Lawrence Citizens’ Advisory Board Minutes September 8^th, 2008

Members present:     Theresa Marcel-Bush          

Larry McElwain

Robert Farha

Allen Humphrey

Dave Reavis

Dinah Lovitch

Staff present:             Chief W. Ronald Olin

                                    Sgt. Michael Monroe

                                    Sgt. William Cory

Motion to waive reading of the minutes from the April 21^st meeting by Theresa Marcel-Bush, seconded by Allen Humphrey (6-0)

Introduction of New Staff Member William Cory

Election of New Chairperson.  Motion to select Allen Humphrey by Theresa Marcel-Bush, seconded by Dave Reavis.  (6-0)

Motion to select Vice-chair.  Motion to select Theresa Marcel-Bush by Larry McElwain, seconded by Robert Farha.  (6-0)

Discussion on how members are appointed to the Advisory Board

Inquiry on other department issues dealing with race

Inquiry on a recent police tasing of a local resident

Request to discuss the upcoming taser report at the next board meeting

Motion to adjourn by Larry McElwain, seconded by Theresa Marcel-Bush (6-0)