HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/12 Board of Public Safety MinutesAGENDA REVIEW SESSION OCTOBER 17. 2012 72
The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:08 a.m. on Wednesday, October
17, 2012, with Board President Patrick D. Cottrell, and Board Members Laura Vasquez, Eddie
Miller, and John Collins present. Board Member Luther Taylor was absent. Also present were Police
Chief Charles Hurley, Fire Chief Steve Cox, and Board Attorney Andrea Beachkofsky.
The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Conference Room, 13`x' Floor County City
Building, South Bend, Indiana.
Board members discussed the following items from the agenda:
- Reset Hearing of Charges No. 2012 -05 — Bortone
Ms. Beachkofsky stated that due to unforeseen circumstances regarding Christopher Bortone's
attorney, he has recused himself from this case and assigned it to another attorney in the firm, and
asked that the hearing be reset to a later date. Ms. Beachkofsky stated she is not challenging this
request and has spoken to the Board's Counsel, Joseph Simeri, and they have come up with a
mutually agreed upon potential date of December 4, 2012 for the Hearing. She noted the Board will
need to approve the setting of the Hearing.
- Set Hearing of Charges No. 2012 -07 — Stilp
Ms. Beachkofsky stated she and Board Counsel, Joseph Simeri, have come up with a mutually
agreed upon date of December 7, 2012 for the Hearing of Charges No. 2012 -07. She noted the Board
would need to approve the setting of the Hearing.
- Approve Findings of Facts — Charges No. 2012 -06 — VanVynckt
Ms. Beachkofsky stated the Board previously approved Chief Hurley's recommended discipline, but
did not have the Findings of Fact to sign. She noted this is just the paper work follow -up to finalize
this action.
- Monthly Statistical Analysis — September 2012
Police Chief Chuck Hurley stated the Part I Crimes are still down by 18 %, and homicides are still
UP-
- Review Grievance — Kuminecz
Ms. Beachkofsky stated she did not know that this grievance was going to be continued, but she
received a letter yesterday from Mr. Tom Dixon, Attorney for Shawn Kuminecz, asking for the
continuance. She stated the Board will make a written determination at their next meeting of
November 14, 2012.
- Acknowledge Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Interlocal Agreement
Fire Chief Steve Cox stated there is a mutual aid agreement between all of the St. Joseph County Fire
Departments. He is presenting to the Board a formalized agreement that sets up a system for mutual
aid that lays down the system so the Chiefs don't have to figure out a process in a time of need for
aid. Chief Cox noted that the South Bend Fire Department is the only St. Joseph County Fire
Department that isn't entered into this agreement. He stated not only will it help formalize a system,
it could potentially help with the Fire Department's ISO ratings. Ms. Beachkofsky noted this is an
Inter -Local Agreement so it will have to go through the Common Council for approval. She noted
the Board is only acknowledging the request to enter into this agreement.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:38 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Patrick D. Cottr 11, President
Laura A. Vasquez, Member
�Eddie Miller, Member
ohn Collins, Member
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION OCTOBER 17, 2012 73
ATTEST:
Luther Taylor, Member
inda M .Martin, C erk
EXECUTIVE SESSION OCTOBER 17,201
The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 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)(A)6(A) regarding
Disciplinary Action. Board President Patrick Cottrell and Members Laura Vasquez, Eddie Miller,
and John Collins were present. Board member Luther Taylor was absent. Also present were Police
Chief Charles Hurley, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorney Andrea Beachkofsky. Board members
did not discuss any subj ect matter other than the subject matter as specified in the Public Notice. The
meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Patrick D. Cottrell, President
Laura A. Vasquez, Member
Eddie Miller, Member
Collins, Member
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Luther Taylor, Member
ATTEST:
— f'tinda M. Martin, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2012
The Board of Public Safety met in the Regular Meeting at 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17,
2012, with Board President Patrick Cottrell and Members Laura Vasquez, Eddie Miller, and John
Collins present. Board Member Luther Taylor was absent. Also present were Police Chief Charles
Hurley, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorney Andrea Beachkofsky.
The meeting was held in the Board of Works Meeting Room, 1P Floor, County City Building,
South Bend, Indiana.
ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Mr. Cottrell stated unless there were any corrections, the Board would accept the Minutes of the
Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular Meetings of the Board held on September
19, 2012 and the Executive Session and Special Meeting held on October 8, 2012 as presented.
POLICE DEPARTMENT"
ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTION — SERGEANT EUGENE EYSTER
President Cottrell noted the Board would move the promotion on the agenda up to the first item to
accommodate those present. He stated in a letter to the Board Chief Hurley recommended that
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Sergeant Eugene Eyster be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in Special Assignment as the Traffic
and Special Events Coordinator effective October 17, 2012. Chief Hurley stated there were many
officers interested in the position but Sergeant Eyster's good record and time on the Police
Department made him the best candidate. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr.
Collins and carried, the recommended promotion was accepted and approved. Chief Hurley
presented his badge to Lieutenant Eyster and joined the Board in congratulating him on his service
and a job well done.
RESET HEARING OF CHARGES NO. 2012 -05 — CHRISTOPHER BORTONE — APPROVE
CHANGE IN ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE STATUS
In a letter to the Board, Attorney Andrea Beachkofsky stated that due to unforeseen circumstances
the parties respectfully request that the hearing date of October 25, 2012, in the matter of Charges
No. 2012 -05 against Officer Christopher Bortone be cancelled, and the matter reset for hearing on
December 4, 2012. Pursuant to I.C. 36- 8 -3 -4, the parties have mutually agreed to this date. Upon a
motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Hearing date of Charges No. 2012-
05 of October 25, 2012 was reset to December 4, 2012. Additionally, Ms. Vasquez made a motion
that due to this delay, effective October 25, 2012, Officer Bortone's status be changed from relieved
of duty with pay, to be relieved of duty without pay. Mr. Collins seconded the motion, which carried.
SET HEARING FOR CHARGES NO. 2012 -07 — JACK STILP
In a letter to the Board, Ms. Beachkofsky stated pursuant to LC.36 -8 -3 -4 the parties have mutually
agreed to set the hearing of Charges No. 2012 -07 against Officer Jack Stilp, to December 7, 2012.
She noted all parties were in agreement to set the hearing outside of the thirty (30) day timeline.
Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the setting of the Hearing of
Charges No. 2012 -07 was approved for December 7, 2012.
APPROVE FINDINGS OF FACTS — CHARGES 2012 -06 — MICHAEL VANVYNCKT
Mr. Cottrell stated that at the previous meeting of the Board, the discipline letter from Chief Chuck
Hurley recommending a thirty (30) day suspension without pay for Officer Michael VanVynckt was
approved and the Board has now been presented with the Findings of Fact confirming their approval.
Therefore, upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Findings of Fact
were approved. Ms. Beachkofsky noted there is a scrivener's error in Paragraph Three (3) that she
will correct and provide the Clerk of the Board with a clean copy.
LETTER FROM COMMON COUNCIL
Mr. Cottrell stated the Board is in receipt of a letter from Common Councilman Oliver Davis dated
September 20, 2012, regarding Whistleblower Protection procedures and the Board of Safety's
policy. Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Board
acknowledged the letter from the Council and authorized Ms. Beachkofsky to look at the Ordinance
and State Statute on Whistleblower policies, and respond.
RATIFY RESOLUTION NO. 59 -2012 — AMENDING SECTION III OF RESOLUTION NO. 31-
2012 TO EXTEND THE APPOINTMENT OF AN AGENT/NEGOTIATOR FOR THE ONGOING
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEGOTIATIONS
Mr. Cottrell stated that on August 8, 2012, the Board approved Resolution No. 59 -2012 subject to
the paperwork. He stated Ms. Beachkofsky has now presented the paperwork for the Board's
ratification and signature. Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the
following resolution was ratified:
. RESOLUTION 59 -2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING SECTION III OF RESOLUTION NO. 31-2012 TO
EXTEND THE APPOINTMENT OF AN AGENT/NEGOTIATOR FOR THE ONGOING
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEGOTIATIONS
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety is the administrator ofthe Police Department and has
the "exclusive control over all matters and property relating" to it and the authority to adopt the rules
governing the Police Department pursuant to Indiana Code §36- 8 -3 -2; and
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OCTOBER 17, 2012 75
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code § 36- 8- 3 -3(d), the Common Council has until
September 30, 2012 the exclusive authority to fix by ordinance the annual compensation for all
members of the South Bend Police Department before; and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council has already passed Resolution 4179 -12
naming Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand as the Council's Chief Negotiator; and
WHEREAS, the 2012 Working Agreement between the City of South Bend and the
Fraternal Order of Police South Bend Lodge No. 36 will expire on December 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety desires to appoint a Chief Negotiator who would
appoint his or her own advisory City Negotiating Team to represent it and to provide updates during
executive sessions called for the purpose of discussing strategy with regard to collective bargaining
pursuant to Indiana Code § 5- 14- 1.5- 6.1(b)(2)(A); and
WHEREAS, the Advisory City Negotiating Team shall not be considered a "governing
body" or "public agency" under Indiana Code § 5- 14- 1.5 -2; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Administration and the Board of Public Safety believe
that this Resolution is in the best interest of promoting positive and harmonious labor negotiations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Safety of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
Section I. The Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana hereby appoints
Edward Sullivan, as its Agent for the upcoming labor negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police
South Bend Lodge No. 36 Police Negotiating Team representing the Fraternal Order of Police South
Bend Lodge No. 36. Mr. Sullivan shall be the City's Chief Spokesperson and Negotiator concerning
all matters related to the working conditions and other matters addressed in the Working Agreement
except the annual compensation of the Police Officers.
Section II. Ever respectful of the Common Council's legitimate interest with respect to
annual compensation, Mr. Sullivan shall attempt to coordinate with Mrs. Cekanski - Farrand strategy,
negotiation times, scheduling of executive sessions, advisory team membership, and other matters
pertaining to negotiations.
Section III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect 4em this date u"! ^ Wo -kin
. retroactively
from October 1, 2012 until a Working Agreement has been reached and duly executed by all parties
Dated this 17`h day of October, 2012.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s /Patrick D. Cottrell, President
s /Laura A. Vasquez, Member
s /Eddie L. Miller, Member
s /John Collins, Member
Attest:
s /Linda Martin, Clerk
ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT— SERGEANT MICHAEL A CRITCHLOW
President Cottrell advised that Chief Hurley has submitted to the Board the Application and
Declaration for Retirement for Sergeant Michael A. Critchlow effective September 28, 2012. Chief
Hurley noted that he has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last twenty
two (22) years, two (2) months and twenty -five (25) days. Chief Hurley 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. Members also wished him a long and happy retirement.
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Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the retirement was
accepted and approved.
ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT— LIEUTENANT STEPHEN L. GOEN
President Cottrell advised that Chief Hurley has submitted to the Board the Application and
Declaration for Retirement for Lieutenant Stephen L. Goen effective October 22, 2012, Chief
Hurley noted that he has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last twenty -
four (24) years, three (3) months and thirteen (13) days. Chief Hurley 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. Members also wished him a long and happy retirement.
Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the retirement was
accepted and approved.
ACCEPT AND FILE EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH - JULY AND AUGUST 2012 — DAVID
BEATY AND JAMES WOLFF
Chief Hurley stated that Sergeant David M. Beaty, Jr was selected as Employee of the Month for
July, 2012 and Sergeant James Wolff as Employee of the Month for August, 2012. 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 Hurley noted that
Sergeant Beaty responded to a residence where a four (4) year old child had his head stuck in a car
window. When Sergeant Beaty arrived the child was non - responsive. He was able to revive him and
hand him over to the medics. Chief Hurley noted that Sergeant Wolff was being recognized for his
supervision in a double- shooting incident on Olive Street. He noted that Sergeant Wolff even
supplied aid to a suspect that was shot outside of the house, in spite of the danger. There being no
further discussion, the Board accepted for filing, the recommendations for employees of the months
of July and August 2012.
APPROVE TRICK OR TREAT HOURS FOR HALLOWEEN 2012
In a letter to the Board, Chief Hurley, Police Department, requested the Board approve Wednesday,
October 31, 2011 from 5 :00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as the official City of South Bend trick or treat hours.
He noted in his letter that the date and hours will coincide with St. Joseph County and the City of
Mishawaka. Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the hours and
date were approved as noted above.
FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — SEPTEMBER 2012
President Cottrell indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board,
the statistical analysis report for the month of September 2012, as submitted by the Police
Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was
accepted for filing:
FIRE DEPARTMENT
REVIEW OF GRIEVANCE — SHAWN KUMINECZ
Ms. Beachkofsky stated she is requesting the Board accept acknowledgement and receipt of a letter
from Mr. Thomas Dixon, Attorney for Shawn Kuminecz, in regards to his client, and approve a
written response at their next meeting of November 14, 2012. Ms. Beachkofsky asked for the
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
YEAR TO
DATE
PART I OFFENSES
2011
2012
CHANGE
11 )
(1-21
CHANGE
MURDER
0
2
2
7
13
6
RAPE
5
10
5
49
40
9
ROBBERY
33
33
0
298
222
76
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
31
20
- 11
213
177
36
BURGLARY RESIDENT
156
109
- 47
1219
989
230
BURGLARY NON
RESIDENT
66
30
- 36
450
360
90
LARCENY
303
240
- 63
2613
2152
461
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
20
22
2
251
211
ARSONS
1
2
40
GRAND TOTAL
615
468
1
- 147j
31
5131
24
4188
-
7
943
FIRE DEPARTMENT
REVIEW OF GRIEVANCE — SHAWN KUMINECZ
Ms. Beachkofsky stated she is requesting the Board accept acknowledgement and receipt of a letter
from Mr. Thomas Dixon, Attorney for Shawn Kuminecz, in regards to his client, and approve a
written response at their next meeting of November 14, 2012. Ms. Beachkofsky asked for the
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Board's approval, also, of the filing of Fire Chief Stephen Cox's statement to be sent via email to the
Board members. Therefore, upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the
Board acknowledged the letter from Attorney Thomas Dixon, accepted and approved the filing of a
statement by Chief Cox, and approved a decision to be recognized at a later meeting.
RATIFY RESOLUTION NO. 60 -2012 — AMENDING SECTION III OF RESOLUTION NO. 32-
2012 TO EXTEND THE APPOINTMENT OF AN AGEND/NEGOTIATOR FOR THE ONGOING
FIRE DEPARTMENT NEGOTIATIONS
Mr. Cottrell stated that on August 8, 2012, the Board approved Resolution No. 60 -2012 subject to
the paperwork. He stated Ms. Beachkofsky has now presented the paperwork for the Board's
ratification and signature. Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the
following resolution was ratified:
RESOLUTION 60 -2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING SECTION III OF RESOLUTION NO. 32-2012 TO
EXTEND THE APPOINTMENT OF AN AGENT/NEGOTIATOR FOR THE ONGOING
FIRE DEPARMENT NEGOTIATIONS
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety is the administrator of the Fire Department and has
the "exclusive control over all matters and property relating" to it and the authority to adopt the rules
governing the Fire Department pursuant to Indiana Code §36- 8 -3 -2; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code § 36- 8- 3 -3(d), the Common Council has until
September 30, 2012 the exclusive authority to fix by ordinance the annual compensation for all
members of the South Bend Fire Department before; and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council has already passed Resolution 4179 -12
naming Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand as the Council's Chief Negotiator; and
WHEREAS, the 2012 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of South Bend and
the South Bend Firefighters' Association Local No. 362 of the International Association of
Firefighters AFL -CIO will expire on December 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety desires to appoint a Chief Negotiator who would
appoint his or her own advisory City Negotiating Team to represent it and to provide updates during
executive sessions called for the purpose of discussing strategy with regard to collective bargaining
pursuant to Indiana Code § 5-14-1.5-6. 1 (b)(2)(A); and
WHEREAS, the Advisory City Negotiating Team shall not be considered a "governing
body" or "public agency" under Indiana Code § 5- 14- 1.5 -2; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Administration and the Board of Public Safety believe
that this Resolution is in the best interest of promoting positive and harmonious labor negotiations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Safety of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
Section 1. The Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana hereby appoints
Edward Sullivan, as its Agent for the upcoming labor negotiations with the Fire Negotiating Team
representing the South Bend Firefighters' Association Local No. 362 of the International Association
of Firefighters AFL -CIO. Mr. Sullivan shall be the City's Chief Spokesperson and Negotiator
concerning all matters related to the working conditions and other matters addressed in the
Collective Bargaining Agreement except the annual compensation of the Firefighters.
Section II. Ever respectful of the Common Council's legitimate interest with respect to
annual compensation, Mr. Sullivan shall attempt to coordinate with Mrs. Cekanski- Farrand strategy,
negotiation times, scheduling of executive sessions, advisory team membership, and other matters
pertaining to negotiations.
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Section III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect f o-n tl i. date until a Gelleetive-
retroactively from October 1 2012 until a Collective Bargaining Agreement has been reached and
duly executed by all parties.
Dated this 17th day of October, 2012,
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/Patrick D. Cottrell, President
s /Laura A. Vasquez, Member
s /Eddie L. Miller, Member
s /John Collins, Member
Attest:
s /Linda Martin, Clerk
ACKNOWLEDGE MUTUAL AID BOX ALARM SYSTEM INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Ms. Beachkofsky stated the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Interlocal Agreement is only for the
Board's information and acknowledgement. She noted the agreement is an Interlocal Agreement and
it will therefore need to be approved by the Common Council. There being no further questions, the
agreement was acknowledged by the Board.
FILING OF QUARTERLY REPORT FOR TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENDITURES JUNE,
JULY, AND AUGUST 2012 --
Chief Stephen Cox, South Bend Fire Department, submitted to the Board a written Quarterly Report
for Travel and Training expenditures for the period of June, July, and August 2012. 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 Travel and
Training Expenditures as submitted was accepted and filed.
FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — SEPTEMBER 2012
Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted to the Board the monthly report for the month of September, 2012
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:
September
September
2011
2012
STRUCTURE FIRES
Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents
(Estimates)
$134,700.00 $87,703.00
INSPECTIONS
(Fire Prevention/Inspection Bureau)
547 Inspections
269 Inspections
315 Re- Inspections
(92 Re-Inspections)
INVESTIGATIONS
(Police /Fire Arson Bureau)
19
19
Investigations
Investigations
1
2
Arson
Arsons
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Cottrell declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:56 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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1�
Patrick D. Cottre 1, President
Laura A. Vasquez, Membeer
Eddie Miller, Member
3 �Collins, Member
Luther Taylor, Member
ATTEST:
inda M. Martin, Clerk`
EXECUTIVE SESSION NOVEMBER 2, 2012 80
The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 8:00 a.m.
The meeting was held in the Mayor's Conference Room, 10 Floor, County City Building, South
Bend, Indiana, for the purposes specified in I.C. 5- 14- 1.5- 6.1(b) 6(A) regarding Disciplinary Action.
Board President Patrick Cottrell and Board Members Laura Vasquez, Eddie Miller, and Luther
Taylor were present. Board member John Collins was absent. Also present was Attorney Andrea
Beachkofsky. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as
specified in the Public Notice. The meeting adjourned at 8:27 a.m.
SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 2012
The Board of Public Safety met in a Special Meeting a, 8:32 a.m. on Friday, November 2, 2012, with
Board President Patrick D. Cottrell, and Board Members Laura Vasquez, Eddie Miller, and Luther
Taylor present. Board member John Collins was absent. Also present was Board Attorney Andrea
Beachkofsky.
The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13" Floor County City
Building, South Bend, Indiana.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
APPROVE MOTION TO RECONSIDER — CHRISTOPHER BORTONE
Ms. Beachkofsky stated on October 24, 2012, the Board received a Motion to Reconsider from
Edward J. Merchant, Legal Counsel for Officer Christopher Bortone, requesting the Board reconsider
its modification of Mr. Bortone's status from administrative leave /relieved of duty with pay to
administrative leave /relieved of duty without pay effective October 25, 2012. In his motion, Mr.
Merchant noted that the facts and circumstances that created the need for the continuance were not of
Mr. Bortone's doing, and completely out of his control. Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded
by Mr. Taylor and carried, the Motion to Reconsider was approved and Mr. Bortone's status was
amended to administrative leave /relieved of duty with pay from October 25, 2012 to December 4,
2012.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:38 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Patrick D. Cott ller President
Laura Vasquez, Member
Eddie filler, Memb r
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hn Collins, Member
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Luther Taylor, Mema r
ATTI ST:
Linda M. Martin, Clerk