Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board

Minutes

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Hybrid Meeting (Council Chamber and Virtual)
Strathroy-Caradoc Municipal Office
52 Frank Street, Strathroy, Ontario
Present:
  • Mayor Colin Grantham
  • Vice Chair John Brennan
  • Member Ineke Haan
  • Chair Matt Hall
Also Present:
  • Mark Campbell, Chief, Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service
  • Deputy Chief Brent Cushman
  • Melonie Carson, Deputy Clerk/Records Management Coordinator (Recorder)

1.
Roll Call

 

Chair Matt Hall confirmed the Board attendance noting that everyone was present.

2.
Approval of Agenda

 
  • Moved byMayor Colin Grantham
    Seconded byVice Chair John Brennan

    THAT: the April 15, 2025 Police Services Board Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.

    Carried

3.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

 

None.

4.
Reading & Correction or Approval of Minutes

 

4.1
General Meeting Minutes – March 18, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - PSB_Mar18_2025 - English.pdf
  • Moved byVice Chair John Brennan
    Seconded byMember Ineke Haan

    THAT: the minutes of March 18, 2025 General Meeting of the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services Board be approved as written.

    Carried

5.
Review of Monthly Police Service Reports

 

Mark Campbell, Chief of Police, was present to speak to the Monthly Police Services Reports.

  • Moved byMember Ineke Haan
    Seconded byVice Chair John Brennan

    THAT: the monthly reports 5.1 to 5.6 be received for information.

    Carried

6.
Items from Chief M. Campbell

 

6.1
Police Officer Appointments under the CSPA - POL-2025-10

This item has attachments. 
1.April 2025 Police Officer Appointments under the CSPA.pdf
2.Board Designation as Police Officer (CSPA) - Gollob.pdf
3.Board Designation as Police Officer (CSPA) - Fonville.pdf

Mark Campbell, Chief of Police, was present to speak to the report and answer questions from members.

  • Moved byVice Chair John Brennan
    Seconded byMember Ineke Haan

    THAT: the board receive report POL-2025-10 for information, and further;

    THAT: the board appoint Cst A. Fonville and Cst T. Gollob under Section 83(4) of the Community Safety and Policing Act.

    Carried

6.2
2025 April Staffing Update - POL-2025-11

This item has attachments. 
1.2025 April Staffing Update.pdf

Brent Cushman, Deputy Chief of Police, was present to speak to the report.

  • Moved byVice Chair John Brennan
    Seconded byMayor Colin Grantham

    THAT: the board receive POL-2025-11 for information.

    Carried

7.
Reports from Departments

 

7.1
Diversity Plan and Policies

 
  • Moved byVice Chair John Brennan
    Seconded byMayor Colin Grantham

    THAT: the board direct Dave Preston to develop the Diversity Plan and Board Policies for the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Board for the estimated amount of approximately $1500.

    Carried

8.
Enquiries or Comments by Members

 

Councillor Brennan asked if we still have police patrols on bicycles occasionally.  Chief Campbell noted that there is an inventory of 4 bicycles and have made this offer available to any member who has an interest and will be pushing that this is an activity that we get more consistent at offering.

Member Haan wondered if there was any update at looking at the Mount Brydges site for the police services.  Chief Campbell advised he does not have an update today.

Chair Matt Hall reminded everyone that the OAPSB spring conference is coming up June 3-5th in London, ON and encourages everyone to try to go.

9.
In Camera Matters

 

The Board moved into closed session to discuss the following:

  • One item in accordance with the Municipality's Procedure By-law (to approve In-Camera Meeting Minutes)
  • One item pursuant Section 44 (2)(b) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, as amended, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including members of the police service or any other employees of the board.
  • Moved byMayor Colin Grantham
    Seconded byMember Ineke Haan

    THAT: the board move into closed session at 10:44 a.m.

    Carried

10.
In Camera Report

 

Chair Matt Hall noted that the Board moved into closed session to discuss the following:

  • One item in accordance with the Municipality's Procedure By-law (to approve In-Camera Meeting Minutes)
  • One item pursuant Section 44 (2)(b) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, as amended, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including members of the police service or any other employees of the board.

11.
Schedule of Meetings

 

12.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved byMember Ineke Haan
    Seconded byMayor Colin Grantham

    THAT: the April 15, 2025 Police Services Board Meeting adjourn at 11:24 a.m.

    Carried
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