02/16/05 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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i s p~ b~,_ PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION FEBRUARY 16, 2005 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 with President Jesusa Rodriguez with Board Members Wesley Taylor and Elmer Carr present. Board Member Donald Alford was not present. Also present were Police Chief Thomas H. Fautz, Fire Chief Luther Taylor and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13`h Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. - Review of Minutes President Rodriguez advised that Mr. Joseph Simeri's name should be included on Page OS under section "Regular Meeting". - Charge 05-01 -Police Department Mr. Bodnar stated this will be discussed at the Executive Session. - Request for Promotions -Police Department Chief Fautz explained these promotions are due to retirements, resignations and vacancies due to other promotions. Many of the specialized departments have been upgraded, and two (2) of these promotions are new positions. The promotions of Darryl Boykins and Jeff Walters are the prerogative of the Mayor. The Board acknowledges these appointments. - Request for Medical Leave -Police Department Chief Fautz indicated the request for Medical Leave is for the police officer seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. This officer had attempted to return to work, however, was unable to. This extension will be the final extension for this officer. - Monthly Statistics -Police Department Chief Fautz stated most of the categories have gone down in numbers; burglaries have increased slightly. Chief Fautz explained several types of meetings the Police Department have to discuss issues and solutions for neighborhoods. By dialoguing with the neighborhood residents, City Council and City staff, some "hot spots" and crime have been ' eliminated. Chief Fautz will forward meeting schedules to President Rodriguez, and also invited the Board to attend any of these meetings if they so desire. - Request for Retirement -Fire Department Chief Taylor stated this firefighter is retiring in good standing. - Monthly Statistics -Fire Department Chief Taylor withdrew the Monthly Statistics for clarifications of some statistics. In addition, he stated that recruit school has begun for firefighters, and now that the new Fire Station is completed, more training can take place in South Bend, rather that traveling. Mr. Bodnar reminded the Board of the individual that was placed on administrative leave without pay. This individual was arrested, and entered a guilty plea, which is under advisement. The individual has not yet been sentenced. Mr. Bodnar advised that charges may be filed shortly. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 8:28 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY ln2 Jes sa odriguez, Preside D ald L. Alford, Me er Wesley B. ylor, Jr er