12/29/2010 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING Animal Control Officers: - Brian Walters - Kim Lucas - Chuck Lemaire - Rex Pemberton - Brad Brydon DECEMBER 29, 2010 112 Police Chief Boykins stated that any previous Special Police Commissions that were issued to anyone not listed in his recommendation letter are now rescinded. The aforementioned police commissions are in effect until rescinded. All of the aforementioned individuals have met the Commission requirements of the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion by Ms, Vasquez seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, all of the above Special Police Commissions were approved and all former Special Police Commissions not listed, were rescinded. ACCEPT AND FILE RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH — SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2010 In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins stated that Patrolman Andrew Hines was selected as Employee of the Month for September 2010 and Corporal Philip Herman was selected as Employee of the Month for October 2010. The award is to recognize officers, civilian employees, on the South Bend Police Department who have demonstrated actions noted by supervisors or citizens from both a professional law enforcement position and in support of the community policing efforts with citizens of South Bend. There being no further discussion, President Dempsey stated the recommendations would be accepted for filing. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE 2011 AND 2012 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT Mr. Bodnar stated Mr. Chuck Leone, City Attorney, met with Local Union 362 and reached agreement on this year's working agreement. He noted the main changes are due to concessions on the part of the Union in previous years when there was a budget crunch. The standards the Union conceded on have been reinstated in this agreement. Mr. Bodnar noted there is also one (1) more critical duty day added to the agreement, and the rank of Engineer has been eliminated. Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the Working Agreement was approved. Representatives from Local Union No. 362 were present to sign the agreement on behalf of the Union. APPROVE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING PROMOTION PROCESS Mr. Bodnar stated that former Fire Chief Luther Taylor's last act was to create a promotion system for promotion to the rank of Captain. The process was in effect for the two years' of the working agreement, and then extended for another one (1) year after. He noted it has now expired and this Letter of Understanding sets out the terms similar to the Police Department's for promotions to the rank of Captain. Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Letter of Understanding was approved. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES — NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY SPECIAL EVENTS Mr. Bodnar presented the Board with the above contract for approval. He noted this year's contract for the Fire Department to provide emergency medical services to the university during special events, will extend five years, through 2015. Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the contract was approved. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR 911 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY Mr. Bodnar presented the Board with the above contract for approval. He noted this year's contract for the Fire Department to provide emergency medical services to the university will extend five years, through 2015. Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the contract was approved. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — NOVEMBER 2010