HAAB Minutes 05/24/2012 •
May 24,2012
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, May 24, 2012
BY:
LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory
Board, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on
this date at 6:00 PM in REGULAR SESSION in Building "F," 3rd floor, of the
Government Complex, Naples, Florida, with the following Members present:
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Chairman: Manuel Gonzalez
Fiala Ileana Ramos
Hiller
Henning
Coyle Zetty Y. Rivera
Coletta
Valaree D. Maxwell
Albert Batista
Misc.Corns:
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ALSO PRESENT: Tatiana Gust, Staff Liaison Item#: ���-
Marlene Serrano, Staff Liaison
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Cmdr. Williams responded that the PIO gives out the information to the media, but that
doesn't necessarily mean that the article will have the correct information. Also there is
certain data that is confidential by Florida Statute and is only available by a Public
Records Request.
Board members asked Mr. Aguilar if he had any questions on behalf of Mr. Valdes for
Cmdr. Williams.
Mr. Aguilar- It was reported that he was mishandled while he was in custody.
Sgt. Byington- CCSO Gang Unit
Stated that he was there the day of the incident and he pulled the individuals files for
review. He stated that Mr. Lopez Melgar was documented as a gang member. He also
stated that he went to the facility where he was being held and spoke with him and he
never reported any type of abuse to him,there was no visible bruising or bleeding.
Mr. Aguilar didn't have any questions, but he stated that he only knows what was stated
in the newspaper article. It was reported that the family members didn't have access to
Mr. Melgar.
Sgt. Byington stated that family members don't have access during the intake process.
Chairman asked if it would be ok for Mr. Valdes to contact Sgt. Byington directly.
Sgt. Byington agreed and offered his business card.
Lt. Dolan- CCSO Traffic Unit
Explained how the CCSO uses resources to ensure traffic safety and establishes traffic
safety points in areas based on crime, traffic crash data and other information. The CCSO
uses the radio to forecast these events and encourage the community to debate and
exchange ideas.
Traffic Safety Points:
• North Naples
• East Naples
• G. Gate Estates
• Immokalee
During the traffic safety points, officers request driver's license, vehicle
registration and proof of insurance. It approximately takes 3-5 minutes per vehicle at the
check point. Officers also check for wipers, headlights, horn, and brakes. If everything
works they hand out an education pamphlet to the driver.
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Questions:
Does G. Gate area seems to have more traffic stops; do you show more incidents in that
area?
Lt. Dolan- Based on district commanders' studies and trends, they study areas and yes
there are more traffic stops in G. Gate City. This is one of the highest areas in crime in
the county. The CCSO identifies the career criminals, people on probation, sex crimes,
gangs and they check them all the time.
Albert spoke about the good work the CCSO does in low income communities, where
community members don't have vehicles.
Lt. Gonzalez from the CCSO spoke about the work he does in the Immokalee area. He
has safety tips that the gives out to different groups. He stated that the CCSO is not
concerned if residents are illegal if they are victims of a crime.
Valaree mentioned the Naples Hispanic Chamber will be meeting on June 14th at loam.
B. Determine summer recess:
Board agree to have a meeting on June 28th, take July off
VII. Public Comments:
Mr. Aguilar- Spoke about the FCAT Results. Thirty five recommendations were made to
the Superintendent and no response was received. There is a meeting tomorrow in Tampa
with the Superintendent of the State of Florida.
Valaree- Stated that she doesn't like the FCAT because the level is too low and students
are graduating high school at 9th grade level. She stated that her school is looking for
volunteers for tutoring sessions on Saturdays after the school year from elementary to
college levels. The cost will be a donation to pay for utilities. She is working on a press
release.
VIII. Adjourn
Manny motioned to adjourn, Iliana seconded. Carried unanimously, 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Next Meeting: June 28, 2012.
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