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Home My WebLink About07/18/07 Board of Public Safety Minutes059 PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION JULY 18, 2007 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:02 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 with President Jesusa Rodriguez. Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Donald Alford, Patrick Cottrell and Bruce BonDurant were present. Also present were Police Chief Thomas Fautz, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon 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 Mr. Bruce BonDurant noted that in the minutes of June 27, 2007, page 54, it stated "Mr. Cottrell stated there was an error in the Minutes of June 6, 2007", when it actually was Mr. BonDurant that noted the error. - Reset Hearing -Police Department Mr. Bodnar requested an Executive Session for 7:45 a.m. on August 10, 2007 before the Tony Macik hearing. The Board requested an Executive Session of just the Board members to discuss the Hearing, on August 15, 2007. It was agreed by all present to vote to change the regular meeting of August 8, 2007 to August 15, 2007. It will be followed by an Executive Session for Board Members to discuss their findings in the Tony Macik Hearing. No attorneys will be present. Mr. Bodnar requested the Change of the Scheduled Meeting be added to the agenda. - Emergency Medical Services Contract for University of Notre Dame Football Season 2007 -Fire Department Mr. Bodnar stated this is basically the same contract that the Board signs every year, with a slight adjustment of fees to compensate for the increased labor costs. Mr. BonDurant questioned Chief Fautz whether the Police Department is compensated for their Traffic Control efforts during the season. Chief Fautz stated they have never been compensated by Notre Dame, thatthe increased revenue to ~. ~ ~: the City of South Bend is considered compensation enough. Chief Fautz noted the Police Department's hours and manpower amount to".;.approximately $119,000.00. Mr. BonDurant stated he would like to'`see the Police Department compensated for their expense. It was noted by all that the Police Department does an exceptional job of controlling and moving traffic, in comparison to other cities. It was noted that the City of Mishawaka benefits from the Notre Dame traffic also, but does not provide Police support. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m. BOARD OF Donald L. Alford, M ber anita Dempsey, Member ~/. ~~ Patrick D. Cottrell, Member ~ J. '"`' ~ ~-.•- ~"`=~:~,k~;;~uce J. BonDurant, Member. ., «~ .. 1, TTEST. y .~., s ~. ~.~,~;. ._ j `~J Linda M. Mart , C1 k OS EXECUTIVE SESSION JULY 18, 2007 The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at 8:35 a.m. The meeting was held in the Mayor's Conference Room, 14th 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 BonDurant and Patrick Cottrell were present. Police Chief Thomas Fautz and Fire Chief Howard Buchanon were also present. Also present was Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as specified in the Public Notice. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m. SAFETY Jes a Rodriguezp7'residen ~S• Donald L. Alford, tuber ~ ___ uanita Dempsey, Mem er Patrick D. Cottrell, ember Bruce J. BonDurant, Member AT~'EST: ~:~.~Q.e.~ .~'l ~-Li ida M. Martin, lerk~ REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 2007 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2007, with President Jesusa Rodriguez and Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Donald Alford, Bruce BonDurant and Patrick Cottrell present. Also present were Police Chief Thomas Fautz, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon 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. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS President Rodriguez requested a motion that the minutes of the Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular meetings of the Board held on June 27, 2007 be approved, with the one noted correction if there were no objections by members of the Board. Ms. Dempsey made a motion the minutes be accepted with the noted change, Mr. Cottrell seconded the motion which carried. POLICE DEPARTMENT CONTINUANCE OF HEARING - CHARGE N0.07-O1 A Joint Motion for Continuance was submitted by the attorneys for both parties in the Tony Macik hearing after learning that two key witnesses in the matter, Captain Rick Bishop and Lieutenant John Collins, were unavailable to attend the hearing scheduled for July 12, 2007, due to medical procedures. Upon a motion by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the Hearing of Tony Macik was rescheduled for August 10, 2007 at 8:00 a.m., with an Executive Session at 7:45 a.m. 1 1 1 REGULAR MEETING JULY 18.2007 ~ ~ .: RESCHEDULE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING Upon a motion by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the regular meeting of the Board of Safety of August 8, 2007, was rescheduled to August 15, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. with an additional Executive Session for Board Members at 9:45 a.m. NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT CAR PROJECT Mr. Jason Kulick, University of Notre Dame Department of Electrical Engineering, ' presented the Board with a Project Synopsis his department has been working on to address the electrical system problems the Police Department has been experiencing with their police cars. Mr. Kulick noted there was an experimental vehicle outside of the County City Building that he was prepared to do a demonstration of the system after the adjournment of the meeting. He noted the Electrical Engineering Department was seeking a provisional patent application for their system so he could not reveal all of the details at this time. Chief Fautz thanked him for taking on the project and noted that Police Departments around the country have similar concerns with their police cars. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT -JAMES CLARK President Rodriguez advised that Chief Thomas Fautz has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for retirement for Lieutenant James E. Clark effective August 5, 2007. Chief Fautz noted that Lieutenant Clark is retiring in good standing after serving the department for thirty-three (33) years, seven (7) months and five (5) days. Chief Fautz joined the Board in wishing him success in his new endeavor, along with thanking him for his many years of service with the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT -JUNE 2007 President Rodriguez indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical report for the month of June 2007 as submitted by the Police Department would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following reports were accepted for filing: June June YEAR TO DATE PART I OFFENSES 2006 2007 CHANGE ~ ~ CHANGE MURDER 2 1 - 1 5 4 - 1 RAPE 8 5 - 3 41 31 - 10 ROBBERY 33 39 + 6 178 186 + 8 AGGRAVATED ASSLT 21 20 - I 124 140 + 16 BURGLARY RES 132 102 - 30 718 551 - 167 BURGLARY NON RES 53 69 + 16 291 264 - 27 LARCENY 450 408 - 42 2343 2059 - 284 MOTOR VEH THEFT 62 62 0 292 267 - 25 ARSONS 9 13 + 4 38 59 + 21 GRAND TOTAL 770 719 - 51 4030 3561 - 469 FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT -HAROLD SWIATOWY President Rodriguez advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for retirement for Engineer Harold Swiatowy effective July 3, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Engineer Swiatowy has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-three (33) years and eight (8) months. Chief Buchanon joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication, and distinguished years of service to the South Bend Fire Department and the citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT -RANDY MAGDALINSKI President Rodriguez advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for retirement for Assistant Chief Randy Magdalinski effective July 7, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Assistant Chief Magdalinski has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-six (36) years and one (S ~ =- REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 2007 (1) month. Chief Buchanon joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication, and distinguished years of service to the South Bend Fire Department and the citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT - RICK SWITALSKI President Rodriguez advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for retirement for Assistant Chief Rick Switalski effective July 7, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Assistant Chief Switalski has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-seven (37) years and one (1) month. Chief Buchanon joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication, and distinguished years of service to the South Bend Fire Department and the citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RESIGNATION -BARRY SEBESTA, JR. President Rodriguez advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board a letter of resignation from Engineer Barry Sebesta, Jr. effective July 8, 2007. Engineer Sebesta has been accepted to the University of Pittsburgh to pursue his Masters Degree. He has served the South Bend Fire Department and the citizens of South Bend for the last five (5) years and one (1) month. Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the resignation was accepted and approved. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT -JUNE 2007 President Rodriguez indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical report for the month of June 2007 as submitted by the Fire Department would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following reports were accepted for filing: A summary is as follows: JUNE JUNE 2006 2007 STRUCTURE FIRES Property Damage--Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $210,240.00 $153,002,00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention/Ins ection Bureau) 391 Inspections 296 Inspections 79 Re-Ins ections 105 Re-Ins ections INVESTIGATIONS (Police/Fire Arson Bureau) 24 25 Investi ations Investi ations 9 13 Arson Arson 1 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR President Rodriguez requested the Board take a moment to remember Kelly Dulcet, who passed away on July 12, 2007 at the age of 21. Ms. Dulcet was an outstanding cadet with the Police Department, who was involved in many community events, and an avid volleyball player. Chief Fautz noted he had expectations for her to become the first female Chief of Police, she was thought so highly of. The Board of Safety joined together to offer prayers to the family of Cadet Kelly Dulcet. ' ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 9:28 a.m. REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 2007 `~ `~ `~ Donald L. Alford, Mem 1 1 1 Dempsey, Member ~ D. Cottrell, Member ...._. J_ EST: . ~ , in a M. Martin, Cler ~-'~~. Bruce J. BonDurant, Member