HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/07/66 Board of Public Works Special Meeting MinutesNovember 7, 1966
A special meeting of the Board of Public works and Safety.was held in the
conference room at 1:30 to rule in the case against Lorenzo Hill. :All members
were present.
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend comes to order for
a special meeting pursuant to the matter for the purpose of determining the charges
filed with the Board against Officer Lorenzo Hill, and the Board examines the
motion to dismiss charges filed by his Attorney Patrick Brennan and finds as to
count 1B, said motion is taken, in that count 1B is evidentiary in nature and
does not plead a separate offense. Said motion is denied by the Board as to
count lA and Count 2.
Attorney Brennan also files with the Board on behalf of Lorenzo. Hill a petition
signed by numerous residents of the City of South Bend, recommending him to the
Board as a person of good repute.
Mr. James A. Bickel made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. Lloyd Taylor that
Officer Lorenzo Hill be found guiltyof charges Count lA and Count 2.
Mr. Robert DuComb, Board Chairman, stated that Officer Hill's ability to be a police
officer had been seriously impaired. The Board was reluctant to take the action
they had, but they must think of the conduct of the members of the police depart-
ment. They must be better than the average person. Under the circumstances,
there was no choice but to recommend his dismissal.
Mr. Theodore Noell stated that there is little question that Officer Hill's c
credibility now can be easily attached in court cases and that his usefulness
to the police department h as diminished.
DECISION TO DISMISS FROM THE DEPARTMENT
It is now the unanimous decision of the Board with motion duly passed that Officer
Hill be dismissed from the South Bend Police Department due to charges brought
against him in the evidence charged, and that he-- forfeit'all pay allowances
and pension rights from the date of September 16, 1966.
After -the ruling of the case, Mr. DuComb asked Mr. Hill if he had anything to
say. He said he would like his job back.
Attorney Brennan stated that he would consult with his client as to whether to
appeal the case. They have thirty days in which to do samer4N
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