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| | 1. | | Roll call
Minutes note: Meeting Convened at 11:06 am
Member Tiodolo Delagarza arrived at 11:14 am. | | | |
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| | 2. | | Review and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting on July 9, 2026.
Minutes note: Member Nathan Godley moved approval of the minutes, second by member Bridget
Robinson-Whitaker.
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| | 3. | | Update on Carlton Mayers meeting and vote on allocating funds to his support in the community oriented policing policy.
Minutes note: Chair Nathaniel Hamilton and member Bridget Robinson-Whitaker provided an update on their July 31 meeting with consultant Carlton Mayers regarding the community-oriented policing plan. They reported that he has significant experience with community policing work, including involvement in similar plans in Baltimore and history with the CCC. The commission values the insights and best practices he could offer, as well as his ability to help the commission avoid starting over with a new consultant unfamiliar with ongoing efforts.
Chair Nathaniel Hamilton proposed allocating between $20,000 and $30,000 for Carlton Mayers to serve as a consultant.
Member Tammy Rivera expressed concerns about the cost and suggested exploring a recommendation from the African American Roundtable (AART) which might offer technical assistance for around $5,000.
Members Tammy Rivera and Camille Mays requested to see a formal proposal and scope of work from the consultant before voting on the allocation.
The commission discussed the necessity of following city regulations regarding requests for bids, noting that while consultant Carlton Mayers is a previously approved vendor, the higher cost of a service contract might require a competitive process unlike smaller expenses.
Chair Nathaniel Hamilton will request a formal proposal, scope of work, and estimated cost from consultant Carlton Mayers.
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| | 4. | | Discussion to set a community engagement plan to talk with residents surrounding the C.O.P plan.
Minutes note: The commission discussed setting a community engagement plan to talk with residents about the COP plan, targeting late October or early November for these activities.
The committee needs to select a subcommittee lead or chair to coordinate their efforts and begin discussing outreach methods such as pamphlets, flyers, and radio ads.
Nathaniel encouraged the committee to start establishing costs for community activities and facilitating outreach at various city locations.
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| | 5. | | Discussion of ideas for spending money within the available current budget.
Minutes note: Chair Nathaniel Hamilton shared information from Business Operations Manager Maggie Turner about the budget, noting a deadline of August 21 to submit required paperwork for available funds. Maggie Turner advised that contracts over $5,000 typically take two months to implement.
MemberTammy Rivera submitted a preliminary $150,000 draft budget based on the commission's 2018-2019 iteration, which is attached to the meeting invitation for member review.
The draft budget includes categories for a coordinator ($40,000), a researcher, marketing, and final report distribution.
Member Tammy Rivera explained the historical use of stipends to value the time of community members and teenagers who participate in input sessions, suggesting a tiered reimbursement model based on participant turnout.
Member Tim Back expressed support for community stipends but voiced concerns about commission members' organizations being included in the budget, questioning if it is an allowable expense.
Chair Nathaniel Hamilton committed to contacting Maggie Turner for specific answers on budget formats, deadlines, and the rules governing stipends and vendor payments.
All commissioners to review Tammy Rivera's $150,000 draft budget attached to the meeting invite. The draft budget was also email to all members.
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| | 6. | | Update on the outreach committee and all members that will be apart of it.
Minutes note: The outreach subcommittee currently consists of Tammy Rivera, Melissa Buford, Tim Back, and Lorna Barthel; Tiodolo Delagarza asked to be added to the group during the meeting.
Outreach Committee members to will meet and select a subcommittee lead.
Member Tiodolo Delagarza will send the email to the subcommittee.
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