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Home My WebLink About01/26/10 Board of Public Safety Meeting MinutesPUBLIC AGENDA SESSION JANUARY 26, 2010 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:09 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2 2010 with President Juanita Dempsey and Board Members Patrick D. Cottrell, Bruce BonDuran and Laura Vasquez present. Board Member Eddie Miller was absent, Also present were Police Chi Darryl Boykins, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon, and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. I The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13'" Floor County City Building, South Bend, Indiana, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Dempsey declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m. Juanita Dempsey, President Patrick D. Cottrell, Member ura A. Vasquez, Me'rnber ATTEST: Linda M Martin, Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION JANUARY 26 2010 2 Patrick :ick D. Cottrell, ember ATTEST: trhda M. Martin, Clerk REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26 2010 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, with President Juanita Dempsey and Board Members Patrick Cottrell, Bruce BonDurant, and Laura Vasquez present. Board Member Eddie Miller was absent. Also present were Police Chief Darryl Boykins, 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, ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS President Dempsey advised that if there were no objections by members of the Board, the minutes of the Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular Meetings of the Board held on. December 16, 2009 would be accepted as presented. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT COMMENDATION FOR RIVER RESCUE OF DECEMBER 21 2009 The Board of Safety joined Chief Buchanon in recognizing and congratulating the following Fire Department personnel for their heroic life saving performance in the line of duty. Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the following commendation was approved and entered into the minutes. JANUARY 26, 201 Q WHEREAS, the Board of public Safety wishes to issue commendations to individuals that perform meritorious service on behalf of the citizens of this community, and; WHEREAS, such service shall be recognized by the Board of public Safety and appropriate commendation shall be presented to the individuals performing said meritorious service; THEREFORE, commendation be given to: Coordination of the rescue efforts were assisted by Dispatcher Carrie Green of the South. Bend Communications Center and several South Bend Police Officers that responded to the scene, The time of day, cold weather conditions, and moving water all contributed to the dangers confronted by responding crews during this rescue. The vigilance, preparation, quick action, and heroic efforts of all individuals involved in this rescue are directly responsible for the survival f both victims. Be it further resolved that Robert Means, Michael Jamieson, Thomas Pennino, Christopher Cox, Rodney LaBonte, Steven Nusbaum, Corey Powell, Ryan Kakalia, and Carrie Green be commended and recognized for their quick actions, dedication, and professionalism. Their actions reflect highly upon themselves, the South Bend Fire Department and Communications Center, and the City of South Bend. s /Juanita Dempsey, President s /Patrick Cottrell, Member s /Bruce BonDurant, Member s /T,aura Vasquez, Member REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26. 2010 4 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety wishes to issue commendations to individuals that perform meritorious service on behalf of the citizens of this community, and; WHEREAS, such service shall be recognized by the Board of Public Safety and appropriate commendation shall be presented to the individuals performing said meritorious service; Coordination of the rescue efforts were assisted by Dispatcher Matthew Hamilton of the South Bend Communications Center. This 911 call was on the Mishawaka side of the city line. Hamilton recognized that South Bend units were closer to this emergency and dispatched those units in order to minimize response time to the call. Cold weather conditions, moving water, and the high angle embankment contributed to the dangers confronted by the rescue crews during this rescue. The vigilant preparation, quick action, and heroic efforts of all individuals involved in this rescue are directly responsible for saving this woman's life. Be it further resolved that Brian Koloszar, Aaron LaCava, Andrew Petrie, Philip Smith, Brett McVoy, Sham-ion Pohl, Matthew Baker, Jared Pearish, and Matthew Hamilton be commended and recognized for their quick actions, dedication, and professionalism. Their actions reflect highly upon 0 JANUARY 26, 2010 themselves, the South Bend Fire Department and Communications Center, and the City of South Bend. s/Juanita Dempsey, President s/Patrick Cottrell, Member s/Bruce BonDurant, Member s/Laura. Vasquez, Member FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — DECEMBER 2009 Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board the monthly report for the month of December 2009 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. The Board accepted for filing the report as submitted. A summary is as follows: FILING OF ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT — 2009 Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board the annual report for the year of 2009 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. The report was accepted for filing. A summary is as follows: ANNUAL 2008 ANNUAL 2009 STRUCTURE FIRES Property Darnage—Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $3,725,217,00 $8,614,495.00 INSPECTIONS ire Prevention/Inspection Bureau) 4467 Inspections 4205 Inspections 1504 Rcj!ns ect129s 1319 Re-Inspections INVESTIGATIONS (Police/Fire Arson Bureau) 264 264 Investioations Investigations 72 41 Arson Arson ACKNOWLEDGE GIFT FROM FIREFIGHTER'S LOCAL UNION 364 President Dempsey thanked the Firefighter's Local Union 364 for a gift of chocolates presented to the Board of Safety at Christmas time, REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1 • DECEMBER DECEMBER YEAR TO DATE 2008 2009 CHANGE (2008) 2009 CHANGE 0 1 + 1 15 14 - 1 5 1 - 4 73 56 - 17 37 36 - 1 409 346 - 63 21 19 - 2 322 353 + 31 138 143 5 1683 1533 - 150 50 44 - 6 601 553 - 48 297 276 - 21 4179 3702 - 477 30 21 - 9 502 325 - 177 6 2 _ 4 75 43 - 32 584 543 41 7859 6925 - 934 ACCEPT AND FILE DONATION TO SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Boykins, Police Department, advised the Board of a generous donation of $25.00 made to the South Bend Police Department Summer Tennis Program by Mr. Harry Patel. There being no further discussion, the donation was accepted and filed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Dempsey declared the meeting adjourned at 9;30 a.m. Patrick D. Cottrell,,Member mmfflmm�,� ATTEST: 'Linda M. Martin, Clerk .I Bruce J.1 6,ft Durant,, ember Li ra A. Vasquez, Memh& x Eddie Miller, Member