08/20/2014 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20. 2014 53 Taylor, and Daniel Jones present. Also present were Lieutenant Chris Voros, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorney Cory Hamel. The meeting was held in the Board Conference Room, 13th Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Upon a motion by Mr. Miller seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of the Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular Meetings of July 16, 2014, and the Special Meeting of August 7, 2014 as presented. POLICE DEPARTMENT MOTIONS TO HOLD DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION —JOHN HALL JACK STILP AND DAVID GNOTH Attorney Cory Hamel presented the Board with three (3) Motions to Hold Disciplinary Hearings in an Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 5- 14- 1.5- 6.1(b)(6)(A) for Detective Sergeant John Hall, Officer Jack Stilp, and Officer David Gnoth. In his Motions, Attorney Hamel stated on August 7, 2014 the City presented an oral motion to the Board to proceed with this disciplinary hearing in Executive Session under I.C. 5- 14- 1.5- 6.1(b)(6)(A). He stated the City wishes to present a written motion to the Board to allow respondent time to reply. Finally, he stated the City believes that it is t in the best interest of all parties to hold the hearing in Executive Session. President Vasquez stated the Board has received the Motions and will vote on the request after August 27, 2014 to allow twenty (20) days for a response from the opposing counsel. ACCEPT AND APPROVE LETTER OF RESIGNATION — BRANDON SCHMIDT President Vasquez advised that Police Chief Ronald Teachman has submitted to the Board the Letter of Resignation from Patrolman Brandon Schmidt effective August 24, 2014. In his letter to the Board, Chief Teachman stated Patrolman Schmidt was sworn on the department on November 14, 2012. Upon a motion made by Mr, Miller, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried, the letter of resignation was accepted and approved as outlined above. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSION — CODE ENFORCEMENT - Randy Wilkerson In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman recommended that a Special Police Commission for the Department of Code Enforcement be issued until revoked, for the above referred to individual. He noted this Commission is issued for the purpose of writing citations for Ordinance violations where such violations have fines set by Superior Court Judges. The Commission will also empower the above listed individual to enforce the Snow Route and Residential Snow Emergencies and to tow vehicles found to be in violation of these Ordinances. The commission does not authorize the powers of arrest nor the carrying or use of a weapon. The aforementioned individual has been named Chief Code Inspector of the Department of Code Enforcement. Upon a motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the Special Police Commission was approved. ACCEPT AND FILE DONATION TO SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Teachman, Police Department, advised the Board of a generous donation of $400.00 made to the Burglary Division of the South Bend Police Department from Mr. and Mrs. Schefineyer. Chief Teachman noted the Police Department is extremely grateful for their support in the Police Department's continued effort to keep the community safe. There being no further discussion, the donation was accepted and filed. APPROVE DUTY MANUAL GENERAL ORDER REVISION - POLICE INVOLVED DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY SECTION S 13.8 Attorney Cory Hamel presented the Board with a revised General Order, Section S. He stated the General Order relates to critical incidents such as shootings, serious auto accidents, or anytime deadly force is required. He noted it also sets a policy for interviewing or investigation following a critical incident. Mr. Hamel stated the policy is what has been followed in the past; this just puts it into a formal written policy. Upon a motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the revised General Order was approved.