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Home My WebLink About08/25/10 Board of Public Safety Special MeetingPUBLIC AGENDA SESSION AUGUST 25, 2010 67 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 with Board President Juanita Dempsey, and Board Members Patrick D. Cottrell, Bruce J. BonDurant, and Eddie Miller present. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Boykins, and Fire Chief Howard Buchanon. 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 items: - Addition to the Agenda Mr. Bodnar noted the addition of a letter of request for a demotion for the Police Department. Employee of the Month — Police Department Chief Darryl Boykins stated Corporal Mark Walsh was selected for the Employee of the Month for June, 2010. The Chief noted that Corporal Walsh saved a life in the parking lot of Walmart by applying CPR. Corporal Walsh also helped make an arrest and solve the case of over $200,000.00 in counterfeit checks produced. Letter of Recommendation for New Fire Department Chaplain Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar noted the Board has the authority to appoint the Chaplain.. Swearing in of Officers -- Police Department Chief Darryl Boykins stated the three individuals being sworn in today came through earlier than anticipated and will bring the department up to full staff for now. He noted there are some retirements anticipated to be coming up. Chief Boykins stated two of the candidates have their degrees. He also stated two of the candidates come from employment at the County Jail and one is currently unemployed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Dempsey declared the meeting adjourned at 8:29 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY anita Dempsey, President _. Patrick D. Cottrell, Member Bruce J. l3wiDurant, Member Vasquez, Member �F Eddie Miller, Member ATTEST: i4 Li da M. Martin, Clerk POLICE SELECTION PANEL AUGUST 25, 2010 68 The Police Selection Panel met at 8:29 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13th Floor County City Building, South Bend, Indiana, for the purpose of formulating a recommendation to be made to the Board of Public Safety. Present were Police Chief Darryl Boykin, Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, and Board President Juanita Dempsey. Upon a motion by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Bodnar and carried, the recommendation from Police Chief Boykins to appoint Jason Borrell, Nicholas Pogotis, and Gregory Howard to the South Bend Police Department as probationary employees for a period of one (1) year, effective August 25, 2010, was approved. The Police Selection Panel adjourned at 8:31 a.m. ATTEST: 'Iaind M. Martin, Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY anita Dempsey, President Ail mut"I .- Bruce J. Bon.Durant, Member Vasquez, Mem Eddie Miller,'Member AUGUST 25 2010 The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on August 25, 2010, at 8:40 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 T.C. 5- 14- 1.5 -6.1 (b) (2) (A) and (b) (6) (A) and T.C. 5-14-1.5 - 6.1(b)(7). Board President Juanita Dempsey, Board Members Bruce J. BonDurant, Patrick Cottrell, and Eddie Miller were present. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Boykins, and Fire Chief Howard Buchanon. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as specified in the Public Notice. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY .nianita Dempsey President° .. Patrick D. Cottrell, Member EXECUTIVE SESSION ATTEST: '3 L -xnda M. Martin, Clerk AUGUST 25 2010 69 — ! ",/. /�' J� Bruce J. BgnDurant, Member asquez, Member Eddie Miller, ember REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, . 2010 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:15 a.m, on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, with Board President Juanita Dempsey, and Board Members Bruce J. BonDurant, Patrick D. Cottrell, and Eddie Miller present. Also present were Police Chief Darryl Boykins, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held in the Common Council Chambers, 4th Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING President Dempsey stated that unless there were any objections, the Minutes of the August 4, 2010 meeting and the Special Meeting of August 18, 2010 would be accepted as presented. POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE SELECTION PANEL Upon a motion by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the Police Selection Panel approved the recommendation of Police Chief Boykins and the recommendation of the Police Selection Panel, that Jason Michael Borrell, Nicholas Keith Pogotis, and Gregory Russell Howard be accepted for employment as probationary police officers with the South Bend Police Department for a probationary period of one {1} year, beginning August 25, 2010. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICER - Jason Michael Borrell - Nicholas Keith Pogotis - Gregory Russell Howard Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and administered the Oath of Office for the swearing in of the above officers. Chief Boykins joined the Board in congratulating the newly sworn in officers and wishing them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Police Department. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25 2010 70 ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — CORPORAL ERNEST NYBO President Dempsey advised that Chief Darryl Boykins has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Corporal Ernest Nybo effective August 30, 2010. Chief Boykin noted that he has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty -five (35) years, four (4) months and three (3) days. Chief Boykins joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Police Department and the citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND FILE RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — JUNE 2010 In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins stated that Corporal Mark-Walsh was selected as Employee of the Month for June 2010. The award is to recognize officers, civilian employees, on the South Bend Police Department who have demonstrated actions noted by supervisors or citizens from both a professional law enforcement position and in support of the community policing efforts with citizens of South Bend. There being no further discussion, President Dempsey stated the recommendation would be accepted for filing. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — JULY 2010 President Dempsey indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of July 2010, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: ACCEPT AND APPROVE DEMOTION REQUEST — HARVEY MILLS In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Sergeant Harvey Mills be demoted permanently, to the rank of Corporal effective August 25, 2010. Chief Boykins stated in his letter to the Board that Sergeant Mills was in violation of the South Bend Police Department Duty Manual Section 416, and Section 207 -04 (A)(8), not following -up with victims and witnesses until the conclusion of investigations, and appearing in court in casual attire. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the recommended demotion was approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORNEW FIRE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN — REVEREND RICARDO TAYLOR In a letter to the Board, Chief Buchanon requested the Board approve his recommendation of Reverend Ricardo Taylor, Pastor of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 137 E. Indiana Avenue, South Bend, as the new Chaplain of the South Bend Fire Department, due to the retirement of Reverend Don Neely. Reverend Taylor was present and introduced himself to the Board. He stated he is looking forward to serving the City. Therefore, upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVE REQUEST FOR DISABILITY PENSION ALLEN PRICE In a letter to the Board, Chief Buchanon requested the Board approve his request for disability pension for Lieutenant Paramedic Allen Price. Chief Buchanon noted he received a letter from Mr. JULY JULY YEAR TO DATE PART 1 OFFENSES 2009 2010 CHANGE ft9l fU0 CHANGE MURDER 1 0 - 1 8 3 5 RAPE 5 2 - 3 33 27 - 6 ROBBERY 36 28 - 8 196 183 - 13 AGGRAVATED 55 43 - 12 228 197 - 31 ASSAULT BURGLARY RESIDENT 122 170 + 48 759 996 + 237 BURGLARY NON 56 52 - 4 279 283 + 4 RESIDENT LARCENY 367 332 - 35 2165 1887 - 278 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 37 28 - 9 192 186 6 ARSONS 4 8 + 4 22 29 + 7 GRAND TOTAL 683 663 - 20 3882 3799 - 91 ACCEPT AND APPROVE DEMOTION REQUEST — HARVEY MILLS In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Sergeant Harvey Mills be demoted permanently, to the rank of Corporal effective August 25, 2010. Chief Boykins stated in his letter to the Board that Sergeant Mills was in violation of the South Bend Police Department Duty Manual Section 416, and Section 207 -04 (A)(8), not following -up with victims and witnesses until the conclusion of investigations, and appearing in court in casual attire. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the recommended demotion was approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORNEW FIRE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN — REVEREND RICARDO TAYLOR In a letter to the Board, Chief Buchanon requested the Board approve his recommendation of Reverend Ricardo Taylor, Pastor of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 137 E. Indiana Avenue, South Bend, as the new Chaplain of the South Bend Fire Department, due to the retirement of Reverend Don Neely. Reverend Taylor was present and introduced himself to the Board. He stated he is looking forward to serving the City. Therefore, upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVE REQUEST FOR DISABILITY PENSION ALLEN PRICE In a letter to the Board, Chief Buchanon requested the Board approve his request for disability pension for Lieutenant Paramedic Allen Price. Chief Buchanon noted he received a letter from Mr. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25 2010 71 Price's doctors, a letter from the Dr. Vickie Wipperman, Medical Director for the City Fire Department, and a letter from the local Pension Board and PERF, all recommending and approving the request. Therefore, upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried, the requested disability pension for Lt. Paramedic Allen Price was approved. President Dempsey made a motion that the approval be effective August 3, 2010, which was seconded by Mr. BonDurant and carried. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — JULY 2010 Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board the Monthly Statistical Analysis report for the month of July, 2010 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. The following report was accepted for filing by the Board: JULY JULY 2009 2010 STRUCTURE FIRES Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $1,228,300.00 $98,200.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention/Inspection Bureau) 310 Inspections 383 Inspections 43 Re-Inspections 89 Re-Inspections INVESTIGATIONS (Police /Fire Arson Bureau) 31 27 Inves ations ]nveq6Qanti ons 4 8 Arsons Arsons ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Dempsey declared the meeting adjourned at 9 :27 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY anita Dempsey, President r' Patrick D. Cottrell, ember .% Bruce J. B Vasquez, Mem Eddie Miller; - Member ATTEST: n inch M. Martin, Clerk