03/19/14 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 2014 21 2014. In his letter, Chief Cox stated Mr. Szczechowski has served the Department with loyalty and diligence since July 17, 1979. Chief Cox 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. Collins and carried, the application for retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE LETTER OF APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT — CHRIS CHAPIN President Laura Vasquez advised that Fire Chief Stephen Cox has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Firefighter Chris Chapin effective February 25, 2014. In his letter, Chief Cox stated Mr. Chapin has served the Department with loyalty and diligence since October 4, 1995. Chief Cox 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. Collins and carried, the application for retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE LETTER OF APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT — JIM SZYMKO WIAK President Laura Vasquez advised that Fire Chief Stephen Cox has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Captain Jim Szymkowiak effective January 31, 2014. In his letter, Chief Cox stated Mr. Szczechowski has served the Department with loyalty and diligence since March 1, 1978. Chief Cox 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. Collins and carried, the application for retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT LETTER OF RETURN FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE — CHRIS BENNION In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox informed the Board that Firefighter Chris Bennion has returned from the Leave of Absence granted by the Board at their meeting of May 15, 2013, and extended on September 18, 2013. In his letter, Chief Cox noted that Firefighter Bennion was originally scheduled to return in May of 2014 but is requesting to return early. Upon a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Board approved the Chief s request for Firefighter Bennion to return from leave of absence. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 17 -2014 - APPOINTING AN AGENT/NEGOTIATOR TO REPRESENT THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE UPCOMING FIRE DEPARTMENT NEGOTIATIONS Upon a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the following Resolution was approved by the Board of Public Safety: RESOLUTION NO. 17 -2014 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPOINTING AN AGENT/NEGOTIATOR TO REPRESENT THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE UPCOMING FIRE DEPARTMENT NEGOTIATIONS WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety is the administrator of the Fire Department and has the "exclusive control over all matters and property relating" to it and the authority to adopt the rules governing the Fire Department pursuant to Indiana Code §36- 8 -3 -2; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code § 36- 8- 3 -3(d), the Common Council has until September 30, 2014 the exclusive authority to fix by ordinance the annual compensation for all members of the South Bend Fire Department before; and WHEREAS, the 2013 -2014 Working Agreement between the City of South Bend and the South Bend Firefighters' Association Local No. 362 of the International Association of Firefighters AFL -CIO will expire on December 31, 2014; and