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Home My WebLink About02/16/05 Board of Public Safety Minutesi s p~ b~,_ PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION FEBRUARY 16, 2005 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 with President Jesusa Rodriguez with Board Members Wesley Taylor and Elmer Carr present. Board Member Donald Alford was not present. Also present were Police Chief Thomas H. Fautz, Fire Chief Luther Taylor and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13`h Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. - Review of Minutes President Rodriguez advised that Mr. Joseph Simeri's name should be included on Page OS under section "Regular Meeting". - Charge 05-01 -Police Department Mr. Bodnar stated this will be discussed at the Executive Session. - Request for Promotions -Police Department Chief Fautz explained these promotions are due to retirements, resignations and vacancies due to other promotions. Many of the specialized departments have been upgraded, and two (2) of these promotions are new positions. The promotions of Darryl Boykins and Jeff Walters are the prerogative of the Mayor. The Board acknowledges these appointments. - Request for Medical Leave -Police Department Chief Fautz indicated the request for Medical Leave is for the police officer seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. This officer had attempted to return to work, however, was unable to. This extension will be the final extension for this officer. - Monthly Statistics -Police Department Chief Fautz stated most of the categories have gone down in numbers; burglaries have increased slightly. Chief Fautz explained several types of meetings the Police Department have to discuss issues and solutions for neighborhoods. By dialoguing with the neighborhood residents, City Council and City staff, some "hot spots" and crime have been ' eliminated. Chief Fautz will forward meeting schedules to President Rodriguez, and also invited the Board to attend any of these meetings if they so desire. - Request for Retirement -Fire Department Chief Taylor stated this firefighter is retiring in good standing. - Monthly Statistics -Fire Department Chief Taylor withdrew the Monthly Statistics for clarifications of some statistics. In addition, he stated that recruit school has begun for firefighters, and now that the new Fire Station is completed, more training can take place in South Bend, rather that traveling. Mr. Bodnar reminded the Board of the individual that was placed on administrative leave without pay. This individual was arrested, and entered a guilty plea, which is under advisement. The individual has not yet been sentenced. Mr. Bodnar advised that charges may be filed shortly. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 8:28 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY ln2 Jes sa odriguez, Preside D ald L. Alford, Me er Wesley B. ylor, Jr er ~~~?~_ PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION FEBRUARY 16.2005 Elmer Carr, Member ' EST: - Angela .Jacob, Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION FEBRUARY 16, 2005 The meeting was held in the Mayor's Conference Room, 14`h 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) and adjourned at 9:00 a.m. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as specified in the Public Notice. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Jesu a Rodriguez, President ~~ Donald L. Alford, M ber Wesley B. Ta r, Jr., er Elmer Carr, Member ATTEST: ~- Angela . Jacob, C rk REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2005 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:02 a.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2005, with President Jesusa Rodriguez and Board Members Wesley B. Taylor and Elmer Carr present. Board Member Donald Alford was not present. Also present were Police Chief Thomas H. Fautz, Fire Chief Luther Taylor and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13`x` Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS President Rodriguez stated that Mr. Joseph Simeri should be added to page O5, section "Regular Meeting". President Rodriguez 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 January 26, 2005 would be accepted. There were no objections by members and the minutes were accepted, with the noted change. a l;~ •~ REGULAR MEETING POLICE DEPARTMENT FEBRUARY 16.2005 CHARGE OS-01 -BRIAN KENDALL Upon a motion made by Mr. Carr, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, Charges against Brian Kendall were accepted by the Board of Public Safety as follows: COUNTI On January 21, 2005 Sergeant Brian Kendall was found guilty of operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content 0.08 in violation of IC 35-50-3-4, a Class D misdemeanor in the Morgan Superior Court, Cause Number 55-DO1-0412-CM-352. Such conduct violates IC 36-8-3-4(b)(1). COUNT II On December 8, 2004 Sergeant Brian Kendall, a member of the South Bend Police Department, while off duty on Pleodis Drive, Mooresville, Indiana operated a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08. Said conduct violates IC 35-50-3-4, Rules 302.00(A)(1), (2), and (3) of the South Bend Police Department Duty manual and IC 36-8-3-4(b)(2)(B) and (H). Chief Fautz recommended that~he be suspended from duty without pay for twenty-one (1) calendar days beginning June 10, 2005, and also a two (2) year loss of his take-home vehicle which will be reduced to one (1) year after successful completion of an Alcohol Program. This suspension will begin immediately. Mr. Bodnar submitted the Finding of Fact in Charge OS-O1. The Board instructed the Clerk to prepare the appropriate letter and deliver the same to Mr. Brian Kendall. Mr. Bodnar gave said letterto Sgt. Kendall during this meeting, and Sgt. Kendall returned it with signature, thereby accepting the:'disciplinary action. Mr. Bodnar asked the Board to consider the Finding of Fact, in orderito{dispose `ol=`Charge 05-01. Upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Carr and carried, the 1~inding of Fact was accepted and the matter disposed. ACKNOWLEDGE PROMOTION -CAPTAIN DARRYL BOYKINS In a letter to the Board, Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that Captain Darryl Boykins be promoted to the rank of Division Chief in the Uniform Division. Captain Boykins was sworn in on June 26, 1984. During his career he has worked as a Captain in the Uniform Division, in the K9 Unit and in the Office of Professional Standards. It was noted Mayor Steve Luecke approved this promotion. The effective date of this promotion was February 16, 2005. The appointment was acknowledged. APPROVE PROMOTION -CORPORAL CHARLES STOKES In a letter to the Board, Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that Corporal Charles Stokes be promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Uniform Division. Corporal Stokes was sworn on the Department on June 27, 1982. During his career he has worked in the Patrol Division and in the Homicide Division. The effective date of this promotion was February 16, 2005. Upon a motion made by Mr. Carr, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVE PROMOTION -SERGEANT FRANK STEIGER In a letter to the Board, Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that Sergeant Frank Steiger be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the Uniform Division. Sergeant Steiger was sworn in on July 2, 1986. During hiss career he has worked in the Patrol Division, Traffic Division, the Investigative Division, is a member of the SWAT Team and Commander of the Civil Unrest Team. The effective date of this promotion was February 16, 2005. Upon a motion made by Mr. Carr, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVE PROMOTION -SERGEANT MICHAEL SUTH In a letter to the Board, Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that Sergeant Michael Suth be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the Forensic Lab. Sergeant Suth was sworn in on Apri12, 1992. During his career he has worked in the Patrol Division, NEST Unit, Investigative Division, Major Crimes Unit and is a former member of the S WAT Team. He is currently assigned to the forensic lab. The effective date of this promotion was February 16, 2005. Upon a motion made by Mr. Carr, seconded 1 1 1 a ~~ ~~~- REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2005 by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVE PROMOTION -SERGEANT SCOTT RUSZKOWSKI In a letter to the Board, Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that Sergeant Scott Ruszkowski be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the NEST. Sergeant Ruszkowski was sworn in on April 1, 1989. During his career he has worked in the Patrol Division, K9 Unit, Training Division and is a ' member of the S WAT Team. The effective date of this promotion was February 16, 2005. Upon a motion made by Mr. Carr, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVE PROMOTION -CORPORAL JAMES MAXEY In a letter to the Board, Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that Corporal James Maxey be promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Regional Crime Intelligence Unit. Corporal Maxey was sworn in on March 22, 2000. During his career he has worked in the Patrol Division and as a Uniform Crime Scene Technician. Is currently assigned to the Regional Crime Intelligence Unit. The effective date of this promotion was February 16, 2005. Upon a motion made by Mr. Carr, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVE PROMOTION r.SERGEAN'T"BRIAN YOUNG In a letter to the Board, Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that Sergeant Brian Young be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in~the Uniform Division. Sergeant Young was sworn in on November 23, 1992. During his career he has worked in the Patrol Division, K9 Unit, Investigative Division and is a former member ofthe SWAT Team. Sergeant Young is currently assigned to the Family Violence Special Victims Unit. The effective date of this promotion was February 16, 2005. Upon a motion made by Mr. Carr, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation was approved. ACKNOWLEDGE PROMOTION -LIEUTENANT JEFFREY WALTERS In a letter to the Board, Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that Lieutenant Jeffrey Walters be promoted to the rank of Captain in the Uniform Division. Lieutenant Walters was sworn in on September 16, 1987. During his career he has worked in the Patrol Division, as a commander in the NEST Unit, in the Investigative Division and is a member of the SWAT Team. It was noted that Mayor Steve Luecke approved this promotion. The effective date of this promotion was February 16, 2005. The appointment was acknowledged. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT -JANUARY 2005 President Rodriguez indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical report for the month of January 2005, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: JANUARY 2005 PART I OFFENSES MURDER RAPE ROBBERY AGGRAVATED ASSLT BURGLARY RES BURGLARY NON RES ' LARCENY MOTOR VEH THEFT ARSONS GRAND TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 2004 2005 CHANGE ~ ~ CHANGE 3 1 - 2 3 1 - 2 3 4 + 1 3 4 + 1 26 25 - 1 26 25 - 1 16 26 + 10 16 26 + 10 63 79 + 16 63 79 + 16 67 42 - 25 67 42 - 25 382 285 - 97 382 285 - 97 38 49 + 11 38 49 + 11 4 2 - 2 4 2 - 2 602 513 - 89 602 513 - 89 ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT -ENGINEER CHRIS SWITALSKI President Rodriguez advised that Chief Luther Taylor has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for $ngineer Chris Switalski, effective February 8, 2005. Chief noted that Mr. Switalski has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last twenty-nine (29) years and two (2) months. Chief joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend and the citizens of South Bend. _<~:. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2005 Members also wished him a long and happy retirement. Upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Carr and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 9:44 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY ' Je a Rodriguez, esident / ~ I Donald L. Alford, Me r Wes ey B. Ta r, Jr. ber Elmer Carr, Member AT ~1;ST: ~. Angela .Jacob, Cl~ 1