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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/2011 Board of Public Safety MeetingPUBLIC AGENDA SESSION MAY 18, 2011 23 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:02 a.m, on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 with Board Members Patrick D. Cottrell, Laura Vasquez and Eddie Miller present. Board President Juanita Dempsey and Member Bruce BonDurant were absent. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Daryl Boykins, and Assistant Fire Chief Mark Nowicki. The meeting was held in the Roll Call Room, South Bend Police Department, 701 W. Sample St., South Bend, Indiana. Board members discussed the following items from the agenda: - Police Selection Panel Police Chief Daryl Boykins informed the Board that two of the officers being recommended for employment are not from Indiana and one of them, Brandon Stec, will need to go through Indiana criminal law training. The other officer, Adonis Joseph, is an employee of the St. Joseph County Jail and has already been through the training program. - Employee of the Month — March 2011 Chief Boykins stated that Patrolman James Burns has been selected as Employee of the Month for his diligence in the pursuit of a car thief. The Chief noted that a woman left her car running with the keys inside and an infant strapped into a car seat in the back while she ran inside a business. When she went into the business, her car was stolen with the infant inside. Patrolman Burns responded and was able to locate the vehicle at the Park Jefferson apartments by driving around the parking lot and observing the car with the infant still in the car within fifteen minutes. Accept Donation Chief Boykins informed the Board that the donation from Mr. Robert Nichols II, on behalf of Mayor Stephen Luecke was for performing the service at Mr. Nichols wedding. Mayor Luecke requested a donation be made to the Police Department PAL program in lieu of payment to him. Addition to the Agenda Mr. Bodnar, Legal Department, noted the addition to the agenda of new General Orders regarding Take Home Vehicle Program Fees. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Juanita Dempsey, President l Patrick D. Cottrell, Member Bruce J. BonDurant, Member Vasquez, Member Eddie Miller, Member °ATTEST: f Linda M. Martin, Clerk POLICE SELECTION PANEL MAY 18.2011 24 The Police Selection Panel met at 8:29 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in the Roll Call Room, South Bend Police Department, 701 W. Sample St., South Bend, Indiana, for the purpose of formulating a recommendation to be made to the Board of Public Safety. Board Members Patrick Cottrell, Laura Vasquez and Eddie Miller were present. Board President Juanita Dempsey and Member Bruce BonDurant were absent. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Boykins, and Assistant Fire Chief Mark Nowicki. Upon a motion by Mr. Bodnar, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the recommendation from Police Chief Boykins to appoint Corey Calvert, Adonis Joseph, Casey Hof, Matthew Weller, and Brandon Stec to the South Bend Police Department as probationary employees for a period of one (1) year, effective May 31, 2011, was approved. The Police Selection Panel adjourned at 8:31 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Juanita Dempsey, President l , Patrick D. Cottrell, ember Bruce J. BonDurant, Member Laura Vasquez, Member �� Eddie ATTEST: Linda M. Martin, Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY 18, 2011 The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on May 18, 2011, at 8:40 a.m. The meeting was held in the Police Chief's Conference Room, South Bend Police Department, 701 W. Sample St., South Bend, Indiana, for the purposes specified in I.C. 5- 14- 1.5 -6.1 (b)(6) (A). Board Members Patrick Cottrell, Laura Vasquez and Eddie Miller were present. Board President Juanita Dempsey and Member Bruce BonDurant were absent. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Boykins, and Assistant Fire Chief Mark Nowicki. 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 Juanita Dempsey President Patrick D. Cottrell, ember REGULAR MEETING Bruce. BonDurar�t, Member LAM Vasquez, Mem er 1 ATTEST: Linda M. Martin, Clerk MAY 18, 2011 25 REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 201 1 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, with Board Members Patrick Cottrell, Laura Vasquez and Eddie Miller present. Board President Juanita Dempsey and Member Bruce BonDurant were absent. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Boykins, and Assistant Fire Chief Mark Nowicki. The meeting was held in the Roll Call Room, South Bend Police Department, 701 W. Sample St., South Bend, Indiana. ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mr. Cottrell stated that unless there were any objections, the Minutes of the April 13, 2011 meeting would be accepted as presented. POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT AND APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF POLICE SELECTION PANEL Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommendation of Police Chief Daryl Boykins and the Police Selection Panel, that Corey Calvert, Adonis Joseph, Casey Hof, Matthew Weller, and Brandon Stec be accepted for employment as probationary police officers with the South Bend Police Department for a probationary period of one (1) year, beginning May 31, 2011 was approved. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICERS - Corey Christopher Calvert - Adonis Latroy Joseph - Casey Linn Hof - Matthew David Weller - Brandon Michael Stec Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and administered the Oath of Office for the swearing in of the above officers. Chief Boykins j oined the Board in congratulating the newly sworn in officers and wishing them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Police Department. - - a ivi v — av i�.i iVLtiJ 1V11.1111V Lb I In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Patrolman 2 n Class Nicholas McKinley be promoted from the rank of Patrolman 2nd Class to the rank of Patrolman 1 st Class effective May 21, 2011. Chief Boykins noted that the officer has successfully completed three (3) years of service with the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Board accepted and approved the recommendation for the promotion. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — DOUG BAGARUS President Dempsey advised that Chief Darryl Boykins has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Sergeant Doug Bagarus effective May 27, 2011. Chief Boykins noted that he has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty -two (32) years, nine (9) months and four (4) days. Sergeant Bagarus thanked the Board and the Police Chief for their work. He stated he had a good thirty -two years on the department. Chief Boykins noted that REGULAR MEETING MAY 18. 2011 26 Sergeant Bagarus helped establish the fitness program for the Police Department and set up the gym. Mr. Cottrell stated that he worked with Doug before and he's a good man. 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 Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE DEMOTION REQUEST RONALD NOWICKI In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins requested the Board honor the request from Sergeant Ronald Nowicki that he be demoted to the rank of Patrolman 1st Class effective May 18, 2011. Chief Boykin stated in his letter the request was for personal reasons. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the requested demotion was approved. ACCEPT CORRECTION TO EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — FEBRUARY 2011— TERRANCE SANTA In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins informed the Board of an error in the paperwork for his recommendation for employee of the month for February, 2011. On April 13, 2011, the Board accepted the recommendation of Chief Boykins to name Patrolman 1st Class Terrance Santa as Employee of the Month for January, 2011. Patrolman Santa should have been named Employee of the Month for February, not January. The Board accepted the correction to the record, naming Patrolman Santa as Employee of the Month for February 2011. ACCEPT AND FILE RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — MARCH 2011 —JAMES BURNS In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins stated that Patrolman I" Class James Burns was selected as Employee of the Month for March 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. Chief Boykins noted that Patrolman Burns did an outstanding job using good observation to locate and recover a stolen vehicle with a child inside. There being no further discussion, Mr. Cottrell stated the recommendation would be accepted for filing. ACCEPT AND FILE DONATION TO SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Boykins, Police Department, advised the Board of a generous donation made to the South Bend Police Department PAL Program by Mr. Robert Nichols II in the name of Mayor Stephen Luecke, in the amount of $250.00. There being no further discussion, the letter of donation was accepted and filed. ACCEPT AND FILE DONATION TO SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Boykins, Police Department, advised the Board of a generous donation made to the South Bend Police Department PAL Program by Steel Warehouse in the amount of $100.00. There being no further discussion, the letter of donation was accepted and filed. FILING OF QUARTERLY REPORT FOR SPECIALIZED TRAINING JANUARY FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 2011 Captain Dave Hecklinski, Training Division, South Bend Police Department, submitted to the Board a written Quarterly Report for Specialized Training for the period of January, February, and March 2011. The report indicated the specialized training attended; the names of the officers who attended and the costs involved. There being no questions concerning this report, the Quarterly Report for Specialized Training as submitted was accepted and filed. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — APRIL 2011 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: APRIL APRIL PART I OFFENSES 2010 2011 CHANGE MURDER 0 2 + 2 RAPE 3 2 1 ROBBERY 33 30 3 YEAR TO DATE (10) 1112 CHANGE 0 3 20 19 96 98 + 3 - 1 + 2 REGULAR MEETING AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BURGLARY RESIDENT BURGLARY NON RESIDENT LARCENY MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT ARSONS GRAND TOTAL MAY 18 2011 27 25 16 - 9 89 79 - 10 158 102 - 56 502 430 - 72 38 38 0 109 120 + 11 297 286 - 11 918 949 + 31 32 22 - 10 90 77 - 13 3 4 + 1 9 14 + 5 589 502 87 1833 1789 - 44 ACCEPT AND FILE NEW GENERAL ORDERS REGARDING TAKE -HOME VEHICLE PROGRAM FEES Mr. Cottrell stated unless there were questions, the Board would accept for filing the new General Orders regarding the Take -Home Vehicle Program Fees. FIRE DEPARTMENT FILING OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSE REPORT — JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH AND APRIL 2011 Fire Chief Howard Buchanon presented the Travel and Training Expense Report for the Fire Department for the months of January, February, March, and April for filing. The report details the expenses entailed for travel and training during those months. There being no further questions, the Board accepted the report for filing as presented. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — MARCH 2011 Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board the Monthly Statistical Analysis report for the month of March, 2011 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. The following report was accented for filing by the Roar& MARCH MARCH 2010 2011 STRUCTURE FIRES Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $88,000.00 $296,500.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention/Ins ection Bureau) 468 Inspections 370 Inspections 112 Re-Inspections 106 Re-Inspections INVESTIGATIONS (Police /Fire Arson Bureau) 15 30 Investigations Investi ations 4 4 Arsons Arsons FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT APRIL 2011 Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board the Monthly Statistical Analysis report for the month of April, 2011 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. The following report was accented for filing by the Ronrd- APRIL APRIL 2010 2011 STRUCTURE FIRES Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $66,908.00 $1,067,800.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention/inspection Bureau 349 Inspections 440 Inspections 114 Re-Inspections 392 Re-Inspections INVESTIGATIONS (Police /Fire Arson Bureau) 16 20 Investigations Investigations 3 4 Arsons Arsons REGULAR MEETING MAY 18 2011 28 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:27 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Juanita Dempsey, President Patrick D. Cottrell, Member Bruce J. BonDurant, Member Laura Vasquez, Member' .1 liu- . -Z /Z /// Eddie Miller, Member ATTEST: Linda M. Martin, Clerk