HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/14/12 Board of Public Safety MinutesPUBLIC AGENDA SESSION NOVEMBER 14, 2012 81
The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:07 a.m. on Wednesday, November
14, 2012, with Board President Patrick D. Cottrell, and Board members Eddie Miller, Jnhn Collins,
and Luther Taylor present. Board Member Laura Vasquez was absent. Also present were Police
Chief Charles Hurley, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorney Ann -Carol Nash.
The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13th Floor County City
Building, South Bend, Indiana.
Board members discussed the following items from the agenda:
- Position Statement — Shawn Kumineez Grievance
Fire Chief Steve Cox stated this letter to the Board defines the Fire Department's position on the
grievance riled by Firefighter Shawn Kuminecz regarding overtime pay. Chief Cox stated Mr.
Kuminecz's attorney provided him with a position statement on their behalf. The Board requested
time to review the statement before approving the Chief's statement. President Cottrell stated they
would accept the Chief's statement for filing today and review both positions later.
- Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding — Notre Dame du Lac
Fire Chief Stephen Cox informed the Board that Notre Dame University purchased the former St.
Joseph High School and will set it up for their 911 call dispatch center. He explained this amendment
will add the former St. Joseph High School to Notre Dame's Fire Department's response area, which
already includes Innovation Park and the Indiana University School of Medicine. Ms. Nash asked if
there was any cost involved. Chief Cox stated there is not, the only change is to add the former St.
Joseph High School to the original MOU to provide the fastest response time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:18 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Patrick D: Cottrell, President
Laura A. Vasquez, Me ber
Eddie Miller, Member
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POLICE SELECTIN PANEL NOVEMBER 14, 2012
The Police Selection Panel met at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 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 submitted to the Board of Public Safety. Board President
Patrick Cottrell, Attorney Ann -Carol Nash, and Police Chief Chuck Hurley were present. Upon a
motion by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Ms. Nash and carried, the recommendation from Police Chief
Hurley to appoint Joseph Carey, Kyle Bilinski, Christopher Deak, Tedario Dues, Angelica Glaspie,
Brandon Schmidt, and Reid Spitaels to the South Bend Police Department as probationary
employees, was accepted. The Police Selection Panel adjourned at 8:32 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION
ATTEST:
-L. nda M. Martin, clerk
EXECUTIVE SESSION
NOVEMBER 14 2012 82
Patrick Dz ;, Cottrell, President
Laura A. Vasquez, Member
Eddie Miller, Member
J n Collins, Mem er
Luther Taylor, Memb
NOVEMBER 14 2012
The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Wednesday, November 14, 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 T.C. 5- 14- 1.5- 6.1(b)(6)(A)(7) regarding
disciplinary action and confidential records. Board President Patrick D. Cottrell, and Board Members
Eddie Miller, John Collins, and Luther Taylor were present. Board Member Laura Vasquez was
absent. Also present were Police Chief Charles Hurley, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorney Ann
Carol Nash. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as
specified in the Public Notice. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Patrick I). Cottre 1, President
A. Vasquez, Member
Eddie Miller, Member
Collins, Member
Luther Taylor,
.f,i da M. Martin, lerk
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14,201 83
The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14,
2012, with Board President Patrick D. Cottrell, and Board Members Eddie Miller, John Collins and
Luther Taylor present. Board Member Laura Vasquez was absent. Also present were Police Chief
Charles Hurley, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorney Larry Meteiver.
The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13th Floor County City
Building, South Bend, Indiana.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACCEPT AND APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF POLICE SELECTION PANEL
Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the recommendation of Police
Chief Charles Hurley and the Police Selection Panel that Joseph Carey, Kyle Bilinski, Christopher
Deak, Tedario Dues, Angelica Glaspie, Brandon Schmidt, and Reid Spitaels be accepted for
employment as probationary police officers with the South Bend Police Department was accepted
and approved.
SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICERS
- Joseph Carey
- Kyle Bilinski
- Christopher Deak
- Tedario Dues
- Angelica Glaspie
- Brandon Schmidt
- Reid Spitaels
Mayor Pete Buttigieg was present and made note that Sixth District Councilman Oliver Davis was
present. He stated he would like to allow Councilman Davis to say a few words to welcome the new
officers. Councilman Davis stated he wanted to welcome the officers on the part of the City and was
looking forward to working with all of them. Mr. Davis noted the presence of all of the family
members and stated that their lives would be impacted and they would become part of the City by
their relationship with the new officers. He thanked them and blessed them for their support. Mayor
Buttigieg stated he wished to add his appreciation. He requested that as they take their oath, he hoped
they would think about what that oath said. He noted that as in any governing society, they would be
subject to the use of violence. He requested they not abuse that option, and remember that at all times
they are carrying out the will of the citizens of the City, as any political employee is, and act
responsibly and follow their oath. Mayor Buttigieg stated that when the public sees you in uniform,
they see the uniform; the way you carry yourself and do your duty reflects on the City. Mayor
Buttigieg thanked the families for their support of the officers and noted that they too will be serving
the citizens of South Bend as families offering support to the officers. John Voorde, City Clerk, was
present and administered the Oath of Office for the swearing -in of the above officers. Police Chief
Chuck Hurley welcomed the officers to the Police Department and noted they are the most visible
representatives of the City. He requested they serve the City honorably at all times, and added they
are representing their families also. Chief Hurley stated he is looking forward to working with the
officers and congratulated them. The Board of Safety joined Chief Hurley in congratulating the
newly sworn in officers and wishing them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Police
Department. Mayor Buttigieg invited the newly sworn -in officers and their families to j oin him in his
office for refreshments.
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 October 17,
2012, and the Special Meeting of November 2, 2012 as presented.
APPROVE PROMOTION — JOSEPH MITCHELL
In a letter to the Board, Chief Charles Hurley recommended that Patrolman Second Class Joseph
Mitchell be promoted to the rank of Patrolman First Class, effective December 16, 2012. Chief
Hurley stated in his letter that Patrolman Mitchell has successfully completed three years of service
with the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr.
Collins and carried, the recommended promotion was approved effective December 16, 2012.
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14 2012 84
ACCEPT AND APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT — JEFFREY WALTERS
In a letter to the Board, Chief Charles Hurley submitted the Application and Declaration for
Retirement for Division Chief Jeffrey Walters, effective October 28, 2012. In his letter, Chief Hurley
noted that Chief Walters is retiring in good standing after serving the Department for the last twenty -
five (25) years, one (1) month and twelve (12) days. Chief Hurley joined the Board in thanking him
for his many years of distinguished service to the South Bend Police Department and the citizens of
South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the
application for retirement was accepted and approved effective October 28, 2012.
APPROVE REQUEST FOR PAID EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE — ROSA ALVAREZ
In a letter to the Board, Chief Hurley, Police Department, stated that Patrolman Rosa Alvarez
requests the Board grant her a paid, extended medical leave of approximately forty -two (42) calendar
days from November 10, 2012 to December 21, 2012. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded
by Mr. Collins and carried, the paid, extended medical leave was approved effective November 10,
2012 to December 21, 2012.
FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — OCTOBER 2012
Mr. Cottrell indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the
statistical analysis report for the month of October, 2012, 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
OCTOBER.
OCTOBER
YEAR TO DATE
MURDER
2011
2012
CHANGE
1U
�
CHANGE
RAPE
0
3
0
0
7
13
6
ROBBERY
34
9
33
6
52
49
- 3
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
22
21
- 1
332
255
77
BURGLARY RESIDENT
164
121
- 1
- 43
235
198
- 37
BURGLARY NON
1383
1110
- 273
RESIDENT
LARCENY
52
12
- 40
502
372
- 130
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
299
16
233
- 66
2912
2385
527
ARSONS
7
19
3
267
230
- 37
GRAND TOTAL
597
4
452
- 3
- 145
38
5728
28
10
4640
- 1088
FILING OF UARTERLY REPORT FOR SPECIALIZED TRAINING — JULY AUGUST AND
SEPTEMBER 2012
Captain Dave Hecklinski, Training Division, South Bend Police Department, submitted to the Board
a written Quarterly Report for Specialized Training for the third quarter of 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 Specialized Training as
submitted was accepted and filed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACCEPT AND FILE POSITION STATEMENT — SHAWN KUMINECZ GRIEVANCE
President Cottrell stated the Board is in receipt of a Statement of position of the South Bend Fire
Department from Fire Chief Stephen Cox regarding the grievance filed by Firefighter Shawn
Kuminecz. President Cottrell noted he understands there is also a position statement from Mr.
Kumineez's attorney that the Board has not yet reviewed. Therefore, Mr. Cottrell stated he is
requesting the Board table the approval of this statement until both letters could be reviewed. Mr.
Meteiver noted the Board can accept for filing the Chief's letter, and table the grievance at this time.
Therefore, Mr. Taylor made a motion the Board accept and file the Chiefs letter and table the
grievance. Mr. Collins seconded the motion, which carried.
RATIFY AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING — UNIVERSITY OF
NO RE DAME
President Cottrell stated that on October 9, 2012, Chief Stephen Cox entered into an agreement with
the University of Notre Dame du Lac on behalf of the Fire Department for the purpose of amending
the previously approved MOU to allow for the Notre Dame Fire Department to add service as the
primary responder for fire prevention and emergency response services to the former St. Joseph high
School. He noted the present agreement includes Innovation Park and the Indiana University School
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of Medicine. Mr. Cottrell stated the Board now needs to ratify the amendment on behalf of the City.
Upon a motion by Mr. Taylor seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the amendment was ratified.
FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — OCTOBER 2012
Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted to the Board the monthly report for the month of October 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:
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Miller stated on behalf of the Board, he would like to commend Mr. Taylor on his induction into
the Hall of Fame at a ceremony occurring that evening.
Mr. Cottrell stated he would like to recommend the Board provide an answer to a question on the
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Board's stand regarding the "Whistleblower Policy" from Councilman Oliver Davis.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Patrick Cottrell, President
Laura A. Vasquez, embe
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