MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 28, 2007 MEETING
UCP COMMUNITY ROOM - 175 LAWRENCE AVENUE
7:30 PM
Officers Present
Ed Powell, President
Jonathan Judge, Recording Secretary
Laura James, Corresponding Secretary
Mavis Theodore, Sergeant-at-Arms
Elected Officials & Other Representatives
Roz Sokol for Assembly Member Steven Cymbrowitz
Wendy Ann Powell for Assembly Member Rhoda Jacobs
Pinni Ringle for Council Member Simcha Felder
The regular meeting of the 70th Precinct Community Council was called to order at 8:00 PM. President Powell invited everyone to join him in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The President then acknowledged the various representatives of elected officials present at the meeting (see above).
1. Cops of the Month & Other Awards – Inspector Thomas J. Harris, Commanding Officer
November 28, 2007 is the second anniversary of the murder of Detective Dillon Stewart. The officers assigned to his case swiftly arrested the murderer and worked closely with the Kings County District Attorney’s office to investigate and secure a conviction. On November 8, 2007, Allan Cameron was convicted of Det. Stewart’s murder and sentenced to life without parole. For their outstanding contributions to this case, the following were recognized and were presented awards by Patrol Borough Brooklyn South Assistant Chief Joseph Fox:
Detective First Grade James McCafferty, Brooklyn South Homicide, NYPD
Detective First Grade Charles Platt, 70th Precinct, NYPD
Assistant District Attorney Mark Hale, Chief Counsel, Homicide Bureau, Kings County District Attorney’s Office
Assistant District Attorney Tom Ridges, Senior Trial Attorney, Homicide Bureau, Kings County District Attorney’s Office
Deputy Inspector Vincent DiDonato, Detective Bureau, Brooklyn South
The Officers and Detectives of the 70th Precinct
2. Statement about Det. Dillon Stewart’s Case – Assistant Chief Joseph Fox, Brooklyn South
Chief Fox praised the detectives, the Assistant DAs and officers of the 70th Precinct for solving the case of Det. Stewart’s murder and securing the conviction of his murderer. He praised the exceptionally commendable and admirable way in which the officers worked together to bring justice to Det. Stewart, his family, and the residents of the 70th Precinct.
3. Statement about Det. Stewart – State Senator Eric Adams
Senator Adams acknowledged that, during his service to the NYPD, he lost his partner and understands how difficult a situation it is for Det. Stewart’s partner, his family, and his fellow officers. He then pledged his continued support for the officers of the NYPD.
4. Announcements – Ed Powell, President
Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Community Council will be Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 7:30 PM in the Community Room of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, 175 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn.
Assistance with Incorporation of the 70th Precinct Community Council
The Community Council is also interested in incorporating itself into a not-for-profit corporation under New York State. It is looking for lawyers who might be interested in assisting the Council with the process pro bono.
Joseph Silverman
The Council mourns the passing of Joseph “Papa Yussie” Silverman, a dear friend of the community, on November 19, 2007. President Powell remembers him as a dedicated fighter for human rights and always fighting for justice for everyone.
5. Open Forum with Officers of the 70th Precinct & Other Remarks – Inspector Harris
Community Forum with Commissioner Kelly
New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly is holding a community forum at SUNY Downstate, 450 Clarkson Avenue, on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 6 PM. All are invited.
Precinct Map & Community Involvement
The 70th Precinct Community Council has members from across the precinct, but there are certain locations where membership is sparse. Therefore, for members who live in those particular sections of the district, they should encourage neighbors and members of local community organizations to attend meetings.
The following public safety issues were brought up by residents:
(a) There are problems with illegal school bus parking around Public School 249;
(b) A resident thanked the precinct for helping to fight the drug problem on East 29th Street;
(c) A resident from Clarkson Avenue thanked the precinct for its efforts in fighting drugs by the Parade Grounds
After hearing their concerns, Inspector Harris directed officers to assist residents with resolving their issues.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:54 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jonathan Judge
Recording Secretary
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