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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/2011 Board of Public Safety MeetingPUBLIC AGENDA SESSION AUGUST 17, 2011 39 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:08 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 with Board Members Patrick D. Cottrell, Bruce BonDurant, Laura Vasquez and Eddie Miller present. Also present were Police Chief Darryl Boykins, Assistant Fire Chief Mark Nowicki, and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13th Floor County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Mr. Cottrell noted the addition to the agenda of a Contract and an Addendum to an Agreement with Notre Dame University and the Fire Department; and a resignation, and a Weed and Seed Contract with the Police Department. Board members discussed the following items from the agenda: - Police Selection Panel Chief Boykins noted that John Comeau served on the Fire Department, was a member of the Indiana National Guard, and graduated from Indiana University. The Chief noted he also spent time in Iraq. Ms. Vasquez questioned how long he was on the Fire Department. Chief Nowicki stated since 2005. He noted that Mr. Comeau was a good fireman and will serve the Police Department well. Chief Boykins stated that Darrin Tucker is from this area and has worked as an Insurance Agent. - Promotion to Captain — Police Department Mr. Bodnar stated this promotion of Lieutenant Scott Ruszkowski to a Captain is done by the Mayor and the Board will not approve the promotion, they are just acknowledging the promotion. - Monthly Statistical Analysis — July 2011 — Police Department Chief Boykins noted that robbery and shootings are up for the month of July. He informed the Board that a task force has been organized to go after the people doing these crimes. He noted that it is often the same people doing both the shootings and the robberies. - Resignation Chief Boykins stated the resignation added to the agenda is for Patrolman Ronald Nowicki. - Weed and Seed Agreement Chief Boykins stated that Lieutenant Chris Voros will be presenting this agreement added to the agenda. He noted the Police Department hired eleven (11) kids to do painting over graffiti, and now the Park Department has asked if they can help with their graffiti cleanup. He noted the Federal Grant from the Weed and Seed Program will pay for the help, and the Park Department will be responsible for the supervision of the kids. Chief Boykins added that they will need to hire one additional person for the program. - Contract for Emergency Medical Services for the University of Notre Dame Football Season 2011 Mr. Bodnar stated this contract is similar to the same one they have been doing for over a decade. The change being made is because in the past Notre Dame wanted to have a private company with an ambulance to work in conjunction with the security office in the case of an arrest of intoxicated individuals. If there was an injury and they didn't want to put them in the squad car, they could put them in the BOS ambulance to transport them. They now want the City to provide the BOS ambulance. - Amendment to Contract for Emergency Medical Services, University of Notre Dame Special Events Mr. Bodnar noted this amendment is to eliminate the paragraph of the contract that requires an ambulance for Special Events pursuant to game days. That is being stricken and is now being covered by the Football Contract. He noted the hours are also different and the reference to a minimum amount is being taken out of the contract. Mr. Bodnar noted this gives the City more flexibility and Notre Dame will be paying for the ambulance out of the football contract, which makes more sense. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting adjourned at 8:24 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION ATTEST: Linda M .Martin, Clerk AUGUST 17, 2011 40 Patrick D. Cottre/ 1, Member ,J, ✓• Bruce . BonDurant, Member Laura A. Vasquez, Member Eddie Miller, Member POLICE SELECTION PANEL AUGUST 17, 2011 The Police Selection Panel met at 8:29 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 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. Board Member Patrick Cottrell, Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Boykins, and Assistant Fire Chief Mark Nowicki were present. Upon a motion by Mr. Bodnar, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the recommendation from Police Chief Boykins to appoint Darrin Shane Tucker and John Michael Comeau to the South Bend Police Department as probationary employees for a period of one (1) year, effective August 17, 2011, was approved. The Police Selection Panel adjourned at 8:31 a.m. ATTEST: Linda M. Martin, Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Patrick D. Cottr ll, Member 04, EcTdie Miller, Member EXECUTIVE SESSION AUGUST 17, 2011 The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 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) (B) and (b) (6) (A). Board Members Patrick Cottrell, Bruce BonDurant, Laura Vasquez, and Eddie Miller were present. Also present were Police Chief Darryl Boykins, Assistant Fire Chief Mark Nowicki, and Attorney Thomas Bodnar. 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. C 1 1 1 EXECUTIVE SESSION TTEST• ✓1 ��ZA��' ��i Linda M. Martin, Clerk REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17, 2011 41 BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Patrick D. Cottrell, Member Eddie Miller, Member AUGUST 17.2011 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:18 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, with Board Members Patrick Cottrell, Bruce Bondurant, Laura Vasquez, and Eddie Miller present. Also present were Police Chief Darryl Boykins, Assistant Fire Chief Mark Nowicki and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13`h Floor County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mr. Cottrell advised that if there were no objections by members of the Board, the Minutes of the Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular Meetings of the Board held on July 20, 2011 would be accepted as presented. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 55 -2011 — COMMENDATION TO JUANITA M. DEMPSEY Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the following resolution was approved, commending the former Board of Safety President, Juanita Dempsey for her years of community service. RESOLUTION NO. 55-2011 COMMENDATION TO JUANITA M. DEMPSEY WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety wishes to issue Commendations to individuals who perform meritorious and extraordinary services on behalf of the citizens of this Community, and; WHEREAS, such service shall be recognized by the Board of Public Safety and appropriate Commendation shall be presented to the individual performing said meritorious service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Commendation be given to: JUANITA M. DEMPSEY Juanita M. Dempsey lived in South Bend all her life and worked for 25 years at St. Joseph Hospital as a respiratory therapist helping the sick recover from their illnesses and injuries. Upon retirement she served in many community activities, including the Board of the Northeast Side Community Center helping to resolve problems of and to assist the poor and others in that area. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17.2011 42 She was instrumental in bringing the community oriented policing concept to South Bend. She served on the Board of the Community Oriented Policing Leadership Council, and served as the Chair of the Neighborhood Safety Committee of that organization, aiding communication between the South Bend Police Department and members of the community for the benefit of all. She further served as the Chairperson of the South Bend Volunteers of Public Service by coordinating the efforts of the volunteer citizens to perform such tasks as directing traffic and providing security for events such as the Sunburst Marathon and various parades. She was the Volunteer Coordinator for the Citizen's Police Academy, helping that organization to meet its goals educating the public about all of the activities which the Police Department participates and the problems that it may face. In this role, she led the Citizen's Police Academy in strongly advocating the adoption of the City's false alarm ordinance. She was responsible for organizing the appreciation dinner for police officers and firefighters, an event which continues and is appreciated to this day. Furthermore, from 2005 until her untimely death last month, she was a member of and served as Chairperson for the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, setting policies for and helping to administer disciplines for the South Bend Police Department and Fire Department. She also served as a foster parent and performed many other tasks to help others, not the least of which was giving everyone she met a big and sincere hug. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Juanita M. Dempsey be commended and recognized by the City of South Bend for her lifetime of selfless involvement in the community. Dated this 17`h day of August, 2011. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY s /Patrick D. Cottrell, Member sBruce J. BonDurant, Member s/Laura Vasquez, Member s/Eddie Miller, Member ATTEST: s/Linda M. Martin, Clerk 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 Darrin Shane Tucker and John Michael Comeau be accepted for employment as probationary police officers with the South Bend Police Department for a probationary period of one (1) year, beginning August 17, 2011 was approved. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICERS - Darrin Shane Tucker - John Michael Comeau Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and administered the Oath of Office for the swearing in of the above officers. The Board of Safety joined Chief Boykins in congratulating the newly sworn in officers and wishing them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Police Department. ACKNOWLEDGE PROMOTION TO CAPTAIN — SCOTT RUSZKOWSKI In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins informed the Board that Lieutenant Scott Ruszkowski was promoted to the rank of Captain in the Uniform division effective August 17, 2011. Chief Boykins stated in his letter that Lieutenant Ruszkowski was appointed to the Police Department on March 29, 1989. On July 28, 1989 he was assigned to the Third Detail Uniform Division as a Patrolman. After three years of service, on March 29, 1992, he was promoted to the rank of Corporal in the Uniform Division. On September 28, 1992, he was selected as a K9 handler and was promoted to Sergeant in 1 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17, 2011 43 K -9 on February 19, 1997. In 1999 he transferred back to the Uniform Division and in 200 he became a member of the SWAT team. On February 16, 2005 he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and on February 21, 2005 he transferred to what is now the Street Crimes Unit. Chief Boykins pinned his badge on him and the Board congratulated Mr. Ruszkowski on his promotion. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — JULY 2011 Mr. Cottrell indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of July, 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 JULY JULY 2010 YEAR TO DATE STRUCTURE FIRES 2010 2011 CHANGE (10) JUI CHANGE 0 1 1 3 6 3 2 8 6 27 37 10 28 52 24 183 222 39 43 28 - 15 197 150 - 47 170 194 24 996 912 - 84 52 104 52 283 318 35 332 340 8 1887 1945 58 28 49 21 186 198 12 8 9 1 29 29 0 663 785 122 3791 3817 26 ACCEPT AND APPROVE RESIGNATION — RONALD NOWICKI In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins advised he is in receipt of a letter of resignation from Patrolman Ronald Nowicki in which he tenders his resignation from the South Bend Police Department, effective August 15, 2011. Chief Boykins stated in his letter, that Patrolman Nowicki was sworn on the South Bend Police Department on June 30, 1993. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the resignation was accepted and approved. APPROVE AGREEMENT - WEED AND SEED ALLIANCE INC. Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Service Agreement with the Weed and Seed Alliance, Inc. to pay for the cost of providing twelve (12) interns to the Park Department to help remove graffiti was approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — JULY 2011 Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board the monthly report for the month of July 2011 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: July July 2010 2011 STRUCTURE FIRES Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $98,200.00 $326,221.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention/Ins ection Bureau) 383 Inspections 131 Inspections 89 Re-Inspections 98 Re-Inspections INVESTIGATIONS (Police /Fire Arson Bureau) 27 35 Investigations Investigations 8 9 Arsons Arson REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17, 2011 44 APPROVE CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL SEASON 2011 Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the 2011 contract with the University of Notre Dame for emergency medical services during football games was approved. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME SPECIAL EVENTS Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the 2011 contract with the University of Notre Dame for emergency medical services during special events was approved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Patrick D. Cottr 11, Member Laura A. Vasquez, Member Eddie Miller, Member ATTEST: Linda M. Martin, Clerk 1