06/19/13 Board of Public Safety Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 2013 49 The Board of Public Safety met in the Regular Meeting at 9:18 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, with Board President Patrick D. Cottrell, and Board Members Laura Vasquez, Eddie Miller, John Collins and Luther Taylor present. Also present were Police Chief Ronald Teachman, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorney Andrea Beachkofsky. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13th Floor County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Mr. Cottrell stated the Board would add Item A and B under the Police Department section, Item No. 3. He noted that 3A would be setting the Hearing of Charges No. 2013 -01, Theodore Robert, and 3B would be approving the release of subpoenas for four (4) officers. He stated under Item No. S in the Police Department section, the Board would add letter A for the letter to the Board regarding the Towing Resolution and B for setting a Special Meeting to address the Towing issue. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF CAPTAIN IN SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT — DAVID JESTER President Cottrell stated he would move two agenda items up to accommodate the Mayor and the public in attendance today. In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox stated that the South. Bend Fire Department has a vacancy for a Captain in the Fire Suppression Division. In accordance with the promotion policy established by the South Bend Fire Department and Local 362, Chief Cox recommended that David Jester be promoted to the rank of Captain in Special Assignment effective June 19, 2013, for a probationary period of one year. In his letter, Chief Cox stated that Firefighter Jester was appointed to the South Bend Fire Department on June 1, 2001 and has proven his leadership skills and ability in fire suppression. Mayor Pete Buttigieg congratulated Captain Jester on his promotion and expressed the importance of his position as a representative of the City and its citizens. Mayor Buttigieg acknowledged Captain Jester's family and thanked them for their support in his career. Upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Chief's recommendation was accepted and the promotion approved as outlined above. Mayor Buttigieg pinned Captain Jester's badge on him and the Board joined the Chief and Mayor in congratulating him. POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT AND APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF POLICE SELECTION PANEL Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the recommendation of Police Chief Ronald Teachman and the Police Selection Panel that Anuar Fernando Valazquez, Andrew Thomas Jackson, Ricardo Ramirez - Juarez, Calon Eugene Naragon, and Jarveair Montrel Bourn be accepted for employment as probationary police officers with the South. Bend Police Department effective July 1, 2013 was accepted and approved. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICERS - Anuar Fernando Valazquez - Andrew Thomas Jackson - Ricardo Ramirez - Juarez - Calon Eugene Naragon - Jarveair Montrel Bourn Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and administered the Oath of Office for the swearing -in of the above officers. Mayor Pete Buttigieg stated they and their families now hold office. He noted their life on the Department depends on what they do; not just their actions, but how they carry themselves every day. He noted the legitimacy of the Police Department earns trust and commands respect; the way you carry yourself and do your duty reflects on the Police Department and the City. Mayor Buttigieg thanked the families for their support of the officers and stated that they too will be serving the citizens of South Bend as families offering support to the officers. Mayor Buttigieg noted they made it through a rigorous process. Police Chief Ronald Teachman stated these five (5) new officers are the top of a group of ninety (90) applicants that went through a vigorous application process. He noted they are a diverse group that comes from a diverse educational background, and volunteers in the community. Chief Teachman noted that two of the officers are already certified by