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Home My WebLink About12/08/10 Board of Public Safety MinutesPUBLIC AGENDA SESSION DECEMBER 8, 2010 98 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:05 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 with Board Members Patrick Cottrell, Bruce BonDurant, Laura Vasquez, and Eddie Miller present. Board President Juanita Dempsey was absent. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Boykins, and Fire Chief Howard Buchanan. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13th Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. Board members discussed the following items: - Additions to the Agenda Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar noted the addition of six (b) items to the agenda. The Police Department added Resolution No. 81 -2010, a donation, Monthly Statistical Analysis, and Findings of Fact for Charges 201007 and Charges 2010 -08. The Fire Department added Resolution No. 82 -2010. Mr. Bodnar stated that due to all of the additions and the length of the agenda, the Board should do the Swearing In of the officers first so the public doesn't have to sit through the entire meeting. - Police Selection Panel Recommendation — Police Police Chief Daryl Boykins informed the Board that Brandon Martin was being sworn in today to replace a retiring officer. He noted that Brandon has a background in law enforcement and holds a criminal justice degree. - Resolution No. 81 -2010 — Reorganizing the Ranks of the South Bend Police Department Mr. Bodnar informed the Board that during negotiations over the last two (2) years, there have been discussions regarding eliminating the rank of Corporal, and replacing it with the rank of Patrolman 1" Class. He noted that the salary for Patrolman 1St Class has been raised per the most recent salary ordinance passed by the Common Council, to that of the Corporal salary. Therefore, the rank of Corporal is being replaced. Chief Boykins stated new badges will not be purchased at this time, but may be purchased at a later time. He noted cloth badges are sufficient. - Findings of Fact — Charges 2010 -07 and Charges 2010 -08 Mr. Bodnar stated a letter dated November 17, 2010, was served by the Police Department from the Clerk of the Board of Safety on Sergeant Charles Flanagan and Lieutenant Rick McGee, advising them of their rights regarding the discipline recommendation by Police Chief Boykins. In the letter they were advised of the right to request a Hearing within five (5) days. Neither officer responded requesting a Hearing. Subsequently, the Board is being asked to approve the Findings of Fact, approving the recommended discipline of Chief Boykins. - Approve Hiring of Probationary Firefighter --- Fire Department Mr. Bodnar stated that Stephen Harmon, being sworn in today, comes from the Chesterton Fire Department. He noted the Board is authorized by Statute to allow officers to transfer from one department to another providing that the requirements set by the statutes have been met and the officer completes the training required by the new department. Fire Chief Buchanon stated it was necessary to transfer him before his birthday to allow him to continue his eligibility for PERF. He stated if the Department waited thirty (30) days, Mr. Harmon would have lost his eligibility for membership in PERF. - Approve Resolution No. 82 -2010 — Reorganization of the Ranks of the South Bend Fire Department Mr. Bodnar stated that this reorganization will eliminate the rank of Engineer effective January 1, 2011, and replace it with the rank of Firefighter 1St Class. He noted the salaries are the same; there is no change other than rank. - Approve Contract with Memorial Hospital for Ambulance Staffing Mr. Bodnar informed the Board this will be a two (2) year contract, effective 2011 and 2012. Resolution No. 80 -2010 — Establishing the 2011 Holiday Schedule for the South Bend Fire Department Mr. Bodnar stated this schedule is the same as 2010, except Veteran's Day has been added as a critical duty day. Officers on duty that day will receive time and a half pay. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Dempsey declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m. PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION DECEMBER 8 2010 99 BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY uanita Dempsey, President Patrick D. Cottrel , Member J. Bruce onDurant, Mer b, r aura Vasquez, Member Eddie Miller, Member ATTEST: nda M. Mary , Cl 6k POLICE SELECTION PANEL DECEMBER 8 2010 The Police Selection Panel met at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13h 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 Boykins, Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, and Board Member Patrick Cottrell. Upon a motion by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Chief Daryl Boykins and carried, the recommendation from Police Chief Boykins to appoint Brandon Jacob Martin to the South Bend Police Department as a probationary employee for a period of one (1) year was approved. The Police Selection Panel adjourned at 8:32 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION DECEMBER 8, 2010 The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on December 8, 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 I.C. 5- 14- 1.5 -6.1 (b) (2) (A) and (b) (6) (A) and I.C.5- 14- 1.5- 6.1(b)(7). Board Members Bruce BonDurant, Patrick Cottrell, Laura Vasquez, and Eddie Miller were present. Board President Juanita Dempsey was absent. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Boykins, and Fire Chief Howard Buchanan. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as specified in the Public Notice. The meeting adjourned at 9 :08 a.m. ATTEST: ni . -3' 1--e Linda M. Martin, Clerk BO, D OF PUBLIC SAFETY ,,,,�anita Dempsey President Patrick D. Cottrell', Member f �1- Bruce dnDurant_ Member asquez, Member Eddie Miller, Member REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8 2010 100 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, with Board Members Bruce BonDurant, Patrick Cottrell, Laura Vasquez, and Eddie Miller present. Board President Juanita Dempsey was absent. 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, 4 1 Floor, County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana. ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mr. Cottrell stated that since there were no objections, the Minutes of the October 29, 2010 Special Meeting and the November 17, 2010 meeting would be accepted as presented. POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE SELECTION PANEL RECOMMENDATION Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommendation from Chief Darryl Boykins in his letter dated December 8, 2010, to hire Brandon Jacob Martin, was accepted and approved. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICER - Brandon Jacob Martin Chief Darryl Boykins recommended that Brandon Jacob Martin be accepted for employment on a probationary basis with the South Bend Police Department effective December 8, 2010. He has met the requirements of the application process of the South ',Bend Police Department. Brandon Jacob Martin will be attending the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, Indiana from January 3, 2011, to April 15, 2011. Upon a motion 'made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommendation was approved. Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present. Mr. Voorde administered', the Oath of Office to Mr. Martin. The Board wished him well in his endeavors with the South Bend Police Department. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 78 -2010 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH REND_ INT)TANA FONTARr tcurNC TT4P ')07 t HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR THE SOUTH BEND POLICE Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works: RESOLUTION NO. 78 -2010 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE 2011 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is empowered by law to establish rules and regulations for the South Bend Police Department; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of South Bend that the Police Department holidays be set with certainty. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend: SECTION I. That for all sworn police officers who are assigned to work as their regular schedule, 5 on and 2 off, Monday through Friday, the following holidays shall apply: New Year's Day (observed) Monday, January 3, 2011 Good Friday Friday, April 22, 2011 Memorial Day Monday, May 30,'',2011 Independence Day Monday, July 4, 2011 Labor Day Monday September 5, 2011 Veteran's Day Friday, November 11, 2011 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24, 2011 Day after Thanksgiving Friday, November 25, 2011 Christmas Day Monday, December 2b, 2011 REGULAR MEETING Officer's Birthday Floating DECEMBER 8 2010 101 SECTION II. That for all sworn police officers who are assigned to work as their regular work schedule, 6 days on and 3 days off, there shall be no paid holidays. The following dates are designated as Critical Duty Days: New Year's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year's Eve Saturday January 1, 2011 Monday, May 30, 2011 Monday July 4, 2011 Thursday, November 24, 2011 Saturday, December 24, 2011 Sunday, December 25, 2011 Saturday, December 31, 2011 For purposes of the Critical Duty Day stipend, the Critical Duty Day shall start at 6:00 a.m., and last 24 hours. SECTION III. Officers assigned to the South Bend Community School Corporation shall, while so assigned, follow the holiday schedule set by the South Bend Community School Corporation for its clerical employees. Officers so assigned shall be eligible for Critical Duty Day pay only if assigned to the Uniform Division and otherwise eligible. ADOPTED this 8th day of December, 2010. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY s /Patrick Cottrell, Member s /Bruce BonDurant, Member s /Laura Vasquez, Member s /Eddie Miller, Member ATTEST: s /Linda M. Martin, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 81 -2010 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA REORGANIZING THE RANKS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the following Resolution was approved by the Board of Public Safety: RESOLUTION NO. 81-2010 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY REORGANIZING THE RANKS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, in the months of June through September, 2009, the Board of Public Safety through its appointed agent, Charles Leone, and other members of the City's Advisory Negotiating Team negotiated a new one year wage package and Working Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 36, the representative of the sworn members of South Bend Police Department excluding the ranks of Captain and above; and WHEREAS, during the negotiations the parties agreed that there should be a restructuring of the ranks so that eventually the highest non - supervisory rank in the South Bend Police Department will be Patrolman First Class and the rank of Corporal will be phased out; and WHEREAS, the financial constraints upon the City at this time required that this full restructuring take place over a number of years but that the intent is to benefit pensioners and not to provide an interim windfall raise to some current sworn members; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety on December 16, 2009 passed Resolution 61- 2009 which addressed and partially accomplished the reorganization; and WHEREAS, on September 30, 2010, the South Bend Common Council passed the Salary REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8,. 2010 102 Ordinance #10042 -10 which covered the salaries for the members of the South Bend Police Department in the years 2011 and 2012, and which ordinance did not provide any salary for the rank of Corporal; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety is the appropriate body pursuant to its powers under I.C. 36 -8 -3 to restructure the ranks of the South Bend Police Department, and to create job descriptions and promotion requirements for the ranks within the South Bend Police Department, NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY makes the following changes in the rank structure of the South Bend Police Department to be effective at 12:00 midnight, January 1, 2011: 1. The rank of Corporal shall be abolished and any sworn members holding that position shall be assigned the rank of First Class Patrolman; 2. The rank of First Class Police Officer is abolished, and any sworn members holding that position shall be assigned the rank of First Class Patrolman; 3. The rank of Second Class Police Officer is abolished and any sworn members holding that position shall be assigned the rank Second Class Patrolman; and 4. The rank of Third Class Police Officer is abolished and any sworn members holding that position shall be assigned the rank of Third Class Patrolman. 5. The rank structure of the South Bend Police Department shall not be otherwise changed by this Resolution. Dated this 8t` day of December, 2010 BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s /Patrick D. Cottrell, Member sBruce J. BonDurant, Member s /Laura A. Vasquez, Member s /Eddie L. Miller, Member Attest: s /Linda Martin, Clerk ACCEPT AND FILE DONATION TO SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Boykins, Police Department, advised the Board of a generous donation in the amount of $150.00 made to the South Bend Police Department Boxing Program by the University of Notre Dame. There being no further discussion, Mr. Cottrell stated the donation would be accepted and filed. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — NOVEMBER 2010 Mr. Cottrell indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of November 2010, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: PART I OFFENSES MURDER RAPE ROBBERY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BURGLARY RESIDENT BURGLARY NON RESIDENT LARCENY MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT YEAR TO DATE 2009 2010 CHANGE (09) (W) CHANGE 1 2 1 13 6 - 7 3 3 0 55 49 - 6 40 27 - 13 310 313 3 24 31 7 334 328 - 6 170 121 - 49 1390 1556 166 40 42 2 509 470 - 39 306 307 1 3426 3175 - 251 26 20 - 6 304 281 - 23 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2010 103 ARSONS 9 8 - 1 41 51 10 GRAND TOTAL 619 561 58 6382 6229 - 153 APPROVE FINDINGS OF FACT - CHARGE 2010 -07 — CHARLES FLANAGAN In a Memorandum to the Board, Mr. Bodnar stated that on November 17, 2010, Sergeant Flanagan was served a letter from the Clerk of the Board of Public Safety with a copy of a letter of recommended discipline from Police Chief Darryl Boykins. Ms. Martin's letter advised Sergeant Flanagan of his rights including his right to request, within five (5) days, a Hearing before the Board of Safety. Sergeant Flanagan did not respond to the letter, and the five (5) days passed. In his letter, Chief Boykins recommended that for his actions that violated the South Bend Police Department Duty Manual Sections 302.00(A)(1)(9)(46) and (51), failure to secure evidence in accordance with Department procedures, Sergeant Flanagan receive a three (3) day suspension without pay and be demoted to the rank of Corporal. Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Findings of Fact were approved and signed. APPROVE FINDINGS OF FACT - CHARGE 2010 -08 — RICK MCGEE In a Memorandum to the Board, Mr. Bodnar stated that on November 17, 2010, Lieutenant Rick McGee was served a letter from the Clerk of the Board of Public Safety with a copy of a letter of recommended discipline from Police Chief Darryl Boykins. Ms. Martin's letter advised Lieutenant McGee of his rights including his right to request, within five (5) days, a Hearing before the Board of Safety. Lieutenant McGee did not respond to the letter, and the five (5) days passed. In his letter, Chief Boykins recommended that for his actions that violated the South Bend Police Department Duty Manual Section 302.00(20), entitled Rules of Conduct, Lieutenant McGee receive a five (5) day suspension without pay and be demoted to the rank of Corporal. Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Findings of Fact were approved and signed. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE RECOMMENDATIO TO HIRE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICANT — STEPHEN HARMON Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board a letter requesting permission to hire one (1) Fire Recruit as a probationary firefighter. Mr. Harmon will attend the recruit class scheduled to begin on November 30, 2010, for a period of approximately twenty (20) weeks with an effective date of hire as Firefighter of December 8, 2010. Therefore, Ms. Vasquez made a motion that the recommendation be approved. Mr. Miller seconded the motion which carried. SWEARING IN OF FIREFIGHTER — STEPHEN HARMON In a letter to the Board, Chief Howard Buchanon, recommended Stephen Harmon be accepted for employment on a probationary basis with the South Bend Fire Department effective December 8, 2010. He has met the requirements of the application process of the South Bend Fire Department. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommendation was approved. Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Harmon. The Board wished him well in his endeavor with the South Bend Fire Department. ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTION LIST Jason Biek James Biernacki Joshua Comeau Karl Hopkins Ryan Kakalia Mark Mammon Nick Miller Corey Powell Aaron Randal Jason Roose Mike Williamowski Matt Zimmerman In a letter to the Board, Chief Buchanon recommended the above listed individuals be approved for the list of candidates eligible for promotion from the rank of of 2 Class Firefighter to the rank of Engineer, effective November 26, 2010, Chief Buchanon noted that the list is in compliance with the 1994 Salary Ordinance which states that the rank of Engineer is a promotable rank. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the above list of candidates eligible for promotion to Engineer was accepted and approved. REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8 2010 104 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 82 -2010 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA REORGANIZING THE RANKS, OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the following Resolution was approved by the Board of Public Safety: RESOLUTION NO. 82-2010 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY REORGANIZING THE RANKS OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, in the months of June through September, 2009, the Board of Public Safety through its appointed agent, Charles Leone, and other members of the City's Advisory Negotiating Team negotiated a new one year wage package and Collective Bargaining Agreement with the South Bend Firefighters' Association Local No. 362, the representative of the sworn members of South Bend Fire Department excluding the ranks of Captain and above; and WHEREAS, during the negotiations the parties agreed that there should be a restructuring of the ranks so that eventually the highest non - supervisory rank in the South Bend Fire Department will be First Class Firefighter and the rank of Engineer will be phased out; and WHEREAS, the financial constraints upon the City at that time required that this full restructuring take place over a number of years but that the intent is to benefit pensioners and not to provide an interim windfall raise to some current sworn members; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety on December 16, 2009 passed Resolution 62- 2009 which addressed and partially accomplished the reorganization; and WHEREAS, on October 1, 2010, the South Bend Common Council passed the Salary Ordinance #10043 -10 which covered the salaries for the members of the South Bend Fire Department in the years 2011 and 2012, and which ordinance did not provide any salary for the rank of Engineer; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety is the appropriate body pursuant to its powers under I.C. 36 -8-3 to restructure the ranks of the South Bend Fire Department, and to create job descriptions and promotion requirements for the ranks within the South Bend Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY, makes the following changes in the rank structure of the South Bend Fire Department to be effective at 12:00 midnight, January 1, 2011: 1. The rank of Engineer shall be abolished and any sworn members holding that position shall be assigned the rank of First Class Firefighter; 2. The rank structure of the South Bend Fire Department shall not be otherwise changed by this Resolution. Dated this 8th day of December, 2010, BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s /Patrick D. Cottrell, Member s /Eddie L. Miller, Member s /Bruce J. BonDurant, Member s /Laura A. Vasquez, Member Attest: s /Linda Martin, Clerk ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — CAPTAIN JAMES BRIEN President Dempsey advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the REGULAR MEETING DECEMBERS 2010 105 Application and Declaration for Retirement for Captain James Brien effective December 1, 2010. Chief Buchanon noted that Captain Brien has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty -eight (38) years, and one (1) month. Chief Buchanon joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Fire Department and the citizens of South Bend. Members also wished him a long and happy retirement. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN'S AMBULANCE STAFFING FOR 201 IAND 2012 Mr. Bodnar presented the Board with the above contract for approval. He noted this year's contract will extend two years, through 2012. Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Children's Hospital /Medflight Ambulance Staffing Agreement was approved. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 80 -2010 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE 2011 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works: RESOLUTION NO. 80 -2010 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE 2011 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is empowered by law to establish rules and regulations for the South Bend Fire Department; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of South Bend that the Fire Department holidays be set with certainty. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend: off. SECTION I. That all firefighters who work 24 -hour shifts are not entitled to holidays SECTION II. That for all firefighters who work 24 -hour shifts, Critical Duty Days are as set forth in Article 25 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the year 2010, which is in force in 2011 per Article 33 of the Agreement. SECTION III. That all firefighters who are assigned to work a four or five day work week, shall have 80 office hours of holidays, and the following holidays shall apply: New Year's Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day (Observed) Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Day (Observed) Friday, December 31, 2010 Friday, April 22, 2011 Monday, May 30, 2011 Monday, July 4, 2011 Monday, September 5, 2011 Friday, November 11, 2011 Thursday, November 24, 2011 Friday, November 25, 2011 Monday, December 26, 2011 A Holiday of the Employee's Choosing, Subject to Supervisor's Approval Adopted this 8 1 day of December, 2010. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA REGULAR MEETING Attest: s /Linda Martin, Clerk DECEMBER 8, 2010 106 s /Patrick D. Cottrell, Member s /Eddie L. Miller, Member s/Bruce J. BonDurant, Member s /Laura A. Vasquez, Member FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — OCTOBER 2010 Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board the monthly report for the month of September, 2010, compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. Mr. Cottrell stated if there were no objections, the Board would accept the report for filing as presented. A summary is as follows: OCTOBER OCTOBER 2009 2010 STRUCTURE FIRES Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $42,570.00 1 $150,650.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention /Inspection Bureau) 388 inspections 302 Inspections 1 124 Re- Inspections 116 Re- Inspections INVESTIGATIONS (Police/Fire Arson Bureau) 21 22 Investigations Investigations 4 5 Arson Arson PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Todd Skwarcan, Vice President, Local Union 362, informed the Board that the Fire Department Union has ratified their Collective Bargaining Agreement and was hoping it would be on this Board of Safety agenda so it could be distributed before the end of the year. Mr. Cottrell stated he was informed that it was ratified, but the Board will need the contract prior to their meeting to review it. He noted there is one more Board of Safety meeting on December 29, 2010 and if they can get the contract to the Board before that, it can be addressed at that meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:38 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY anita Dempsey, President` f ° Patrick D. Cottrell, Member Bruce J. onDurant, Member Laura Vasquez, Membe gd�i/ek4ifler, Member ATTEST: inch M. Martin, Clerk