02/21/07 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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PTO REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2007 no further discussion, upon a motion made by Ms. Rodriguez, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the minutes were accepted. POLICE DEPARTMENT FINDINGS OF GRIEVANCE NO. 07-01 -ANTHONY ROSS In a letter to the Board, Mr. Bodnar submitted the Findings of the grievance of Corporal Anthony Ross. Upon a motion by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried the Findings were accepted as follows: The Board of Public Safety having heard argument at its regular meeting on January 31, 2007, as the fourth step of the grievance in this matter, finds that grievance was not timely filed. Section 2 of Article 24 of the 2006-2008 Working Agreement between the City of South Bend, Indiana and the Fraternal Order of Police South Bend Lodge No. 36 states that the three (3) days leave occurs only in the event of a child born to an employee or an employee's spouse. The word "spouse" was understood by both the FOP and the City of South Bend during negotiations to mean a legal wife or husband. While this Article could be renegotiated, it was understood to mean that it would not cover a child fathered out of wedlock. THEREFORE, THE GRIEVANCE IS DENIED. Dated this 21 S` day of February, 2007. CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY ' s/Jesusa Rodriguez, President s/Donald Alford, Member s/Patrick Cottrell, Member sBruce J. BonDurant, Member ACCEPT AND FILE 2006 SOUTH BEND POLICE TOWING STATISTICS The above referred to Report was submitted to the Board, as required by Resolution No. 62-2002. Mr. Bodnar rioted that the number of tows for 2006 are down from the previous year. The Board accepted and filed the Report. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT - PAUL HAMMONS President Rodriguez advised that Chief Thomas Fautz has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Lieutenant Paul Hammons effective February 23, 2007. Chief Fautz noted that he has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-two (32) years, eight (8) months and fourteen (14) days. Chief Fautz joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Police Department and the citizens of South Bend. Members also wished him a long and happy retirement. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT - JOHN MCMULLUM President Rodriguez advised that Chief Thomas Fautz has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Lieutenant John McMullum effective February 15, 2007. Chief Fautz noted that he has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-five (35) years, one (1) month and twenty-six (26) days. Chief Fautz joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication, and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Police Department and the citizens of South Bend. Members also wished him a long and happy retirement. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved.