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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/19/11 Board of Public Safety MeetingREGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19 2011 53 AUTHORIZE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SEND LETTER OF NON - COMPLIANCE TO EMERGENCY TOWING LIST COMPANIES Mr. Cottrell read a Memorandum to the Board from Mr. Bodnar informing that per Resolution No. 10 -2008, contractors on the City towing list may be removed from the list for a period of one month when it is shown that for any quarter the contractor failed to respond to 10% or more of the requests for service. He noted it appears, based on the statistics he enclosed, that none of the contractors have met the required statistics, although one is at 10% exactly. He stated this would suggest the removal of most of our contractors. Mr. Bodnar stated in his memorandum, that the Resolution says the contractor "may" be removed. Therefore, Mr. Bodnar recommended that the Board request that the Chief notify all four companies of their status for the last quarter, and issue a warning that they will be removed for one month if this continues for the current quarter. Ms. Francesca Hrezo, ASAP Towing, asked the Board what the Emergency Towing List process was. When a company is removed from the list after notification, she asked if they would be moved to the waiting list. Mr. Bodnar stated yes, if one is removed and there is a need to fill the opening, the next one on the list would move up. Ms. Hrezo questioned if the appeal process on the part of the towing company would be handled in an open meeting. Mr. Bodnar stated it would. Mr. Cottrell noted that all of the Board of Safety meeting schedules and agendas are posted, and meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of the month. Ms. Hrezo asked if the towing company has to appeal within seven (7) days, would they be removed on the eighth day if they don't appeal. Mr. Bodnar stated the appeal would be at the end of the quarter, after a letter informing them of their imminent removal from the list. Ms. Hrezo questioned how often the quarterly statistics are reviewed. Chief Boykins stated he would need to check with the officer in charge of the list. Mr. Paul Walters, ASAP Towing, noted his company has been trying to get on the list since 2006 and has been monitoring the statistics. He noted most companies haven't been in compliance since 2008. Ms. Becki Badders, ASAP Towing questioned how the Resolution came about. Mr. Bodnar stated it is approved by the Board of Works. She suggested some of the companies have been on the list for thirty (30) years. She noted if no one is policing this, ASAP is missing out on an opportunity. She stated they have pages of refusals from the towing companies, and some that occurred on the same day. Mr. Cottrell stated the end of the current quarter is in December. He assured those present that he feels the Board should have a well- defined process by then. Ms. Hrezo noted she feels that her company would be an asset to the City. Mr. Bodnar asked if ASAP has the capacity to tow semi trucks. He noted that is a problem; there is only one local company that can provide that service. Mr. Walters stated he does not, but he would be willing to add a truck on to handle that. Chief Boykins asked if their company was open on weekends, and if towed vehicles can be picked up on Sundays in particular. Mr. Walters stated yes, they are open twenty -four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Ms. Badders stated they just ask to be notified ahead of time so they can be out there to release cars. Mr. Walters added that they work with private apartment buildings on Notre Dame weekends and are always releasing cars as soon as they are needed during those events. Upon a motion by Mr. BonDuant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Board authorized the Chief to send a letter of warning to those companies in non - compliance. APPROVE INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT — 7101 VORDEN PARKWAY Chief Boykins presented the Board with an Indemnification Agreement for the Police Department for the purpose of providing Emergency Vehicle Operation training at Tire Rack, 7101 Vorden Parkway. The agreement is good for October 11 through October 14, 2011 and again from November 7 through November 10, 2011. Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Indemnification Agreement was approved. ACCEPT AND FILE DONATION TO SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins advised the Board of a generous donation made to the South Bend Police Bomb Squad by the University of Notre Dame of a box on wheels that is approximately 30 "x 18 "x 18" with two (2) locations that a pad lock can be placed. He stated that the inside of the box has wooden sides attached to it. Chief Boykins stated in his letter that the value of this item is $350.00 to $400.00. There being no further discussion, the donation was accepted and filed. ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — AUGUST 2011 — .IAMIL ELWAER In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins stated that Patrolman Jamil Elwaer was selected as Employee of the Month for August, 2011. The award is to recognize officers, civilian employees, on the South Bend Police Department who have demonstrated actions noted by supervisors or REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19 2011 54 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. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — SEPTEMBER 2011 Mr. Cottrell indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of September 2011 as submitted by the Police Department would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: SEPT. SEPT. YEAR TO DATE PART I OFFENSES 2010 2011 CHANGE 2010 2011 CHANGE MURDER 1 0 - 1 4 7 + RAPE 4 5 + 1 39 49 + ROBBERY 30 33 + 3 265 298 + AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 28 31 + 3 267 213 - BURGLARY RESIDENT 145 156 + 11 1290 1219 - BURGLARY NON 40 66 + 26 385 450 + RESIDENT LARCENY 297 303 + 6 2531 2613 + MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 26 20 - 6 245 251 + ARSONS 5 1 - 4 38 31 - GRAND TOTAL 576 615 + 39 5054 5131 + ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Patr' // k D. .- f Bruce Laura Vasquez, ATTEST: I d[I1e Miller, Merhber Linda M. Martin, C1 rk 3 10 43 54 71 65 82 6 7 77 AGENDA SESSION OCTOBER 19 2011 51 ATTEST: L- nda M. Martin; Clerr EXECUTIVE SESSION OCTOBER 19 2011 The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Wednesday, October 19, 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) (6) (A). Board Members Bruce BonDurant, Patrick Cottrell, and Eddie Miller were present. Board Member Laura Vasquez was absent. 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 9.10 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY a4Q �. ember Bruce J. Laura Vasquez, Mem Eddie Miller, Member FTEST: artin, Cler nda M. M REGULAR MEETING ber OCTOBER 19 2011 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:17 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, with Board Members Patrick D. Cottrell, Bruce J. BonDurant, Laura Vasquez and Eddie Miller present. Also present were Police Chief Darryl Boykins, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon 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 PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mr. Cottrell stated unless there were objections, the minutes of the Agenda Review Session, Executive Session, and Regular meeting of the Board held on September 21, 2011 would be accepted as presented. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL OF HIRING AND SWEARING IN OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHERS - Chad Bartalone - John Bella - Justin Lachmund - David Tague - Justin Watkins 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 October 19, 2011. In his letter, Chief Buchanon noted that all of the firefighters have successfully completed the physical and psychological testing required by State Law, and have REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19 2011 52 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. The Ceremony opened with the South Bend Fire Department Honor Guard Presentation of Colors, followed by the Invocation led by Pastor Ricardo Taylor. Battalion Chief John Corthier, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon, and Mayor Stephen Luecke addressed those present and congratulated the new firefighters. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommendation for the above individuals to be accepted for employment as probationary firefighters was approved. 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 and Mayor Stephen Luecke presented and pinned their badges on. The Board and the Chiefs wished them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Fire Department. RECESS AND RECONVENE Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Board of Safety approved a five (5) minute recess at 10:05 a.m., to reconvene in Classroom No. 1 to finish the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 10:11 a.m. in Classroom No. 1 of the Central Fire Station. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT --- SEPTEMBER 2011 Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board the monthly statistical report for the month of September 2011 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. A summary is as follows- SEPTEMBER 2010 I SEPTEMBER 2011 STRUCTURE FIRES - Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $83,270.00 1 $134,700.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Preventionllnspection Bureau) 284 Inspections 547 Inspections 123 Re-Inspections 315 Re- Inspections INVESTIGATIONS - (Police /Fire Arson Bureau) 23 19 Investigations Investigations 5 1 Arsons Arsons - - -- _ - - -�, _ ....u..� uLO� LAO )IV115 ivu. %- VL€lcii Std €eU Lne lvloninly JtatlstIcal Analysis would be accepted for filing. POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVE DUTY MANUAL CHANGES IN THE FORM OF GENERAL ORDER TO AUTHORIZE WEAPONS AND TRAINING POLICY In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins requested the Board review the proposed changes to the Duty Manual and authorize the changes in the form of a General Order to the section regarding Authorized Weapons and Training. Chief Boykins noted the General Order on Authorized Weapons and Training has revisions along with a name change and does not replace any section of the Duty Manual. Upon motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommended Duty Manual changes in the form of a General Order was approved. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSIONS - Howard Buchanon - Kevin Kolber - Carl Buchanan - James Lopez - Mark Catanzarite - David Maenhout - John Corthier - Mark Nowicki - Steve Cox - Federico Rodriguez - Al Kirsits - Nick Tekler In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Darryl Boykins recommended that Special Police Commissions be issued for the year 2011, or until rescinded, to the above Fire Department individuals. Chief Boykins stated the commissions are issued for the purpose of writing citations and otherwise enforcing Chapter 9, Fire Prevention, of the South Bend Municipal Code. He noted the commissions do not authorize the powers of arrest, or the carrying of a weapon. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Special Police Commissions were approved. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21 2011 49 were no objections, the Board would accept the report for filing as presented. A summary is as follows: August August 2010 2011 STRUCTURE FIRES Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents (Estimates} $124,200.00 $300,000.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention/Inspection Bureau) 285 Inspections 339 Inspections 35 Re-Inspections 315 Re-Inspections INVESTIGATIONS (Police/ ire Arson Bureau) 25 21 Investigations Investigations 4 1 Arsons Arson ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Patrick D. Cottrell, Member / Bruce J. BonDurant, Member Laura A. Vasquez, Member Eddie Miller, Member ATTEST: i da M. Martin, lerk AGENDA SESSION OCTOBER 192011 50 The Board of Public Safety met in the Agenda Review Session at 8:03 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 with Board Members Patrick D. Cottrell, Bruce J. BonDurant and Eddie Miller present. Board Member Laura Vasquez was absent. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Boykins, 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: - Swearing In of Probationary Firefighters Fire Chief Howard Buchanon stated that all five (5) individuals being sworn in today are Emergency Medical Technicians, two (2) are already Paramedics and the other three (3) will be Paramedics by January. Mr. Bodnar suggested the Board begin their regular meeting on the apparatus floor, take 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. - Approve Duty Manual Changes — Police Department Police Chief Darryl Boykins stated the changes to the Weapons section of the Duty Manual are due to changes to the weapon's caliber. He noted some women on the Police force have smaller hands and need smaller caliber weapons. - Approve Special Police Commissions Police Chief Darryl Boykins stated these commissions are for the writing of tickets for fire violations. Fire Chief Howard Buchanon noted this has nothing to do with fire inspections; the focus is on illegal burning. - Emergency Towing List Rotation — Police Department Mr. Bodnar stated he received a letter from a towing company that wishes to be on the City Emergency Towing list. They pointed out that several of the current towing companies have violated the requirements of the Resolution regarding percentage of refusals to perform tows. Mr. Bodnar suggested the Board make a motion to authorize Chief Boykins to send a thirty (30) day warning letter to those companies in violation for this quarter. Approve Indemnification Agreement — Police Department Mr. Bodnar stated that the Tire Rack has offered their property for the Police Department to do emergency vehicle training. He noted that the first weekend has already passed, so the Chief has signed an indemnification agreement with the Tire Rack. - Employee of the Month — Police Department Police Chief Darryl Boykins stated Patrolman I't Class Jamil Elwaer was performing a routine traffic stop when he smelled marijuana coming from the car. Upon searching the vehicle, drugs were found hidden in secret compartments in the car. When searching the trunk, a built -in safe was found, along with guns. Patrolman Elwacr obtained a search warrant for the safe and found money, guns and more drugs inside of the safe. Chief Boykins noted this was excellent work on what started out as a routine traffic stop. 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 Patrick D. Cottr 11, Member 4�11 '/. d'4"L't' Bruce J,, BonDurant, Mcm. ber Laura Vasquez, Eddie Miller, Mem