09/18/13 Board of Public Safety Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 75 APPROVE PROMOTION IN SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT — BRANDON MAY In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox recommended that Firefighter First Class Brandon May be promoted to the rank of Captain in Special Assignment for one year on a probationary status, effective September 18, 2013. Chief Cox stated in his letter that Firefighter May was appointed to the Fire Department on March 16, 1994 and has proven his leadership skills and ability in fire suppression activities, and is respected by his fellow firefighters and recommended by his Battalion Chief. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Chief s recommended promotion was approved effective September 18, 2013. Chief Cox informed those present that Firefighter May received an award several years ago for saving the life of someone that jumped in the river. Chief Cox noted Firefighter May jumped in the river with no rescue equipment when he was off duty and rescued the victim. Mayor Pete Buttigieg stated every firefighter is a representative for the City. He thanked Firefighter May and invited him and his family, along with Mr. Voorde and Councilman Davis, up to his office for pictures after the ceremony. Mayor Buttigieg pinned Firefighter May's badge on him and congratulated him. Councilman Oliver Davis congratulated him on behalf of the Council and wished him good luck POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVE POLICE SELECTION PANEL RECOMMENDATION Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the recommendation from the Police Selection Panel to approve Chief Teachman's recommendation to hire Alexander Gutierrez was accepted and approved. Chief Teachman noted that Patrolman I" Class Gutierrez resigned from the Police Department on June 6, 2013, in good standing and has now asked to return. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICER - Alexander Gutierrez In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman recommended that Alexander Gutierrez be accepted for employment with the South Bend Police Department effective September 18, 2013, noting he has met the requirements of the application process of the South Bend Police Department. Chief Teachman noted that Patrolman Gutierrez will complete the Veteran Officer's Training and resume his previous duties of Patrolman I't Class. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the recommendation was approved. Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and administered the Oath of Office to Patrolman Gutierrez. Councilman Oliver Davis welcomed him back and congratulated him on behalf of the Council. Mayor Pete Buttigieg presented him with his badge and welcomed him back. The Board wished him well in his endeavors with the South Bend Police Department ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mr. Cottrell stated unless there were any additional corrections, the Board would accept the Minutes of the Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular Meetings of August 21, 2013, and the Special Executive Session Meeting of September 9, 2013 as presented. POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVE FINDINGS OF FACT — CHARGES NO. 2013 -03 — PATRICIA BYRD On January 28, 2013, former Police Chief Charles Hurley filed disciplinary Charges against South Bend Police Officer Patricia Byrd, pursuant to I.C. 36- 8 -3 -4. Subsequently, the Board held a Hearing of the Charges on May 10, 2013. The Board is now presenting its Findings of Fact regarding the Charges, for approval. President Cottrell read the Findings of Fact. Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez., seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Findings of Fact were approved and the Board of Public Safety found that for her actions, Officer Patricia Byrd shall be suspended from the South Bend Police Department for fifteen (15) consecutive calendar days without pay, beginning September 19, 2013. APPROVE PERMANENT PROMOTION — JAMES MAXEY In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ron Teachman recommended that Sergeant James Maxey be promoted permanently to the rank of Sergeant, no longer in special assignment, effective September 19, 2013. Chief Teachman stated in his letter that Sergeant Maxey was placed in special assignment as Sergeant on September 19, 2012. This special assignment required several evaluations to be completed for one year to note the progress he was making as a supervisor. Therefore, upon a motion