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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17.2012 76 Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT— LIEUTENANT STEPHEN L. GOEN President Cottrell advised that Chief Hurley has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Lieutenant Stephen L. Goen effective October 22, 2012, Chief Hurley noted that he has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last twenty - four (24) years, three (3) months and thirteen (13) 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. Members also wished him a long and happy retirement. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND FILE EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH - JULY AND AUGUST 2012 — DAVID BEATY AND JAMES WOLFF Chief Hurley stated that Sergeant David M. Beaty, Jr was selected as Employee of the Month for July, 2012 and Sergeant James Wolff as Employee of the Month for August, 2012. 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. Chief Hurley noted that Sergeant Beaty responded to a residence where a four (4) year old child had his head stuck in a car window. When Sergeant Beaty arrived the child was non - responsive. He was able to revive him and hand him over to the medics. Chief Hurley noted that Sergeant Wolff was being recognized for his supervision in a double- shooting incident on Olive Street. He noted that Sergeant Wolff even supplied aid to a suspect that was shot outside of the house, in spite of the danger. There being no further discussion, the Board accepted for filing, the recommendations for employees of the months of July and August 2012. APPROVE TRICK OR TREAT HOURS FOR HALLOWEEN 2012 In a letter to the Board, Chief Hurley, Police Department, requested the Board approve Wednesday, October 31, 2011 from 5 :00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as the official City of South Bend trick or treat hours. He noted in his letter that the date and hours will coincide with St. Joseph County and the City of Mishawaka. Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the hours and date were approved as noted above. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — SEPTEMBER 2012 President Cottrell indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of September 2012, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW OF GRIEVANCE — SHAWN KUMINECZ Ms. Beachkofsky stated she is requesting the Board accept acknowledgement and receipt of a letter from Mr. Thomas Dixon, Attorney for Shawn Kuminecz, in regards to his client, and approve a written response at their next meeting of November 14, 2012. Ms. Beachkofsky asked for the SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER YEAR TO DATE PART I OFFENSES 2011 2012 CHANGE 11 ) (1-21 CHANGE MURDER 0 2 2 7 13 6 RAPE 5 10 5 49 40 9 ROBBERY 33 33 0 298 222 76 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 31 20 - 11 213 177 36 BURGLARY RESIDENT 156 109 - 47 1219 989 230 BURGLARY NON RESIDENT 66 30 - 36 450 360 90 LARCENY 303 240 - 63 2613 2152 461 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 20 22 2 251 211 ARSONS 1 2 40 GRAND TOTAL 615 468 1 - 147j 31 5131 24 4188 - 7 943 FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW OF GRIEVANCE — SHAWN KUMINECZ Ms. Beachkofsky stated she is requesting the Board accept acknowledgement and receipt of a letter from Mr. Thomas Dixon, Attorney for Shawn Kuminecz, in regards to his client, and approve a written response at their next meeting of November 14, 2012. Ms. Beachkofsky asked for the