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PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION MAY 12, 2010 35 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 with Board Members Patrick D. Cottrell, Laura Vasquez, and Eddie Miller present. Board President Juanita Dempsey and Board Member Bruce BonDurant were absent. Also present were Police Chief Darryl Boykins, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon, and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held in the South Bend Fire Department Classroom No. 1, Central Fire Station, 1222 S. Michigan St., South Bend, Indiana. Board members discussed the following items from that list: Additions to the Agenda Mr. Cottrell stated there are four additions to the agenda from the Police Department including a retirement, donation, promotion, and resignation. - Resolution No. 27 -2010 and 28 -2010 — Appointing an Agent/Negotiator to Represent the Board of Public Safety for the Upcoming Fire/Police Negotiations. Mr. Chuck Leone, City Attorney, informed the Board that collective bargaining negotiations will be starting up within the next month. He noted last year's negotiations led to a one year contract due to the uncertainty of revenues. This year Mr. Leone stated he is hoping to get a two (2) to three (3) year contract negotiated. He noted that relations are good, there is a good working process, and money is more predictable due to tax bills going out on time. Mr. Leone added that insurance funds are in good shape, and with the City wellness program the City has been able to keep costs down. He noted there may even by a slight benefit to the City with the passage of the new Health Care Reform Bill. Mr. Leone stated the Common Council will be meeting next Monday, May 17 at 5:30 to get an insurance briefing from the City Controller and the Board was welcome to attend. He stated he would circulate the notice of the meeting once he received it. Mr. Leone stated normal bargaining language in the Union contract states insurance benefits will be no less and costs no more than non - bargaining employees. Mr. Leone stated last year there were many cutbacks, but this year should be better for pay and benefits bargaining. Police Chief Darryl Boykins and Fire Chief Howard Buchanon stated they hear good reports on communication and relations from the Union. Chief Buchanon stated he has heard there are issues with the changes to the vacation groups, and the Union is hoping for a two (2) to three (3) year contract this year. Chief Boykins stated the main issues he hears about are monetary, and the promotional processes. • Request for Hearing — Paul Chlebowski Board Attorney, Torn Bodnar, stated the Board has to have the Hearing requested by Mr. Chlebowski on May 4, 2010, within thirty (3 0) days of the request. Special Counsel, Joseph Simeri, is only available on two of those days, May 27 and May 28. He noted the Board must have the Hearing by June 4, 2010. The Board agreed to request Mr. Simeri's availability on June 2, 2010, the next regularly scheduled Board of Safety meeting. The second choice agreed on by the Board members would be May 28, 2010. • Monthly Statistical Analysis — Police — April 2010 Chief Darryl Boykins, Police Department, noted that burglaries continue to rise. He stated the problem is still due to juveniles breaking into homes during the day in their own neighborhoods. He noted he is working out a plan to get the problem under control. • Resignation — Bridgette Kelly Chief Darryl Boykins, Police Department, stated this resignation of Ms. Kelly was very disappointing as she is the first black female on the force in many years. He added she is going to be an officer in the Military. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting adjourned at 8:49 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY