11/14/12 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14,201 83 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, with Board President Patrick D. Cottrell, and Board Members Eddie Miller, John Collins and Luther Taylor present. Board Member Laura Vasquez was absent. Also present were Police Chief Charles Hurley, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorney Larry Meteiver. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13th Floor County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT AND APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF POLICE SELECTION PANEL Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the recommendation of Police Chief Charles Hurley and the Police Selection Panel that Joseph Carey, Kyle Bilinski, Christopher Deak, Tedario Dues, Angelica Glaspie, Brandon Schmidt, and Reid Spitaels be accepted for employment as probationary police officers with the South Bend Police Department was accepted and approved. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICERS - Joseph Carey - Kyle Bilinski - Christopher Deak - Tedario Dues - Angelica Glaspie - Brandon Schmidt - Reid Spitaels Mayor Pete Buttigieg was present and made note that Sixth District Councilman Oliver Davis was present. He stated he would like to allow Councilman Davis to say a few words to welcome the new officers. Councilman Davis stated he wanted to welcome the officers on the part of the City and was looking forward to working with all of them. Mr. Davis noted the presence of all of the family members and stated that their lives would be impacted and they would become part of the City by their relationship with the new officers. He thanked them and blessed them for their support. Mayor Buttigieg stated he wished to add his appreciation. He requested that as they take their oath, he hoped they would think about what that oath said. He noted that as in any governing society, they would be subject to the use of violence. He requested they not abuse that option, and remember that at all times they are carrying out the will of the citizens of the City, as any political employee is, and act responsibly and follow their oath. Mayor Buttigieg stated that when the public sees you in uniform, they see the uniform; the way you carry yourself and do your duty reflects on the City. Mayor Buttigieg thanked the families for their support of the officers and noted that they too will be serving the citizens of South Bend as families offering support to the officers. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and administered the Oath of Office for the swearing -in of the above officers. Police Chief Chuck Hurley welcomed the officers to the Police Department and noted they are the most visible representatives of the City. He requested they serve the City honorably at all times, and added they are representing their families also. Chief Hurley stated he is looking forward to working with the officers and congratulated them. The Board of Safety joined Chief Hurley in congratulating the newly sworn in officers and wishing them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Police Department. Mayor Buttigieg invited the newly sworn -in officers and their families to j oin him in his office for refreshments. ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mr. Cottrell stated unless there were any corrections, the Board would accept the Minutes of the Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular Meetings of the Board held on October 17, 2012, and the Special Meeting of November 2, 2012 as presented. APPROVE PROMOTION — JOSEPH MITCHELL In a letter to the Board, Chief Charles Hurley recommended that Patrolman Second Class Joseph Mitchell be promoted to the rank of Patrolman First Class, effective December 16, 2012. Chief Hurley stated in his letter that Patrolman Mitchell has successfully completed three years of service with the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the recommended promotion was approved effective December 16, 2012.