06/15/2011 Board of Public Safety Meeting

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EXECUTIVE SESSION JUNE 15 2011 30 Juanita Dempsey, President Patrick D. Cottrel , Mem er Bruce ATTEST: Linda M. Marstin, C1 rk Vasquez, Member Miller, REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15 2011 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, with Board Members Patrick Cottrell, Bruce BonDurant, Laura Vasquez, and Eddie Miller present. Board President Juanita Dempsey was absent. Also present were Assistant Police Chief Jeffery Walters, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13t" Floor County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mr. Cottrell advised that if there were no objections by members of the Board, the Minutes of the Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular Meetings of the Board held on May 18, 2011 would be accepted as presented. POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVE REQUEST FOR EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE — JAMES TAYLOR In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins, Police Department, stated that Patrolman James Taylor requests the Board grant him a paid extended medical leave of approximately forty-two (42) calendar days from July 8, 2011 to August 18, 2011. Chief Boykins stated the request is being made as a precaution just in case; more than likely Patrolman Taylor will not need to use it. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Ms. Vasquez and carried, the extended medical leave was approved as outlined above. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT --- WEED & SEED ALLIANCE INC. Ms. Pam Meyer, Community Development, stated Community Development is the administrator of the Weed and Seed Alliance agreement. This agreement is with the Weed and Seed Alliance and the City Police Department. She stated the Alliance helped fund the Police Department Boxing Program. Ms. Meyer noted the program ends June 30, 2011, and it was thought the agreement had already been brought before the Board for approval for this year. However, she realized it had not, and apologized for bringing it to the Board so late in the year. Mr. Cottrell asked if the program will run through the end of summer. Ms. Meyer stated it will only run until the end of June, 2011. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Ms. Vasquez and carried, the agreement was approved, ACCEPT AND APPROVE RESIGNATION — JASON BORRELL Chief Boykins advised the Board that he is in receipt of a letter of request for resignation from Patrolman Jason Borrell in which he tenders his resignation from the South Bend Police Department,