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Home My WebLink About04/13/2011 Board of Public Safety MeetingAGENDA REVIEW SESSION APRIL 13.2011 19 The Board of Public Safety met in the Agenda Review Session at 8:02 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 with President Juanita Dempsey and Board Members Patrick D. Cottrell, Bruce J. BonDurant, Laura Vasquez and Eddie Miller present. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Bovkins, and Fire Chief Howard Buchanon. The meeting was held in Classroom No. 1, Central Fire Station, 1222 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana. Board members discussed the following items from the agenda: - Addition to the Agenda Mr. Bodnar noted the addition written on the agenda of an Indemnification Agreement between the Fire Department, Panzica Architectural Group, and State of Tndiana Homeland Security District 2 is no longer needed. He informed the Board that he found out yesterday that Panziea has sold the property that the Fire Department was asking to use for training purposes. - Swearing In of Probationary Firefighters Mr. Bodnar suggested the Board begin their regular meeting on the apparatus floor, lake a recess after the swearing in of the firefighters, and reconvene back in Classroom No. 1 to finish the meeting so the ceremony for the swearing in could continue for the public without delay. Fire Chief Buchanon stated he would like to do the Police Department agenda items first, and then move to the Fire Department agenda items and the swearing in of the firefighters, all on the apparatus floor. The Board agreed to keep the entire regular meeting on the apparatus floor. - Promotions to Patrolman 1' Class Police Chief Darryl Boykins stated these Patrolmen would not be present and there would not be a badge pinning ceremony, they already have their badges. - Employee of the Month - January 2011 Police Chief Darryl Boykins stated Patrolman Terrance Santa was chosen for Employee of the Month due to his apprehension of a burglary suspect on the southwest side of town. Chief Boykins noted that less than one hour after the burglary, Patrolman Santa tracked footprints from the crime scene, in the mud. a block away. Upon finding muddy shoes outside. the Police Department surrounded the house. Once inside, the stolen items were found and recovered. Chief Boykins noted that the suspect had just been released from previous burglary charges. ADJOURNIvIENr There being no further business to come before the Board, President Dempsey declared the meeting adjourned at 8:17 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Juanita Dempsey, President i� Pauick D. Cott ell, Member J. BonDurant, Eddie Miller, ,ATTEST: :__ i 1,inda M. Marti, Cl EXECUTIVE SESSION APRIL 13. 2011 20 The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held in Classroom No. 1, Central Fire Station, 1222 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana for the purposes specified in I.C. 5- 14- 1.5 -6.1 (b) (2) (B) and (b) (6) (A). President Juanita Dempsey and Board Members Bruce J. BonDurant, Patrick Cottrell, Laura Vasquez, and Eddie Miller were present. Also present were Board Attorney '11mmas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl BoykinN 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 9:10 a.m. ATTEST- Martin, i; �nda— M Clerk REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Juanita Dempsey, President 1 Patrick D. Cottrell, Member Bruce J. BunDur ny Member Laura Vasquez, Member 1 I ✓/ Eddie Miller. Member APRIL 133, 2011 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:17 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, with President Juanita Dempsey and Board Members Bruce J. BonDurant, Patrick D. Cottrell, Laura Vasquez and Eddie Miller present. Also present were Police Chief Darryl Boykins, Fire Chief Howard Buchanan and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held on the Apparatus Floor, Central Fire Station, 1222 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana. ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOES MEETINGS President Dempsey stated unless there were objections, the minutes of the Agenda Review Session, Executive Session, and Regular meeting of the Board held on March 16, 2011, and the Special Meeting of March 23, 2011 would be accepted as presented. POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVE PERMANENT PROMOTION —DAVID WELLS In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Sergeant David Wells be promoted permanently to the rank of Lieutenant effective May 12, 2011. Chief Boykins stated in his letter that Sergeant Wells was placed in a special assignment as a Lieutenant in the Metro Homicide Unit on May 12, 2010. His supervisor made an evaluation of the progress of Sergeant Wells, and recommended permanent promotion based on his progress. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommended permanent promotion was approved. APPROVE PERMANENT PROMOTION — PATRICK IIECHLINSKI In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Patrolman Patrick Hechlinski be promoted permanently to the rank of Sergeant effective April 28, 2011. Chief Boykins stated in his letter that Patrolman Hechlinski was placed in a special assignment as a Sergeant in the Crime Prevention Unit on April 28, 2010. His supervisor made an evaluation of the progress of REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13. 2011 21 Patrolman Hechlinski. and recommended permanent promotion based on his progress. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommended permanent promotion was approved. APPROVE PROMOTIONS TO PATROMAN IST CLASS - Eric Kelly - Russell Lupica - Jeremy Siade - Andrew Witt In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Patrolmen 2 °d Class Eric Kelly, Russell Lupica, Jeremy Siadc. and Andrew Witt be promoted to the rank of Patrolmen I" Class effective April 21, 2011. Chief Boykins stated in his letter that all of the candidates have successfully completed throe (3) years of service with the South Bend Police Department, Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommended promotions were approved. ACCEPT RESIGNATION — _EDWARD KOCZAN In a letter to the Board, Chief Darryl Boykins stated Patrolman Edward Koczan submitted an officer's report on March 16, 2011, serving notice of his resignation from the Police Department effective March 31, 2011. Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the resignation was accepted. President Dempsey stated on behalf of the Board members, they wished Mr. Koczan well. ACCEPT AND FILE DONATION TO SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Boykins advised the Board of a generous donation made to the South Bend Police Department K -9 Unit by Ms. Robin Pierce of three (3) reflective K9 vests with a value of approximately $60.00 each for a total of $180.00. There being no further discussion, the donation was accepted and filed. ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — JANUARY 2011 Chief Boykins stated that Patrolman V Class'1'errance Santa was selected as Employee of the Month for January 2011. 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, the recommendation was accepted for filing. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT— MARCH 7011 President Dempsey indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of March 2011 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 ARSONS GRAND TOTAL MARCH MARCH Johnny Davis Scott Mellen YEAR TO DATE Ben Norton 2010 2011 CHANGE Justin Riehm 2010 2011 CHANGE 0 1 + I 0 I + 7 6 l 17 17 0 26 20 - 6 63 68 - 5 26 27 + 1 64 63 - 1 140 132 - 8 344 328 - 16 19 31 + 12 71 82 + 11 229 256 + 27 621 663 + 42 17 25 + 8 58 55 - 3 5 4 1 6 10 + 4 469 502 + 33 1244 1287 + 43 FIRE DEPARTMENT SWEARING N OF FIREFIGHTERS Robert Cruz Chris Manzuk Johnny Davis Scott Mellen Sam Ellinger Ben Norton Ryan Gatny Mike Olson Eric Gri ffen Justin Riehm Steve Harmon Ryan Takaes REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13.2011 22 Jonathon Kirsits Kyle Wyszynski In a letter to the Board, Chief Howard Buchanon, recommended that the above individuals be accepted for employment on a probationary basis with the South Bend Fire Department effective April 13, 2011. Chief Buchanon noted that all of the firefighters have successfully completed the physical and psychological testing required by State Law_ and have been accepted into the Indiana Firefighters 1997 Pension Fund. The local Pension Board voted unanimously to approve these applicants for appointment to the South Bend Fire Department. Mr. BonDurant congratulated those present on behalf of the Board and read the names of each of the firefighters. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the recommendation for the above individuals to be accepted for employment as probationary firefighters was approved. President Dempsey congratulated the firefighters on behalf of the Bound. Battalion Chief John Corthier, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon, and Mr. Gregg Zientara, City Controller, addressed those present and congratulated the new firefighters. The family members of the firefighters were asked to join them in standing for the swearing in. Mr. John Voorde; City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the above listed individuals, and Chief Buchanon pinned their badges on. The Board wished them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Fire Department. FILING OF MONTFILY STATISTICAL REPOKT — FEBRUARY 2011 Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board the monthly statistical report for the month of February 2011 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. A summary is as follows: FEBRUARY 2010 FEBRUARY 20ll STRUCTURE FIRES - Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $614,401,00 $120,000.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention /Ins ection Bureau) 463 inspections 456 Inspections 112 Re- lnspeotions 150 Re- hispeetions INVESTIGATIONS- Policefflw Arson Bureau 13 18 Investigations Investigations 1 4 Arsons Arsons There being no further discussion, the Monthly Statistical Analysis was accepted and filed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Dempsey declared the meeting adjourned at 10:02 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC: SAFETY Juanita Dempsey, President atrick�' D. Cottrell, ember � i Bruce k BonD/ura{nr,1Member Laura Vasquez, Member G EE d ler, Member ATTEST: indaZ M. Martini