion (Item 16, MPD) - Payroll Assistant 3 Promotion (Item 17, MPD) - Payroll Clerk 3 Promotion (Item 18, MPD) Items 15–18 were voted on in a block roll call. All eight commissioners present voted in favor; none opposed. MPD Human Resources Manager April confirmed each candidate had been vetted and is qualified. Key Outcomes - Police Officer Recruitment: Revised bulletin approved, transitioning to three annual recruitment periods. - ALPR Communication: Placed on file; the FPC will consider a formal resolution on the Flock contract at a future meeting. - SOP Changes and Executive Report: Placed on file without opposition. - Personnel Actions: Two rescissions and four promotions adopted unanimously. - Future Action on ALPRs: Commissioners Horwitz and Snyder indicated a desire to bring a resolution to the full board to express the FPC's position, possibly recommending termination of the Flock contract. Alderwoman Dmitrievich announced her intention to introduce charter legislation and budget amendments to limit ALPR use.