12/08/10 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2010 103 ARSONS 9 8 - 1 41 51 10 GRAND TOTAL 619 561 58 6382 6229 - 153 APPROVE FINDINGS OF FACT - CHARGE 2010 -07 — CHARLES FLANAGAN In a Memorandum to the Board, Mr. Bodnar stated that on November 17, 2010, Sergeant Flanagan was served a letter from the Clerk of the Board of Public Safety with a copy of a letter of recommended discipline from Police Chief Darryl Boykins. Ms. Martin's letter advised Sergeant Flanagan of his rights including his right to request, within five (5) days, a Hearing before the Board of Safety. Sergeant Flanagan did not respond to the letter, and the five (5) days passed. In his letter, Chief Boykins recommended that for his actions that violated the South Bend Police Department Duty Manual Sections 302.00(A)(1)(9)(46) and (51), failure to secure evidence in accordance with Department procedures, Sergeant Flanagan receive a three (3) day suspension without pay and be demoted to the rank of Corporal. Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Findings of Fact were approved and signed. APPROVE FINDINGS OF FACT - CHARGE 2010 -08 — RICK MCGEE In a Memorandum to the Board, Mr. Bodnar stated that on November 17, 2010, Lieutenant Rick McGee was served a letter from the Clerk of the Board of Public Safety with a copy of a letter of recommended discipline from Police Chief Darryl Boykins. Ms. Martin's letter advised Lieutenant McGee of his rights including his right to request, within five (5) days, a Hearing before the Board of Safety. Lieutenant McGee did not respond to the letter, and the five (5) days passed. In his letter, Chief Boykins recommended that for his actions that violated the South Bend Police Department Duty Manual Section 302.00(20), entitled Rules of Conduct, Lieutenant McGee receive a five (5) day suspension without pay and be demoted to the rank of Corporal. Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Findings of Fact were approved and signed. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE RECOMMENDATIO TO HIRE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICANT — STEPHEN HARMON Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board a letter requesting permission to hire one (1) Fire Recruit as a probationary firefighter. Mr. Harmon will attend the recruit class scheduled to begin on November 30, 2010, for a period of approximately twenty (20) weeks with an effective date of hire as Firefighter of December 8, 2010. Therefore, Ms. Vasquez made a motion that the recommendation be approved. Mr. Miller seconded the motion which carried. SWEARING IN OF FIREFIGHTER — STEPHEN HARMON In a letter to the Board, Chief Howard Buchanon, recommended Stephen Harmon be accepted for employment on a probationary basis with the South Bend Fire Department effective December 8, 2010. He has met the requirements of the application process of the South Bend Fire Department. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommendation was approved. Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Harmon. The Board wished him well in his endeavor with the South Bend Fire Department. ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTION LIST Jason Biek James Biernacki Joshua Comeau Karl Hopkins Ryan Kakalia Mark Mammon Nick Miller Corey Powell Aaron Randal Jason Roose Mike Williamowski Matt Zimmerman In a letter to the Board, Chief Buchanon recommended the above listed individuals be approved for the list of candidates eligible for promotion from the rank of of 2 Class Firefighter to the rank of Engineer, effective November 26, 2010, Chief Buchanon noted that the list is in compliance with the 1994 Salary Ordinance which states that the rank of Engineer is a promotable rank. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the above list of candidates eligible for promotion to Engineer was accepted and approved.