Civilian Police Oversight (2025-11-13)

MEETING MINUTES SESSION OF THE CIVILIAN POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD CITY OF KISSIMMEE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS 101 CHURCH STREET, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34741-5054 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 AT 9:00 AM

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

Members Present: Board Member Angel Ramos, Board Member R. LeWayne Johnson, Board Member Manuel Ortega, Board Member Michele Lebron, Board Member Norisbet Rodriguez

Staff Present: Police Chief Broadway, Assistant Chief McGinley, Assistant City Attorney Curtis McGehee, City Clerk Tameara Crespo, Board Clerk Vanessa Nunez Members Absent: Board Member Amber Craft, Board Member Verian Jeffers

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM.

1.a Introduction of Civilian Police Oversight Board Members

Each board member gave a background of professional accomplishments. The recently appointed Board members are as follows;

o Board member Manuel Ortega

Board member Verian Jeffers

O Board member Dr. Robert LeWayne Johnson

Board member Norisibet Rodriguez

Board member Michele Lebron

O Board member Angel Ramos

1.b Selection of Civilian Police Oversight Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Board Member Michele Lebron made a motion to appoint Board Member Ortega as Chairperson. Board Member Ramos seconded the motion.

AYE: Board Member Ramos, Board Member Johnson, Board Member Ortega, Board Member Lebron, Board Member Rodriguez

NAY: None

Motion Passed 5-0.

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11/13/2025

2. MINUTES

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

4. OLD BUSINESS

5. NEW BUSINESS

5.a Approval of 2026 Meeting Calendar

The Board engaged in discussion regarding proposed calendar dates and times. Consensus was received to amend the meeting start time from 9am to 6pm. City staff to confirm virtual attendance options and will report back to the board at a future date.

Board Member Ortega made a motion to amend the quarterly meeting start times from 9am to 6pm. Board Member R. LeWayne Johnson seconded the motion.

AYE: Board Member Ramos, Board Member Johnson, Board Member Ortega, Board Member Lebron, Board Member Rodriguez

NAY: None

Motion Passed 5-0.

5.b Sunshine Law Review & GO 120 Review

Assistant City Attorney McGehee presented a PowerPoint overview of The Sunshine and Public Records Law (exhibit A) and answered questions presented by board members. He further reviewed the duties and responsibilities of board members.

5.c Selection of Policies, Procedures and General Orders for Future Review Chief Broadway addressed the board. and informed them that they could review policies online and engaged in discussion on which polices they would like to review at the next meeting. A consensus was received to review the use of force , discipline and media/communication policies. Board Members can email Board Clerk Nunez should they wish to review anything additional, and it will be included on the next agenda.

6. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Ortega opened the floor for board members to make brief statements prior to the meeting being adjourned.

There being no further business to come before the Chairman Ortega adjourned the meeting at 10:02 AM.

ATTEST:

Board Secretary

Board Chairman