07/20/2011 Board of Public Safety Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 20, 2011 35 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:18 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, with Board Members Patrick 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 Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13`" 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 June 15, 2011 would be accepted as presented. POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTIONS - Kyle Drury - Alexander Gutierrez - Ryan Hiipakka In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Patrolmen 2nd Class Kyle Drury, Alexander Gutierrez, and Ryan Hiipakka be promoted to the rank of Patrolman I" Class effective August 11, 2011. Chief Boykins stated in his letter that all of the candidates have successfully completed three (3) years of service with the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommended promotions were approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTION TO SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT — TIM LANCASTER In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Sergeant Tim Lancaster be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in Special Assignment in the 3`d Detail Patrol Division effective July 20, 2011. Chief Boykins noted in his letter that Sergeant Lancaster will be on a probationary period of one year, and he was sworn on to the department on June 25, 1997. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommended promotion to Special Assignment was approved effective July 20, 2011. Chief Boykins stated that Lieutenant Lancaster wasn't in uniform so he couldn't pin his badge on him. The Chief presented Lieutenant Lancaster with his badge and congratulated him. The Board of Safety joined the Chief in congratulating Lieutenant Lancaster. ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTION TO SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT — JOSEPH GALEA In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Sergeant Joseph Galea be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in Special Assignment in the 1 st Detail Patrol Division effective July 20, 2011. Chief Boykins noted in his letter that Sergeant Galea will be on a probationary period of one year, and he was sworn on to the department on January 2, 1996. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommended promotion to Special Assignment was approved effective July 20, 2011. Chief Boykins stated that Lieutenant Lancaster was wearing his vest so he also couldn't pin his badge on him. The Chief presented Lieutenant Galea with his badge and congratulated him. The Board of Safety joined the Chief in congratulating Lieutenant Galea. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — DONALD MILLER Mr. Cottrell advised that Chief Darryl Boykins has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Lieutenant Donald Miller effective July 3, 2011. Chief Boykins noted that he has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-seven (37) years, and twenty-six (26) days. Chief Boykins joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Police Department and the citizens of South Bend. Members also wished him a long and happy retirement. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved effective July 3, 2011. ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — RYAN HIIPAKKA - APRIL 2011 Chief Boykins stated that Patrolman Ryan Hiipakka was selected as Employee of the Month for