03/20/13 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2013 ARSONS 0 I+ 1 0 2 GRAND TOTAL 345 290 - 55 748 663 29 2 85 APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE — MCKEE In a letter to the Board, Chief Teachman, Police Department, stated that Patrolman Jeff McKee was charged with Operating While Intoxicated (Class A Misdemeanor); Operating While Intoxicated (Class C Misdemeanor), Cause #46D031302CM00680 in Laporte County, Indiana. Chief Teaclunan is requesting the Board, pursuant to IC 36 -8 -3 -4 (n), place Patrolman Jeff McKee on Administrative Leave without pay until the disposition of the criminal charges in the trial court. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Administrative Leave without pay was approved pursuant to IC 36- 8- 3 -4(n) with the start dated to be effective the first date Patrolman McKee would return from a previous unpaid leave, the date to be determined by Chief Teachman. FIRE DEPARTMENT TABLE FINDINGS OF FACTS — SHAWN KUMINECZ Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the Board tabled the Findings of Facts until their next regular meeting. APPROVE EXTENTION OF CONTRACT — MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND INC. Fire Chief Stephen Cox presented a renewal of the Children's Hospital Ambulance Staffing Contract with Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Inc., through April 1, 2013, or until the terms of the new agreement are finalized. Chief Cox stated this contract has been in effect for twenty (20) years and the City Attorney is working on new contract terms, so they are requesting the old one be extended until April 1, 2013. Mr. Taylor noted the contract is a three (3) party contract with the Board of Works, Board of Safety, and Memorial Hospital. Upon a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the extension of the contract was approved as outlined. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — FEBRUARY 2013 Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted to the Board the monthly report for February 2013 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. Chief Cox noted there was a double fatality on February 11 due to a house fire. He informed the Board that he was just told the third victim that was pulled from the fire, passed away last week. Chief Cox stated the investigation is ongoing and they hope to have a conclusion within a week. Mr. Cottrell stated if there were no objections, the Board would accept the report for filing as presented. A summary is as follows: FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2012 2013 STRUCTURE FIRES Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $126,201.01 1 $275,400.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention/Ins ection Bureau) 367 Inspections 342 Total Inspections (130 Re-Inspections) (1 02 Re -Ins ection) INVESTIGATIONS (Police/Fire Arson Bureau) 10 8 Investigations Investigations 0 1 Arson Arson ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — FIREFIGHTE.R ROBERT A. SUDROVECH In a letter to the Board, Assistant Chief Todd Skwarcan submitted an Application and Declaration for Retirement for Firefighter Robert A. Sudrovech effective February 22, 2013. Assistant Chief Skwarcan noted that Firefighter Sudrovech has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last twenty three (23) years, and one (1) month. In his letter, Assistant Chief Skwarcan 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. Members also wished him a long and happy retirement. Upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommendation for the retirement was accepted and approved.