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PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION
AUGUST 3.2005
The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:03 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3,
2005 with President Jesusa Rodriguez and Board Members Wesley Taylor, Juanita Dempsey and
Donald Alford present. Also present were Uniform Division Chief Darryl Boykins, Fire Chief
Luther Taylor and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. Police Chief Thomas Fautz was not present.
The meeting was held in the Police Department Training_Facility, 701 West Sample, South Bend,
Indiana.
Agenda Item Added
Upon a motion made by President Rodriguez, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the following
item was added to the agenda:
- Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
Board members discussed the following item(s) from that list.
- Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
President Rodriguez stated that there was one error in the minutes from the July 13, 2005
meeting. The motion made for the approval of Revised Resistance Control Continuum on
page 56 was made by Ms. Juanita Dempsey.
- Swearing In of Police Officers
Mr. Tom Bodnar explained the process of the Swearing In ceremony.
- Resignations
Mr. Bodnar explained that both Sergeant Eric Rhymer and Corporal John Ciesiolka are
leaving to move to other states.
- Demotion
Mr. Bodnar stated that Lieutenant Michael Critchlow is voluntarily demoting himself to
Sergeant. This demotion does include a pay decrease.
- Medical Leave Extensions
Uniform Division Chief Boykins stated that Corporal Anthony Scott is going to have knee
surgery and Sergeant Ronald Nowicki is having surgery on his leg. Both officers' surgeries
are medically necessary and require an extended medical leave. Neither candidate has
abused sick days or has a history of bad attendance and both have exhausted their sick time.
- Duty Manual Amendment
Uniform Division Chief Boykins stated that this amendment depicts the type of ammunition
used by the officers.
- Agreement
Mr. Bodnar stated that the Agreement is between Notre Dame and the City of South Bend for
emergency services during the six Notre Dame Football games only. Chief Taylor stated that
the City of South Bend will get paid for this service, which includes administrative costs.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:31 a.m.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION AUGUST 3, 2005
The Board of Public Safety met in Executive Session on Wednesday, August 3, 2005, at 8:34 a.m.
The meeting was held in the Conference Room at the Police Department Training Facility, 701 West
Sample, 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 8:50 a.m. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the
subject matter as specified in the Public Notice.
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POLICE SELECTION PANEL
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AUGUST 3. 2005
The Police Selection Panel met at 8:51 a.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2005, in the Conference Room
at the Police Department Training Facility, 701 West Sample, South Bend, Indiana, for the purpose
of formulating a recommendation to be made to the Board of Public Safety. Present were Uniform
Division Chief Darryl Boykins, Ms. Jesusa Rodriguez and Attorney Tom Bodnar. Chief Thomas
Fautz was not present. Also present were Fire Chief Luther Taylor, and Board Members Wesley
Taylor, Juanita Dempsey, Donald Alford. Attorney Tom Bodnar made a motion to accept the
recommendation from Chief Thomas Fautz in his letter dated August 3, 2005 to hire eight police
officers. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3.2005
The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:05 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2005,
with President Jesusa Rodriguez and Board Members Wesley B. Taylor, Juanita Dempsey and
Donald Alford present. Also present were Uniform Division Chief Darryl Boykins, Fire Chief
Luther Taylor and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. Chief Thomas Fautz was not present. The
meeting was held in the Police Department Training Facility, 701 West Sample, South Bend,
' Indiana.
APPROVE AMENDED MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
President Rodriguez advised that if there were no objections by members of the Board, the minutes
of the Special Meeting/Executive Session on July 11, 2005 and the Public Agenda Session,
Executive Session, and Regular meetings of the Board held on July 13, 2005 would be accepted as
amended.
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3, 2005
POLICE DEPARTMENT
APPROVE POLICE SELECTION PANEL
Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that Jeffrey Craig Cummins, Joshua Alan Morgan, David John
Young, Jose Luis Capeles, Jr., Jeremy Scott Gadsby, Michael Edwin Norby, Andrew James Fry, and
Timothy Lewis Wiley be accepted for employment on a probationary basis with the South Bend
Police Department effective August 3, 2005. They have met the requirements of the application
process of the South Bend Police Department. They will be attending the Indiana Law Enforcement
Academy in Plainfield, Indiana from August 15, 2005 through November 23, 2005. Upon a motion
made by President Rodriguez, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation was
approved.
SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICERS
- Jeffrey Craig Cummins
- Joshua Alan Morgan
- David John Youn
- Jose Luis Capeles, Jr.
- Jeremy Scott Gadsby
- Michael Edwin Norby
- Andrew James F
- Timothy Lewis Wiley
Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present, and administered the Oath of Office to the above listed
individuals. The Board wished them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Police Department.
Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsy, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the swearing in of
officers was approved.
ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTION -HAVEN FREEMAN ,
In a letter to the Board, Chief Thomas Fautz requested that Mr. Haven Freeman be promoted from
the rank of Patrolman to the rank of Corporal effective August 7, 2005. He has successfully
completed three (3) years of service with the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Alford, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the promotion was accepted and approved.
ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTION -KELLY WAITE
In a letter to the Board, Chief Thomas Fautz requested that Mr. Kelly Waite be promoted from the
rank of Patrolman to the rank of Corporal effective August 7, 2005. She has successfully completed
three (3) years of service with the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Mr.
,Alford, seconded by Ms. Dempsey'and carried, the promotion was accepted and approved.
APPROVE SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSION - MI~HAEL SEATHERSON
In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that a Special Police Commission
be issued on August 3, 2005, until revoked, for Mr. Michael Seatherson, for Parking Properties. 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. Seatherson has met the Commission
requirements of the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded
by Mr. Alford and carried, the Special Police Commission was approved.
APPROVE SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSION -WILLIAM ARMSTRONG
In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Thomas Fautz recommended that a Special Police Commission '
be issued on August 3, 2005, until revoked, for Mr. William Armstrong, for Parking Properties. 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. Armstrong has met the Commission
requirements of the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded
by Mr. Alford and carried, the Special Police Commission was approved.
ACCEPT. AND APPROVE RESIGNATION - JOHN CIESIOLKA
President Rodriguez advised that the Board is in receipt of a letter of resignation from Corporal John
Ciesiolka, PN # 476, in which he tenders his resignation from the South Bend Police Department,
effective July 25, 2005. Chief Thomas Fautz stated that Corporal Ciesiolka was appointed to the
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3, 2005
South Bend on January 5, 2005. The Board wished Corporal Ciesiolka much success in his future
endeavors. Upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Alfred and carried, the resignation
-was accepted and approved.
ACCEPT AND APPROVE RESIGNATION - ERIC RHYMER
President Rodriguez advised that the Board is in receipt of a letter of resignation from Sergeant Eric
'~ Rhymer, in which he tenders his resignation from the South Bend Police Department, effective July
29, 2005. Chief Thomas Fautz stated that Sergeant Rhymer was appointed to the South Bend on
February 22, 1989. The Board wished Sergeant Rhymer much success in his future .endeavors.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the resignation was
accepted and approved.
ACCEPT AND APPROVE VOLUNTARY DEMOTION -MICHAEL CRITCHLOW
President Rodriguez advised that the Board is in receipt of a letter from Chief Thomas Fautz,
requesting that the Board grant a voluntary demotion to Michael Critchlow to the rank of Sergeant.
Michael Critchlow requested this demotion for personal reasons and waived his right to a hearing.
Chief Fautz recommends that the Board grant this request with the effective date of August 3, 2005.
,Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Alfred, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the request was
approved.
APPROVAL OF REOUEST FOR SECOND EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE -SERGEANT
RONALD NOWICKI
Chief Thomas Fautz requested that the Board grant Sergeant Ronald Nowicki a second paid,
extended medical leave of approximately forty-two (42) more calendar days from August 8, 2005 to
September 19, 2005. Upon a motion made by Mr. Alford, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried,
the request was approved.
' APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE -CORPORAL ANTHONY
SCOTT
Chief Thomas Fautz requested that the Board grant Corporal Anthony Scott a paid, extended medical
leave of approximately forty-two (42) more calendar days from August 1, 2005 to September 12,
2005. Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the request was
approved.
APPROVE DUTY MANUAL CHANGES -SECTION 468.02 -GUN BELT
In a letter to the Board, Chief Thomas Fautz requested approval of changes to Section 468.02, Gun
Belt, to the South Bend Police Duty Manual. Upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr.
Alford and carried, the Duty Manual changes were accepted and approved.
FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT -JUNE 2005
President Rodriguez indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the
Board, the statistical report for the month of June 2005 as submitted by the Police Department,
would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing:
YEAR TO DATE
PART I OFFENSES 2004 2005 CHANGE 04 ~ CHANGE
MURDER 1 1 0 5 5 0
RAPE 6 7 + 1 35 3434 - 1
ROBBERY 25 38 + 13 147 144 - 3
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AGGRAVATED ASSLT 38 30 8 158 192 + 34
BURGLARY RES 82 92 + 10 418 461 + 43
BURGLARY NON RES 50 54 + 4 322 250 - 72
LARCENY 391 427 + 36 2233 2040 - 193
MOTOR VEH THEFT 56 44 - 12 255 240 - 15
ARSONS 6 10 - 4 24 37 + 13
GRAND TOTAL 655 703 + 48 3597 3403 - 194
5% DECREASE IN PART I CRIMES THROUGH JUNE 2005
REGULAR MEETING
FIRE DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 3, 2005
APPROVE AGREEMENT- 2005 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES -UNIVERSITY OF
NOTRE DAME
President Rodriguez stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South
Bend and Notre Dame, for 2005 Emergency Medical Services for the Notre Dame Football home
games. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the
Agreement was approved and executed.
FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT -JULY 2005
President Rodriguez indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the
Board, the statistical report for the month of July 2005 as submitted by the Fire Department, would
be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing:
JUNE 3UNE
2005 2004
STRUCTURE FIRES
Property Damage--Buildings & Contents
(Estimates)
$357,857.00 $180,070.00
INSPECTIONS
(Fire Prevention/Ins ection Bureau)
378 Inspections 377 Inspections
81 Reins ections 88 Reins ections
INVESTIGATIONS
(Police/Fire Arson Bureau)
22 16
Investigations Investigations
10 6
Arson Arson
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
BOARD OF PU~iIC SAFETY
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