12/08/10 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION DECEMBER 8, 2010 98 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:05 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 with Board Members Patrick Cottrell, Bruce BonDurant, Laura Vasquez, and Eddie Miller present. Board President Juanita Dempsey was absent. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Boykins, and Fire Chief Howard Buchanan. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13th Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. Board members discussed the following items: - Additions to the Agenda Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar noted the addition of six (b) items to the agenda. The Police Department added Resolution No. 81 -2010, a donation, Monthly Statistical Analysis, and Findings of Fact for Charges 201007 and Charges 2010 -08. The Fire Department added Resolution No. 82 -2010. Mr. Bodnar stated that due to all of the additions and the length of the agenda, the Board should do the Swearing In of the officers first so the public doesn't have to sit through the entire meeting. - Police Selection Panel Recommendation — Police Police Chief Daryl Boykins informed the Board that Brandon Martin was being sworn in today to replace a retiring officer. He noted that Brandon has a background in law enforcement and holds a criminal justice degree. - Resolution No. 81 -2010 — Reorganizing the Ranks of the South Bend Police Department Mr. Bodnar informed the Board that during negotiations over the last two (2) years, there have been discussions regarding eliminating the rank of Corporal, and replacing it with the rank of Patrolman 1" Class. He noted that the salary for Patrolman 1St Class has been raised per the most recent salary ordinance passed by the Common Council, to that of the Corporal salary. Therefore, the rank of Corporal is being replaced. Chief Boykins stated new badges will not be purchased at this time, but may be purchased at a later time. He noted cloth badges are sufficient. - Findings of Fact — Charges 2010 -07 and Charges 2010 -08 Mr. Bodnar stated a letter dated November 17, 2010, was served by the Police Department from the Clerk of the Board of Safety on Sergeant Charles Flanagan and Lieutenant Rick McGee, advising them of their rights regarding the discipline recommendation by Police Chief Boykins. In the letter they were advised of the right to request a Hearing within five (5) days. Neither officer responded requesting a Hearing. Subsequently, the Board is being asked to approve the Findings of Fact, approving the recommended discipline of Chief Boykins. - Approve Hiring of Probationary Firefighter --- Fire Department Mr. Bodnar stated that Stephen Harmon, being sworn in today, comes from the Chesterton Fire Department. He noted the Board is authorized by Statute to allow officers to transfer from one department to another providing that the requirements set by the statutes have been met and the officer completes the training required by the new department. Fire Chief Buchanon stated it was necessary to transfer him before his birthday to allow him to continue his eligibility for PERF. He stated if the Department waited thirty (30) days, Mr. Harmon would have lost his eligibility for membership in PERF. - Approve Resolution No. 82 -2010 — Reorganization of the Ranks of the South Bend Fire Department Mr. Bodnar stated that this reorganization will eliminate the rank of Engineer effective January 1, 2011, and replace it with the rank of Firefighter 1St Class. He noted the salaries are the same; there is no change other than rank. - Approve Contract with Memorial Hospital for Ambulance Staffing Mr. Bodnar informed the Board this will be a two (2) year contract, effective 2011 and 2012. Resolution No. 80 -2010 — Establishing the 2011 Holiday Schedule for the South Bend Fire Department Mr. Bodnar stated this schedule is the same as 2010, except Veteran's Day has been added as a critical duty day. Officers on duty that day will receive time and a half pay. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Dempsey declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m.