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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/27/06 Board of Public Safety MinutesPUBLIC AGENDA SESSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:02 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 with President Jesusa Rodriguez. Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Donald Alford, Patrick D. Cottrell and Bruce J. BonDurant were present. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Thomas Fautz, and Fire Chief Luther Taylor. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13th Floor County City -- Building, South Bend, Indiana. ' Board members discussed the following item(s) from that list: - Addition to the Agenda Mr. Thomas Bodnar stated a donation to the Police Department will be added to the agenda. - Resolutions 48-2006, 49-2006, 50-2006, and 51-2006 -Fiscal Plans/Annexations Mr. Bodnar stated there are four (4) Fiscal Plans/Annexation on the agenda. He noted Resolution 49-2006 is a re-routed area which will become part of a development with Notre Dame. Part of this area, Edison Street between Eddy and State Road 23, is being annexed by the City of South Bend, although will still be owned by Notre Dame. Mr. Marco Mariani, Community and Economic Development, will be present to discuss the Fiscal Plans. Ms. Dempsey noted that part of this area has been used for a dump site. - Promotion -Police Department Chief Fautz stated a vacancy for Captain was created due to a retirement. - Retirement -Police Department Chief Fautz noted Lieutenant Steiger is retiring in good standing, and was one of the finest investigators he has worked with. - Trick or Treat Hours -Police Department Chief Fautz stated the set hours coincide with the trick or treat hours for St. Joseph County and the City of Mishawaka. -Special Police Commission -Police Department Mr. Bodnar stated this Police Commission for Parking Properties does not have the powers of arrest or the carrying of a weapon. - Donations -Police Department Mr. Bodnar stated an additional donation letter has been added to the agenda. - Monthly Statistics -Police Department Chief Fautz stated burglaries have been an "epidemic", and is also a nationwide trend. The Police Department is doing everything they can to curb the burglaries; some arrests have been made. - Employee of the Month -Police Department Chief Fautz noted Corporal Krueger has done many good things within the Police Department, including organizing ananti-suicide campaign. In addition, the Police Department has had positive feedback from the public in regard to Corporal Krueger. ~1~ Chief Fautz distributed four (4) policies for General Orders for Board members to review; they will appear on the next Board of Safety agenda. One of the policies includes domestic abuse. Chief Fautz stated the Police Department, in conjunction with the Legal Department, have been developing a new process for probationary promotions, which is an evaluation system for the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant promotions. The Police Department is looking at a possible one (1) year probationary period for these promotions. Once the officer has successfully completed the probationary period, the request for promotion would be presented to the Board. This probationary period would show if the officer has supervisory and leadership skills as well as documented performance during this time, and would also offer coaching and mentoring. Chief Fautz stated this is the trend nationwide. Kokomo, Evansville and Fort Wayne are using this process. In addition, Chief Fautz mentioned the F.O.P. is in favor of this process. Mr. Cottrell noted there may be a possibility of law suits from those officers that may not pass the probationary period. ~~ e~~ PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 - 2007-2008 Hiring List -Fire Department Chief Luther Taylor stated the hiring list as submitted is for 2007-2008. The report submitted shows how they arrived at this list. According to the numbers, it appears there is much interest in the South Bend Fire Department from potential candidates. Chief Taylor stated a letter will be sent to the ninety-eight (98) individuals on the hiring list to advise them where they stand on the list. Eligible candidates must live in St. Joseph County or an adjacent county of St. Joseph County. Chief Taylor also stated an independent contractor from Indianapolis, Indiana performs the oral interviews. Chief Fautz mentioned the same contractor handles the interviews for the Police Department, as well. As the time elapsed for the Public Agenda Session, Chief Taylor was not able to make an additional presentation at this meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 a.m. BOARD OF P BLIC SAFETY J usa Rodriguez, Presid Donald L. Alfor ember uanita Dempsey, Member i~~~~~~~ Patrick D. Cottrell, Member ~. Bruce J. BonDurant, Member EST: Angela .Jacob, Cl EXECUTIVE SESSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 The Board of Public Safety met in Executive Session on Wednesday, Se~tember 27, 2006, at 8:42 a.m. The meeting was held in the Mayor's Conference Room, 14t Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana, for the purposes specified in I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b) (2) (B) and (b) (6) (A). President Jesusa Rodriguez and Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Donald Alford, Bruce J. BonDurant and Patrick Cottrell were present. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Thomas Fautz, and Fire Chief Luther Taylor. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as specified in the Public Notice. The meeting adjourned at 9:18 a.m. OF PUBLIC SAFETY ~1 _ J Donald L. Alford, l~mber anita Dempsey, Me er /~:~~~ Patrick D. Cothell, Member l 1 1 J • ' "--~~ ~} "~ A L J EXECUTIVE SESSION A E Angela K. Ja ,Clerk A REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 The Boazd of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2006, with President Jesusa Rodriguez and Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Donald Alford, Bruce J. BonDurant and Patrick D. Cottrell 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, 13th Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS President Rodriguez stated the minutes of the Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular meetings of the Board held on September 6, 2006 as submitted, be accepted. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 48-2006 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP (OLIVE ROAD ANNEXATION AREA) Mr. Marco Maziani, Community and Economic Development, stated this annexation and the Brick Road annexation areas are for right-of--way purposes. The annexation is comprised of approximately 3 acres. Police Beat No. 22, Fire Station No. 11 and Medic 4 will serve the azea with no additional costs. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Safety: RESOLUTION N0.48-2006 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP (OLIVE ROAD ANNEXATION AREA) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, an Ordinance and a petition by all (100%) property owners which proposes the annexation of real estate located in German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is more particularly described at Page 15 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately 1.129 acres of agricultural land, which property is at least 12.5% contiguous to the current City limits, i.e., approximately 32% contiguous, generally located at the Southwest intersection of Olive Road and Brick Road. It is anticipated that the annexation area will be developed for public __ right-of--way as part of a widening project for Olive Road. The annexation area will require a ' basic level of municipal public services, including the provision of police and fire protection; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety now desires to establish and adopt a fiscal plan and establish a definite policy showing: (1) the cost estimates of police and fire protection to be furnished to the territory to be annexed; (2) the method (s) of financing those services; (3) the plan for the organization and extension of those services; (4) that those services will be provided to the annexed azea within one (1) year after the effective date of the annexation, and that they will be provided in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend, regazdless of similaz topography, patterns of land use, or SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 Bruce J. BonDurant, Member n" i.: , i .;+ REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures and planning criteria; and (5) the plan for hiring the employees of other governmental entities whose jobs will be eliminated by the proposed annexation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. It is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the area proposed to be annexed that the real property described more particularly at Page 15 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto be annexed to the City of South Bend. Section II. It shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Safety, to furnish to said territory police and fire services within one (1) year of the effective date of annexation in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to similar services furnished by the City to other areas regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria. Section III. The Board of Public Safety shall and does hereby now establish and adopt the Fiscal Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof, most particularly those provisions pertaining to police and fire protection at pages 6 and 7 of Exhibit "A", for the furnishing of said services to the territory to be annexed. Adopted the 27t" day of September 2006. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s/Jesusa Rodriguez s/Juanita Dempsey s/Donald Alford s/Patrick Cottrell sBruce J. BonDurant Attest: s/Angela Jacob, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 49-2006 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN PORTAGE TOWNSHIP (EDDY STREET-EDISON ROAD ANNEXATION AREA) Mr. Marco Mariani, Community and Economic Development, stated this area is comprised of approximately 26.2 acres and will accommodate growth in the northeast neighborhood, for the development of an innovated technical park, housing and retail space. Police Beat No. 11, Fire Station No. 2 and Medic 3 will provide service to this area with no additional costs. Response time of the Fire Department will be monitored, and will also improve with the construction of the new fire station. The area south of Edison will still be owned by Notre Dame. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Safety: RESOLUTION N0.49-2006 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING ' A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN PORTAGE TOWNSHIP (EDDY STREET-EDISON ROAD ANNEXATION AREA) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, an Ordinance and a petition by all (100%) property owners which proposes the annexation of real estate located in Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is more particularly described at Page 15 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately 26.2 acres of vacant, unimproved land, which property is at -least 12.5% contiguous to the current City limits, i.e., approximately 63.4% contiguous, generally located East of Eddy Street, west of Ivy Road and South of Edison Road. It is anticipated that the annexation area will be developed for various land uses including but not limited to research facilities and other commercial and residential uses typically associated with a college or university campus. These uses will require a basic level of municipal public services, including the provision of police and fire protection; and ' WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety now desires to establish and adopt a fiscal plan and establish a definite policy showing: (1) the cost estimates of police and fire protection to be furnished to the territory to be annexed; (2) the method (s) of financing those services; (3) the plan for the organization and extension of those services; (4) that those services will be provided to the annexed area within one (1) year after the effective date of the annexation, and that they will be provided in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend, regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures and planning criteria; and (5) the plan for hiring the employees of other governmental entities whose jobs will be eliminated by the proposed annexation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. It is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the area proposed to be annexed that the real property described more particularly at Page 15 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto be annexed to the City of South Bend. Section II. It shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Safety, to furnish to said territory police and fire services within one (1) year of the effective date of annexation in a manner ~' equivalent in standard and scope to similar services furnished by the City to other areas regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria. Section III. The Board of Public Safety shall and does hereby now establish and adopt the Fiscal Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof, most particularly those provisions pertaining to police and fire protection at pages 6 and 7 of Exhibit "A", for the furnishing of said services to the territory to be annexed. Adopted the 27`" day of September 2006. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s/Jesusa Rodriguez s/Juanita Dempsey s/Donald Alford s/Bruce J. BonDurant Patrick Cottrell -ABSTAINED Attest: s/Angela Jacob, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 50-2006 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL l' PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP (BRICK ROAD ANNEXATION AREA) Mr. Marco Mariani, Community and Economic Development, stated this annexation and the Olive Road annexation areas are for right-of--way purposes. The annexation is comprised of approximately 3 acres. Police Beat No. 22, Fire Station No. 11 and Medic 4 will serve the area with no additional costs. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Safety: •.: .j V r~. J ~ ' REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 RESOLUTION NO. 50-2006 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP (BRICK ROAD ANNEXATION AREA) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, an Ordinance and a petition by all (100%) property owners which proposes the annexation of real estate located in German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is more particularly described at Page 15 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately .37 acres of agricultural land, which property is at least 12.5% contiguous to the current City limits, i.e., approximately 63% contiguous, generally located along the north side of Brick Road near the intersection with Orange Road. It is anticipated that the annexation area will be developed for public right-of--way as part of a widening project for Brick Road. The annexation area will require a basic level of municipal public services, including the provision of police and fire protection; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety now desires to establish and adopt a fiscal plan and establish a definite policy showing: (1) the cost estimates of police and fire protection to be furnished to the territory to be annexed; (2) the method (s) of financing those services; (3) the plan for the organization and extension of those services; (4) that those services will be provided to the annexed area within one (1) year after the effective date of the annexation, and that they will be provided in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend, regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures and planning criteria; and (5) the plan for hiring the employees of other governmental entities whose jobs will be eliminated by the proposed annexation. ' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. It is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the area proposed to be annexed that the real property described more particularly at Page 15 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto be annexed to the City of South Bend. Section II. It shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Safety, to furnish to said territory police and fire services within one (1) year of the effective date of annexation in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to similar services furnished by the City to other areas regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria. Section III. The Board of Public Safety shall and does hereby now establish and adopt the Fiscal Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof, most particularly those provisions pertaining to police and fire protection at pages 6 and 7 of Exhibit "A", for the furnishing of said services to the territory to be annexed. Adopted the 27th day of September 2006. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s/Jesusa Rodriguez s/Juanita Dempsey s/Donald Alford s/Patrick Cottrell sBruce J. BonDurant REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 ;~ ~, v Attest: s/Angela Jacob, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 51-2006 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP (SOUTHFIELD LAKE ANNEXATION AREAL Mr. Marco Mariani, Community and Economic Development, stated this area South of Kern ~~ Road and east of Miami Street is slated single resident homes and retail/office development. Police Beat No. 15 and Fire Station No. 10 will service this area with no additional costs. Response time by the Fire Department will be monitored. Mr. Mariani noted there were a few resident concerns regarding the Miami Road drainage. The developers are working on this issue. Area Plan will consider this Fiscal Plan at the October 17, 2006 meeting for rezoning. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Safety: RESOLUTION NO. 51-2006 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP (SOUTHFIELD LAKE ANNEXATION AREA) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, an Ordinance and a petition by all (100%) property owners which proposes the annexation of real estate located in Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is more particularly described at Page 15 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately 55 acres of agricultural land, which property is at least 12.5% contiguous to the current City limits, i.e., approximately 64.3% contiguous, generally located directly south and adjacent to the existing Southfield Village subdivision, east of Miami Street and south of Kern Road. It is anticipated that the annexation area will be developed for single-family homes, condominiums and office- retail land uses. These uses will require a basic level of municipal public services, including the provision of police and fire protection; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety now desires to establish and adopt a fiscal plan and establish a definite policy showing: (1) the cost estimates of police and fire protection to be furnished to the territory to be annexed; (2) the method (s) of financing those services; (3) the plan for the organization and extension of those services; (4) that those services will be provided to the annexed area within one (1) year after the effective date of the annexation, and that they will be provided in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend, regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures and planning criteria; and (5) the plan for hiring the employees of other governmental entities whose jobs will be eliminated by the proposed annexation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. It is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the area proposed to be annexed that the real property described more particularly at Page 15 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto be annexed to the City of South Bend. Section II. It shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Safety, to furnish to said temtory police and fire services within one (1) year of the effective date of annexation in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to similar services furnished by the City to other areas regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria. "... REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 Section III. The Board of Public Safety shall and does hereby now establish and adopt the Fiscal Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof, most particularly those provisions pertaining to police and fire protection at pages 6 and 7 of Exhibit "A", for the furnishing of said services to the territory to be annexed. Adopted the 27~' day of September 2006. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s/Jesusa Rodriguez s/Juanita Dempsey s/Donald Alford s/Patrick Cottrell sBruce J. BonDurant Attest: s/Angela Jacob, Clerk POLICE DEPARTMENT ACKNOWLEDGE PROMOTION -STEVEN RICHMOND Police Chief Thomas Fautz informed the Board of the promotion of Lieutenant Steven Richmond to the rank of Captain in the Investigative Division. Lieutenant Richmond was appointed to the Police Department on March 3, 1984. He has numerous commendations regarding his investigative skills and is truly an asset to the department. The effective date of this promotion was September 25, 2006. The Board acknowledged the promotion. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT -LIEUTENANT FRANK STEIGER President Rodriguez stated that Chief Thomas Fautz has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Lieutenant Frank Steiger effective September 30, 2006. Chief Fautz noted that he has served the Police Department with loyalty and distinction during the last twenty (20) years, two (2) months and thirty (30) days. Chief Fautz joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Police Department and the citizens of South Bend. Members also wished him a long and happy retirement. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. APPROVAL OF TRICK OR TREAT HOURS Police Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that Halloween Trick or Treat hours be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2006, from 5:00 p.m, to 7:00 p.m. This date will coincide with the date and hours for St. Joseph County and Mishawaka. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the recommendation was approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSION -JERRY INGRAM In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that the following Special Police Commission be issued to Mr. Jerry T. Ingram for Parking Properties, effective September 27, 2006, until revoked. Chief Fautz stated this Commission is issued for the on-street patrol parking enforcement personnel and does not include the carrying of a weapon or the powers of arrest. Mr. Ingram has met the Commission requirements of the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the Special Police Commission was accepted and approved. ACCEPT DONATION Chief Thomas Fautz advised the Board of a generous donation made to the South Bend Police Department by Mr. Franklin Julian. Fifty (50) Quick Clot Battle Packs were purchased and donated to the Department, for a total donation of $1,987.65. There being no further discussion, the donation was accepted. ACCEPT DONATION Chief Thomas Fautz advised the Board of a generous donation made to the South Bend Police Department K-9 Unit of $50.00 by Dr. Visser and the Roseland Animal Hospital in the name of "Casey" who was Sergeant Bill Kraus' personal dog who had to be put to sleep the week of September 4, 2006. There being no further discussion, the donation was accepted. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 ACCEPT DONATION Chief Thomas Fautz stated the South Bend Fire Department, on behalf of the Crime Prevention Unit, received a check from TRIAD of St. Joseph County in the amount of $450.00. TRIAD requested the money be used to pay expenses associated with the National Night Out event. There being no further discussion, the donation was accepted. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT -AUGUST 2006 President Rodriguez indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of August 2006 as submitted by the Police r ~ Department would be accepted for filing. Chief Fautz noted the statistics had dropped, however, burglaries are still the focus of concern. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: 1 1 Aueust Au ust YEAR TO DATE PART I OFFENSES 2005 2006 CHANGE ~ ~ CHANGE MURDER 0 1 1 7 8 1 RAPE 10 7 - 3 46 53 7 ROBBERY 33 42 9 218 263 45 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 35 32 - 3 233 190 - 43 BURGLARY RESIDENT 111 106 - 5 586 946 360 BURGLARY NON 83 68 - 15 443 414 - 29 RESIDENT LARCENY 495 420 - 75 2990 3203 213 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 57 45 - 12 356 389 33 ARSONS 11 13 2 44 60 16 GRAND TOTAL 935 734 - 101 4923 5526 603 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH -CORPORAL CHRISTOPHER KRUEGER Corporal Christopher Krueger was selected as Employee of the Month. The award is to recognize officers or civilian employees on the South Bend Police Department who have demonstrated actions noted by supervisors or citizens from both a professional law enforcement position and in support of the community policing efforts with citizens of South Bend. Chief Fautz noted Corporal Krueger is a fine officer and orchestrated ananti-suicide campaign. There being no further discussion, the recommendation was accepted and filed. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT AND APPROVE HIRING LIST FOR 2007-2008 Fire Chief Luther Taylor submitted the final Hiring List for 2007-2008. Chief Taylor explained the ranking was derived from a combination of 50% written test scores, 50% oral interviewing and enhancement points per Resolution No. 44-2006. In addition, all candidates on the list passed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). The list consists of a total of 98 candidates, will become effective January 1, 2007 and will be used to hire firefighters and/or Paramedics until the list is either depleted or considered obsolete. Chief Taylor noted he is confident this list contains very good individuals. Upon a motion made by Mr. Alford, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the Hiring List for 2007-2008 was accepted and approved. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT -AUGUST 2006 Chief Luther Taylor submitted to the Board the monthly report for the month of August 2006 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. A summary is as follows: AUGUST 2005 AUGUST 2006 STRUCTURE FIRES -Property Damage--Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $148,010.00 $99,510.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention/Ins ection Bureau) 576 Inspections 83 Re-Ins ections 465 Inspections 46 Re-Ins ections INVESTIGATIONS - (Police/Fire Arson Bureau) 7 Investi ations 25 Investi ations 1 Arson 13 Arson ~ r, _!. ~ ~i ~, ~` sREGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 There being no further discussion, the Monthly Statistical Analysis was accepted and filed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 9:38 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Jes Rodriguez, r 'de Donald L. Alford, ,tuber ti anita Dempsey, Member TT ~S~ ~, (~„ Angela K acob, Cl J `~ Patrick D. Cottrell, Member Bruce J. BonDurant, Member 1 1 1