Spooky

They adjourn at 6:02 PM

They also discuss an ad hoc committee to review/revise the BOPC by-laws ... lots discussion as to proper language within Roberts Rules ... motion carries with Parliamentarian a member (thanks be to God)

They return to open session at 5:51...this is refers to Agenda 7.A & B...denials for applications for Wright & Roberson...but Agenda 8, proposed New Budget for FY 2027, we have a unanimous "hell yes!"🕺💲😍

And question...is it just because so much of the Magic Packet™️🧙‍♂️🎩🐰is available to us that they go into closed session?

Yeah yeah...I'm just being peevish...they go to closed session at 4:46 PM

Somehow we have made it to Agenda Item 6...the Secretary's Report...which is, basically, it is all in your Magic Packet™️🧙‍♂️🎩🐰... but to be fair, most of this is available online...
‼️IMPORTANT‼️This time the Shot Spotter Report has...no activity 🤔

Here is link to presentation👇🔗
detroitmi.gov/sites/detroi...

Hey...everything was communicated! And is great...so great

We truly are in 'Age of Trump'...this is "greatest use of General Fund" in budget

‼️ARPA alert ‼️There is a sizable sum for budget that was formerly sourced from ARPA that is now coming from other sources...I have not checked available documents to comment on/directly link to this

OMG...a commissioner asks if he can get the info from the budget committee meeting...response is that, well, they have one (1) copy available today...but you can get an electronic copy sent...🧐🤷‍♂️🙄

Question...can we receive a more detailed presentation/document than is included in this meeting?

😯🤔🤯

Answer...hey, the budget committee met for 3+ hours

Question...can operation can still run smoothly without 10 additional positions?

YES!

Hmm...then why the request for the 10 additional positions?

But not to worry! 'They'/'we' have saved the City an additional $5 million...

Sorry...I'm so confused

Going through the slides...you can check it out in link below...I dunno, I am not geared-up for budget-stuff until March & this just feels like a 'shaping operation' prior to actual battles...I do note he closes with request for 10 additional communications positions was withdrawn😏

Now moving to Agenda 5.A, Detroit Police Department Proposed FY 2027 Budget

Pro tip: they will need more $$$😆😆😆

But wait...we're all grown ups, right? You cannot spend more than you take in...🧐

😆😆😆🤣🫠💲

Now moving to Agenda 5.A, Detroit Police Department Proposed FY 2027 Budget

Pro tip: they will need more $$$😆😆😆

But wait...we're all grown ups, right? You cannot spend more than you take in...🧐

😆😆😆🤣🫠💲

It is also clarified that Mallet was not just 'a judge'...but former Chief Justice of Michigan Supreme Court

As they wind down the public comments, a certain Mr. Conrad Mallet expresses his *ahem* disappointment with the allegations in the recording that, um, well...I couldn't hear. Points to his connection with Frank Blount

Next person up concerned with narcotics in her community...11th Precinct...Precinct Commander says he will reach out to discuss situation...it is also noted that major raid was conducted recently on John R & 6 Mile

The inimitable Taura Brown is up, calling out chairperson to get control of these meetings...I her comment that "we have people from other planets" coming to the meetings & disrupting process...states there have been repeated violations of the OMA

Another person up, former police official...she is 93 years old... and she is interrupted & people are ushered out. Emphasizes need of chain of command, notes Mallet was a judge and campaign official with Coleman Young

We have another person up going after Conrad Mallet...plays audio that I was not able to hear/understand...says he will be writing stories/posts unveiling corruption

The next person up begins with a Scripture passage (I believe Mark 3:27)...concerned about use of geofencing and loss of civil liberties

Next person is a woman who had been raped...referring to some police who she says are ex-offenders, but uncertain about specifics of what she is recounting

Next person up talking about situation he went through in 2024--involved in a raid in which no warrant had been served & his guns seized, even has video of event on phone. His complaint against dept was denied, did not get satisfactory response from FOIA

Next person up says what we just heard sounded strange--but she wonders, as she has experienced similar things and this makes her wonder...relates situation of her daughter

She is challenged/questioned and says there are hidden cameras in her residence, has been videoed in her shower, pictures taken of her on the street, computer has been hacked...claims connection with person she knew while homeless may be part of cause...says she placed 3 OCI requests

We move to Oral Communications/Public Comments...first person with complaint about being constantly harassed by undercover/rogue police...some of the complaints sound peculiar (physical traps have been set, her phone battery repeatedly draws down to zero)...says she is being surveilled

I believe they have been referring to officers Williams, Wallet & Corsi, who are referenced in Agenda 1.E, F, G Feb 19 Closed Session Minutes

Now a question asking for the department's disciplinary matrix/flowchart...but it has not been approved by union so is just an unofficial guideline

As chief's report concludes, floor is open for questions...first one is whether a particular police lieutenant put on administrative leave could be questioned...but ongoing internal affairs investigation would have to conclude first...don't have the name of the officer in question