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E� EXECUTIVE SESSION JUNE 20, 2012 41 Eddie Miller, Membee`r` hn Collins, Member Luther Taylor, Member ATTEST: Li da M. Martin, lerk REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20 2012 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, with Board President Patrick Cottrell and Members Laura Vasquez, Eddie Miller, John Collins, and Luther Taylor present. Also present were Police Chief Charles Hurley, Fire Chief Steve Cox, and Attorney Andrea Beachkofsky. The meeting was held in the Board of Works Conference Room, 13th Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Mr. Cottrell stated the Board added three items to the agenda during the Agenda Session; a request for back pay, a letter of resignation, and a filing of Charges 2012 -04. ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS President Cottrell stated the Board would accept the Executive Session, and Regular Meetings of the Boar d Meeting of June 1, 2012 as presented. POLICE DEPARTMENT Minutes of the Public Agenda Session, held on May 16, 2012 and the Special APPROVE PROMOTION TO LIEUTENANT IN SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT — DANIEL SKIBINS In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Hurley recommended that Sergeant Daniel Skibins be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in Special Assignment in the Uniform Division, in charge of the Street Crimes Unit. Sergeant Skibins was sworn in on August 16, 1996. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the recommended promotion in Special Assignment was approved effective May 23, 2012. Chief Hurley pinned the badge on Lieutenant Skibins and the Board joined him in congratulating the officer. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — STEVEN RICHMOND In a letter to the Board, Chief Hurley stated that Division Chief Steven Richmond has submitted his Application and Declaration for Retirement effective June 29, 2012. Chief Hurley noted that he has served the Department in good standing during the last twenty -eight (28) years, three (3) months and twenty-six(26) days. Chief Hurley 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. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — GARY REYNOLDS In a letter to the Board, Chief Charles Hurley stated that Patrolman 1St Class Gary Lee Reynolds submitted his Application and Declaration for Retirement effective June 29, 2012. Chief Hurley noted that he has served the Department in good standing during the last thirty-three (33) years, eight (8) months, and five (5) days. Chief Hurley 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. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved.