05/24/06 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION MAY 24, 2006 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 with President Jesusa Rodriguez, Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Donald Alford, Patrick D. Cottrell and Bruce J. BonDurant were present. Also present were Police Chief Thomas Fautz, Fire Chief Luther Taylor and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13~` Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. Board members discussed the following item(s) from that list: - Minutes Board Members noted there were several errors in the minutes. Page 45, under heading COUNT II, second paragraph in the third line, "effectively" should be corrected to "effective". Also on page 45, under heading DECISION OF CHARGE 06-04 -JAMES GADACZ, within item 2 after "immediately" it should state "for an indefinite period." On page 46, the first paragraph, last sentence "Mr. Cottrell" should be corrected to "Mr. Alford". On page 46, under heading DECISION OF CHARGE 06-03 -JOHN SZUCS, within item 2 after "immediately" it should also state "for an indefinite period." Also within this same heading, the finalparagraph, last sentence "Mr. Cottrell" should be correctedto "Mr. Alford". - Added Agreement and Findings of Fact for the Police Department - Swearing In of Police Officers Mr. Bodnar stated that two (2) individuals have already been certified, while the other two (2) will be attending the Academy. - Promotions -Police Department Mr. Bodnar noted that the two (2) officers being promoted have each successfully served three (3) years with the Department. - Employee Recognition -Police Department Chief Fautz submitted information for employee recognition for January, February, March and Apri12006. Plaques were awarded at Roll Call. The Employee Recognition will be submitted to the Board of Safety on a monthly basis. - Donations -Police Department Mr. Bodnar stated that recognizing donations is not required by Statute, however due do the generosity shown by businesses and individuals in the community, the Board would like to recognize recent donations to the Police Department. - Quarterly Training -Police Department Chief Fautz stated that the training is through the FBI Academy, and the trained officers bring back ideas and information to the Department. This training is done at very little cost to the City as the Federal Government covers the cost. - Agreement -Police Department Chief Fautz stated the Agreement is for applicant testing, whichprovides tutoring, math skills, memorization, and recognition concepts. Also the test is not racially biased. Chief Fautz noted that his Department uses the Institute to prepare performance evaluations. Mr. Bodnar added that the Fire Department also uses the Institute. - Charge 06-02 -Police Department Mr. Bodnar stated that the Findings of Fact were accepted at the Special meeting of May 17, 2006. The document was presented on May 24, 2006 for signatures. Mr. Muszer's suspension has already started. - Retirements -Fire Department Chief Taylor stated that the two (2) Engineers retiring are brothers. - Charge 06-OS -Fire Department Mr. Bodnar stated Attorney Joseph Simeri will be in attendance at the Executive Session. Mr. Burkus' attorney was present at the Special Meeting of May 17, 2006 and stated that Mr. Burkus would accept the Charges. - Charge 06-06 -Fire Department Mr. Bodnar stated that the attorney for Mr. Bartlett requested a hearing. Mr. Bodnar read the May 22, 2006 fax from the attorney. Mr. Bodnar stated he will not oppose Discovery and will file a report. The request must be made within thirty (30) days unless waived, and must be waived by both sides. A hearing should be set. Mr. Bodnar stated he would have Discovery within a week. PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION MAY 24, 2006