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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/09/08 Board of Public Safety Minutes1 PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION JANUARY 9, 2008 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:05 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 with Board President Donald L. Alford and Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Patrick D. Cottrell, Bruce J. BonDurant, and Jack Reed present. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Boykin, and Assistant Fire Chief Jim Lopez. The meeting was held in the Chiefs Conference Room, Central Fire Station, 1222 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana. Board members discussed the following items: - Addition to the Agenda - Discipline - Fire Department Mr. Bodnar noted the addition of an appeal by Mr. Cyril Quinn for the Board to review the disciplinary action against him by Fire Chief Buchanon. He notified the Board by e- mail that he disagreed with the charges and the Chiefs recommended discipline against him. - Monthly Statistical Analysis - Police Chief Boykins noted the arrest of one individual that has confessed to eighteen (18) bank robberies, and his girlfriend who was responsible for a series of robberies. He stated the arrests of these two individuals and the arrest of the individuals responsible for a series of home invasions has solved a large number of robberies, and reduced those statistics significantly. - Swearing in of Officers - Police Chief Boykins noted that the way the current hiring standards are written cause the Department to lose qualified candidates, and they need to be revised. He informed the Board that the Police Department may hire their first black woman in thirteen years. She is currently going through the hiring process and he feels certain that she will make it through the process. - Resolution No. 01 -2008 - Commendation for Members of C -Shift, Engine 8 Assistant Fire Chief Jim Lopez praised the life- saving efforts of the above shift at the scene of a choking. He noted the firefighters were out of service but in close proximity to the scene when the call came in. It was their swift response that saved the gentleman's life before the ambulance could get there, and they were being presented with a commendation at today's meeting for their heroic efforts. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Alford declared the meeting adjourned at 8:39 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Donald L. Alford, President S� uanita Dempsey, Me ber 4 . _4 4C �_4�Q Patrick D. Cottrell, ember Bruce J. BonDurant, Member Jack eed, Member � all I PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION ATTEST: inda M. Martin, Clerk JANUARY 9, 2008 POLICE SELECTION PANEL JANUARY 9, 2008 The Police Selection Panel met at 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in the Chiefs Conference Room, Central Fire Station, 1222 South Michigan Street, 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, Assistant Fire Chief Jim Lopez, Board President Donald Alford, Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Bruce J. BonDurant, Patrick Cottrell, Jack Reed, and Board Clerk Linda Martin. Upon a motion by Mr. Bodnar, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the recommendation from Police Chief Boykins to appoint Mr. Joshua Mann, Mr. Chadwick Goben, Mr. Jamil Elwaer, and Mr. Colin Bums to the South Bend Police Department as probationary employees for a period of one (1) year was approved. The Police Selection Panel adjourned at 8:42 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Donald L. Alford, President to Dempsey, Membe Patrick D. Cottrell, Member l ' I. Bruce J. BonDurant, Member Jack d, Member ATTEST: Linda M. Martin, Jerk EXECUTIVE SESSION JANUARY 9, 2008 The Board of Public Safety met in Executive Session on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at 8:43 a.m. The meeting was held in the Chiefs Conference Room, 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). Board President Donald Alford, and Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Bruce J. BonDurant, Patrick Cottrell and Jack Reed were present. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Darryl Boykins, and Assistant Fire Chief Jim Lopez. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as specified in the Public Notice. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY 1 1 1 L., EXECUTIVE SESSION ATTEST: m a M. Martin, Clerk JANUARY 9, 2008 Donald L. Alford, Member anita Dempsey, Member Patrick D. Cottrell, Member Bruce J. BonDurant, Member ack ilZ ed, Member REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:29 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, with Board President Donald Alford, and Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Bruce J. BonDurant, Patrick D. Cottrell, and Jack Reed present. Also present were Police Chief Darryl Boykins, Assistant Fire Chief Jim Lopez and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held in Classroom One, Central Fire Station, 1222 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the minutes of the Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular meetings of the Board held on December 11, 2007, were approved. POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE SELECTION PANEL Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the Police Selection Panel approved the recommendation of Police Chief Boykins that Mr. Joshua Mann, Mr. Chadwick Goben, Mr. Jamil Elwaer, and Mr. Colin Burns be accepted for employment as probationary police officers with the South Bend Police Department for a probationary period of one (1) year. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICERS - Mr. Joshua Duane Mann - Mr. Chadwick Eugene Goben - Mr. Jamil Ali Elwaer - Mr. Colin Andrew Burns Mayor Steve Luecke and Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, were present for the swearing in of the above officers. Mr. Voorde administered the Oath of Office. Mayor Luecke and Chief Boykin joined the Board in congratulating the newly sworn in officers and wishing them well in REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008 their endeavors with the South Bend Police Department. President Alford stated that before Mr. Voorde left the meeting, the Board wished to extend their condolences to him for the recent loss of his mother. ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTION - CORPORAL KRIS HINTON In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Corporal Kris Hinton be promoted permanently to the rank of Sergeant effective January 10, 2008. Chief Boykins stated in his letter that Corporal Hinton was placed in a special assignment as a Sergeant in the Uniform Division on January 10, 2007, and his progress was reviewed by Captain Jeff Walters who recommended Corporal Hinton be permanently promoted. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the request for the promotion was approved as outlined above. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — CAPTAIN WANDA SHOCK President Alford advised that former Police Chief Thomas Fautz has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Captain Wanda Shock effective January 14, 2008. In his letter, Chief Fautz noted that Captain Shock is retiring in good standing after serving for the last twenty -six (26) years and one (1) day, and joined the Board in thanking her for her commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Police Department and the citizens of South Bend. Board Members also wished her a long and happy retirement. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved as outlined above. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — CORPORAL PATRICK LAHEY President Alford advised that former Police Chief Thomas Fautz has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Corporal Patrick Lahey effective January 7, 2008. In his letter, Chief Fautz noted that Corporal Lahey is retiring in good standing after serving for the last thirty -two (32) years and twenty -three (23) days, and 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. Board Members also wished him a long and happy retirement. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved as outlined above. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — NOVEMBER 2007 President Alford indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of November 2007, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — ROBERT SANDERS President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Assistant Chief Robert Sanders effective December 21, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Assistant Chief Sanders has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty (30) years, and two (2) months. In his letter, 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. November November YEAR TO DATE PART I OFFENSES 2006 2007 CHANGE (06) (07) CHANGE MURDER 0 0 0 9 6 - 3 RAPE 5 4 - 1 66 64 - 2 ROBBERY 36 38 + 2 369 403 + 34 AGGRAVATED 19 18 - 1 273 258 - 15 ASSAULT BURGLARY RESIDENT 105 121 + 16 1258 1223 - 35 BURGLARY NON 36 47 + 11 545 548 + 3 RESIDENT LARCENY 408 409 + 1 4544 4081 - 463 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 22 32 + 10 507 449 - 58 ARSONS 5 10 + 5 79 103 + 24 GRAND TOTAL 636 679 + 43 7650 7135 - 515 FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — ROBERT SANDERS President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Assistant Chief Robert Sanders effective December 21, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Assistant Chief Sanders has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty (30) years, and two (2) months. In his letter, 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. REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008 Members also wished him a long and jhappy retirement. Upon a motion made by Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — PAUL DERDA President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Captain Paul Derda effective December 2, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Captain Derda has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-four (34) years, and eleven (11) months. In his letter, 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 Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — TOM CIRA President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Engineer Tom Cira effective December 2, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Engineer Cira has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty -four (34) years, and one (1) month. In his letter, 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 Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — AL WALCZEWSKI President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Pump Engineer Al Walczewski effective December 7, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Engineer Walczewski has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty (30) years. In his letter, 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 Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — DOUG SEIDER President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Captain Doug Seider effective December 5, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Captain Seider has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-four (34) years, and eleven (11) months. In his letter, 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 Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — PHIL WILLIAMS President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Pump Engineer Phil Williams effective December 4, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Engineer Williams has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last twenty -seven (27) years, and one (1) month. In his letter, 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 Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — DONALD LINDSEY President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Engineer Donald Lindsey effective December 15, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Engineer Lindsey has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty -one (3 1) years, and eleven (11) months. hi his letter, 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 Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. C U 5 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008 -ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — JOHN ZANKA, JR. President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Engineer John E. Zanka, Jr. effective December 3, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Engineer Zanka has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-four (34) years and one (1) month. In his letter, 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 Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — STEVE WIEGER President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Captain Steve Wieger effective December 3, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Captain Wieger has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-four (34) years, and eleven (11) months. In his letter, 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 Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — JOHN SZUCS President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Engineer John Szucs effective December 7, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Engineer Szucs has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-two (32) years. In his letter, 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 Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — TIM SZALAI ' President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Pump Engineer Tim Szalai effective December 3, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Engineer Szalai has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-two (32) years, and two (2) months. In his letter, 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 Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — TOMMIE FLOWERS President Alford advised that Chief Howard Buchanon has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Captain Tommie Flowers effective December 1, 2007. Chief Buchanon noted that Captain Flowers has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty -four (34) years, and one (1) month. In his letter, 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 Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTIONS TO THE RANK OF CAPTAIN — MARK DAHMS ANDY MYER, ANDREW PETRIE, SCOTT TABERSKI, SCOTT WEBBER , In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon stated that the South Bend Fire Department has five (5) vacancies for Captain in the Fire Suppression Division. To fill these positions, Chief Buchanon recommends that Pump Engineers Mark Dahms, Andrew Petrie, Scott Taberski, Scott Webber, and Lieutenant Paramedic Andy Myer be promoted to the rank of Captain effective January 9, 2008. In his letter, Chief Buchanon stated that Pump Engineer Dahms was appointed to the South Bend Fire Department on November 23, 1994. He is an Emergency Medical Technician and has proven his leadership skills and ability in fire suppression. Pump Engineer Petrie was appointed to the Fire Department on March 25, 1998. He is an emergency Medical Technician and has REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008 proven his leadership skills and ability in fire suppression. Pump Engineer Taberski was appointed to the Fire Department on October 24, 1997 and is an Emergency Medical Technician, Swiftwater Specialist and is on the Tactical Rescue Team. He has proven his leadership skills and ability in fire suppression. Pump Engineer Webber was appointed to the Fire Department on May 10, 1989. Scot is an Emergency Medical Technician and is on the Tactical Rescue Team, and he has proven his leadership skills and ability in fire suppression. Lieutenant Paramedic Myer was appointed to the Fire Department on October 4, 1995. He is a Paramedic for EMS and has proven his leadership skills and ability in fire suppression. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the promotions were accepted and approved. Assistant Fire Chiefs Jim Lopez and Mark Nowicki, and Mayor Luecke pinned the new badges on the officers and congratulated them. The Board wished them well in their endeavors. ACKNOWLEDGE PROMOTION — FEDERICO RODRIGUEZ In a letter to the Board, Chief Buchanon stated the Fire Department has one vacancy for the position of Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention/Inspection. Chief Buchanon recommends the promotion of Battalion Chief Federico Rodriguez to Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention/Inspection. In his letter Chief Buchanon stated that Chief Rodriguez was appointed to the Fire Department on September 16, 1972. He was promoted to the position of Lieutenant on July 15, 1975 and became a Battalion Chief on February 25, 1998 and has maintained the position since that time. President Alford noted that Mayor Steve Luecke has approved the promotion and the Board would acknowledge the promotion. ACKNOWLEDGE PROMOTION — MARK CATANZARITE In a letter to the Board, Chief Buchanon stated the Fire Department has one vacancy for the position of 24 -hour Battalion Chief. Chief Buchanon recommends the promotion of Captain Mark Catanzarite to the position. In his letter Chief Buchanon stated that Captain Catanzarite was appointed to the Fire Department on May 10, 1989. He was promoted to the position of Captain on November 27, 1996 and has maintained the position since that time. President Alford noted that Mayor Steve Luecke has approved the promotion, and the Board would acknowledge the promotion. ACCEPT RESIGNATION - JEREMY DOWNS President Alford advised that the Board is in receipt of a letter of resignation from Engineer Jeremy Downs in which he tenders his resignation from the South Bend Fire Department, effective January 2, 2008. Chief Buchanon stated, in his letter, that Engineer Downs has been employed with the South Bend Fire Department for the past five (5) years and six (6) months. The resignation was accepted by the Board. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 01 -2008 — COMMENDATION FOR MEMBERS OF C- SHIFT, ENGINE 8 Upon a motion made by Mr. Reed, seconded by Ms. Dempsey and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Safety: RESOLUTION NO. 01 -2008 Commendation for Members of C -Shift Engine 8 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety wishes to issue commendations to individuals that perform meritorious service 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 individuals performing said meritorious service; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commendation be given to: Captain Nicholas Schrader Engineer John Banacki Engineer Peter Pajakowski uREGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008 On December 8, 2007, at approximately 6:45 PM, Medic 1 and Engine 10 were dispatched to a call in reference to a man choking. When the call was dispatched, members of the Engine 8 crew, which were out of service for a Christmas event on Erskine Boulevard, recognized that they were in close proximity to the call. Engineer Pajakowski radioed the Dispatch Center that he would check out the patient and call back with information. When Engineer Pajakowski entered the home, he immediately identified that the gentleman was in distress and in grave danger because he was unable to breathe. After unsuccessful attempts to employ the Heimlich maneuver, he asked the other Engine 8 crew members to retrieve the Advanced Life Support equipment and for their assistance. At this point, the patient was unconscious and not breathing. Using Magill forceps, Engineer Pajakowski, with assistance from Captain Schrader and Engineer Banacki, proceeded to remove a large piece of pizza that was lodged in the patient's throat. The pizza had completely blocked the patient's airway, making it impossible to breathe. Without performing this procedure, the patient would not have survived the encounter. Even after removing the airway blockage, the Engine 8 crew had to continue to work on the patient providing oxygen, placing an IV, and checking the patient's blood sugar. This was all done along with a total patient assessment prior to the arrival of the ambulance which was ten minutes after the Dispatch Center received the call. The vigilance, quick action, and heroic efforts of these individuals are directly responsible for this man's survival. Be it further resolved that Nicholas Schrader, John Banacki, and Peter Pajakowski be commended and recognized for their quick actions, dedication, and professionalism. Their actions reflect highly upon themselves, the South Bend Fire Department, and the City of South Bend. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY s/Donald Alford, President s/E.Jack Reed, Member s /Juanita Dempsey, Member s/Patrick Cottrell, Member sBruce J. BonDurant, Member ATTEST: s/Linda M. Martin, Clerk NOTIFICATION OF DECISION - DISCIPLINARY ACTION - CYRIL QUINN President Alford stated the Board reviewed Chief Buchanon's recommendation for disciplinary action against Engineer Cyril Quinn, at Mr. Quinn's appeal. Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the Board denied Mr. Quinn's appeal for a hearing and moved to accept Chief Buchanon's recommended disciplinary action as follows: 1. Fined $397.68, which is three eight hour days pay (24 hours). PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Jim Sipocz stated his son, who is in a wheelchair, has visited various fire stations around the City and he wished to thank Mark Catanzarite and Scott Taberski`for their kindness and help in his endeavors. He also noted the assistance of his son's nurse, Ms. Annie Short, who is a paramedic, as an initiator for his son James being able to see fire stations around the city. President Alford stated that these kinds of actions make it worthwhile to be a part of the Board of Safety, and he thanked Mr. Sipocz for recognizing the firefighters' kindness and assistance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Alford declared the meeting adjourned at 9:59 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Donald L. Alford, President ivantiDempsey, Memb REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008 a: j ATTEST: AiAda M. Martin, Clbrk I [l / v �� iii_ a J. Bruce J. BonDurant, Member . Jiacjked, Member ri