07/18/12 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 2012 55 Declaration for Retirement for Arson Investigator Rudy Jimenez effective June 21, 2012. Chief Cox noted that Mr. Jiminez has served the Department with loyalty and diligence during the last twenty - six (26) years, and nine (9) months. Chief Cox joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Fire Department and the citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — TIMOTHY JANOWIAK President Cottrell advised that Fire Chief Steve Cox has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Pump Engineer Timothy Janowiak effective June 30, 2012. Chief Cox noted that Mr. Janowiak has served the Department with loyalty and diligence during the last twenty -three (23) years, and nine (9) months. Board Member and former Fire Chief Luther Taylor stated he would like to acknowledge Tim for his great ability to work with the public on special projects. He noted Mr. Janowiak hit the ground running when he came on the department. Mr. Taylor added that Mr. Janowiak was instrumental in getting the Fire Fighter's Memorial built, purchasing the Fire Safety House, and creation of the Fire Fighter's Blues Fest. He stated Tim was a great asset to the department. Chief Cox joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Fire Department and the citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — ALFRED KIRSITS President Cottrell advised that Fire Chief Steve Cox has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Battalion Chief Alfred Kirsits effective June 27, 2012. Chief Cox noted that Mr. Kirsits has served the Department with loyalty and diligence during the last thirty -two (32) years, and six (6) months. Chief Cox joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Fire Department and the citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — GREGORY MACK President Cottrell advised that Fire Chief Steve Cox has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Lieutenant Gregory Mack effective July 9, 2012. Chief Cox noted that Mr. Mack has served the Department with loyalty and diligence during the last twenty -one (2 1) years, and three (3) months. Chief Cox joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Fire Department and the citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. APPROVE AND ENTER FINDINGS OF FACT — _CHARGE NO. 2012-03 — THOMAS SHEETS Attorney Andrea Beachkofsky presented the Findings of Facts for Charges No. 2012 -03 for the Board's approval, stating that Captain Thomas Sheets be suspended without pay from the South Bend Fire Department for a period of thirty (30), eight (8) hour days to begin on a date chosen by the Chief and that he be removed permanently from the position of self - contained breathing apparatus technician for the Department indefinitely. Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the Findings of Fact were approved and entered as outlined above. FILING OF QUARTERLY TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENDITURES REPORT — APRIL MAY, AND JUNE 2012 Fire Chief Steve Cox submitted to the Board a written Quarterly Travel and Training Expenditures Report for the period of April, May, and June 2012. The report summarizes travel and training expenditures for the South Bend Fire Department personnel during this quarterly period. In his letter, Chief Cox stated that training is essential to all aspects of fire service and it is necessary to remain abreast of the most current firefighting technologies and emergency medical services. There being no questions concerning this report, President Cottrell stated the Quarterly Report for Travel and Training Expenditures would be accepted for filing. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — JUNE 2012 Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted to the Board the monthly report for the month of June, 2012 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. Chief Cox noted a