01/18/12 Board of Public Safety Meeting

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PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION JANUARY 18, 2012 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:05 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, with Board Members Patrick D. Cottrell, Bruce BonDurant, Laura Vasquez, Eddie Miller, and John Collins present. Also present were Police Chief Darryl Boykins, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon, Assistant Fire Chief Steve Cox, and Board Attorney Andrea Beachkofsky. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13ih Floor County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. SWEARING IN OF BOARD MEMBERS Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and distributed the Oath of Office to Pat Cottrell, Bruce BonDurant, Laura Vasquez, Eddie Miller, and John Collins, all re- appointed to the Board of Safety by Mayor Pete Buttigieg. The members were swom in by Mr. Voorde and signed their Oaths. ELECTION OF 2012 PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, Mr. Pat Cottrell was elected President of the Board of Safety for 2012. Board members discussed the following items from the agenda: - Employee of the Month — Police Department Police Chief Darryl Boykins informed the Board that the Michigan Police Family Violence Unit was investigating a child molestation case. The charges were found to be unsubstantiated based on the mother's word. Patrolman Jason Biggs investigated finther and was able to get a full confession from the mother of her molestation of her son. She was ultimately arrested. Chief Boykins noted had Patrolman Biggs not pursued this investigation further, the boy would have been placed back in the home with his mother. - Resolution No. 02 -2012 — Extending the 2011 Fire Department Hiring List Mr. Cottrell stated in the last paragraph of this resolution it stated the candidate's must pass a physical agility test administered after January 1, 2012, prior to being sworn in. He asked the Chief if they must also pass a physical exam. Chief Howard Buchanon stated it is automatic that you get a physical exam in the hiring process. He noted a two -year physical agility test is important to see if they are still able to keep up with the demands of the job, and they still need a doctor's slip to say they are physically fit to go through the physical agility testing. Mr. Miller questioned Police Chief Boykins if the Police Department administers these tests also. Chief Boykins stated the Policemen must have a physical every year. Fire Chief Buchanon added if there are health problems, the firemen have a certain period of time to address the issues. If the health condition is not cleared up in that period of time, they may be put before the pension Board. - Resolution No. 05 -2012 — Commendation for Jahmal Delk Chief Howard Buchanon stated this was brought to his attention by Mr. Lynn Coleman, formerly with the Mayor's office. He noted this brave act by this boy happened a while ago, but the Fire Department felt it should not go unnoticed. Chief Buchanon stated he was not sure if the family would be able to be present to accept the Commendation. Duty Manual Changes Fire Chief Buchanon noted when the Duty Manual changes were approved; they left out a section regarding the covering of tattoos when not in quarters. He explained that tattoos must be covered when firefighters are in the public. Chief Buchanon noted this page will replace pages 46 -47 of the Duty Manual ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting adjourned at 8:24 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Patrick D. Cottrell, Member