HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/12 Board of Public Safety MinutesPUBLIC AGENDA SESSION DECEMBER 19 2012 88
The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:07 a.m. on Wednesday, December
19, 2012 in the 13th Floor Board Conference Room, County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Blvd.,
South Bend, Indiana, with Board President Patrick D. Cottrell and Board Members Laura Vasquez,
Eddie Miller, John Collins, and Luther Taylor present. Also present was Fire Chief Stephen Cox and
Attorney Larry Meteiver. Mr. Mike Schmuhl, Mayor's Office, was present and informed the Board
that Police Chief Charles Hurley was currently on the scene of a crime and would not be attending
the Board meeting. He added the Chief would join the meeting later if able.
The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13th Floor County City
Building, South Bend, Indiana.
ADDITION TO THE AGENDA
Mr. Cottrell noted the addition of a second Permanent Promotion in the Police Department and a
response to Councilman Oliver Davis's letter regarding the Whistleblower Protection policy, to the
agenda.
Board members discussed the following items from the agenda:
- 2012 -2013 Collective Bargaining Agreement — Fire Department, and 2012 -2013 Working
Agreement — Police Department
Fire Chief Steven Cox stated a correction should be made to the agenda on the years of the Fire
Department agreement, noting it is a 2013 — 2014 agreement. Mr. Cottrell stated that same correction
should be made on the Police Working Agreement.
- Agreement to Extend Contract for Children's Hospital Ambulance Staffing — Memorial
Hospital of South Bend, Inc.
Chief Cox stated this is an extension of the current agreement for ambulance staffing. Ms. Martin,
Clerk of the Board, noted this extension is only requested through January, 2013 until a new
agreement can be drawn up. She added the Board of Works approved the extension until March of
2013 to allow legal additional time to research the terms. Mr. Cottrell stated the Board of Safety
would approve the same date in their motion.
- 2013 — 2014 Hiring List — Fire Department
Mr. Cottrell asked when the next class will start. Chief Steven Cox stated the next class for the Fire
Department will be in February. He noted they currently have ten (10) vacancies they are trying to fill
as soon as possible, and the classes run for twenty -two (22) weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:27 a.m.
ATTEST:
Linda M .Martin, lerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Patrick D. Cottrell, Member
Luther Taylor, ember
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Laura A. Vasquez, Me r
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Eddie Miller, Member
J Collins, Member
EXECUTIVE SESSION DECEMBER 19, 2012 89
The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 8:30
a.m. The meeting was held in the Board Conference Room, 13th Floor, County City Building, South
Bend, Indiana, for the purposes specified in I.C. 5- 14- 1.5- 6.1(b)(6)(A). Board President Patrick
Cottrell, and Board Members Laura Vasquez, Eddie Miller, John Collins, and Luther Taylor were
present. Also present were Fire Chief Steven Cox, Attorney Larry Meteiver, and Mr. Mike Schmuhl,
Mayor's Office. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as
specified in the Public Notice. The meeting adjourned at 9:18 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Patrick D. Cottrell, Member
Luther Taylor, 1'lember
Laura Vasquez, Memb
Eddie Miller, Member-
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Jo Collins, Member
ATTEST:
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nda M.'Martin,`Clerk
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 2012
The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:18 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19,
2012, with Board President Patrick Cottrell, and Board Members Laura Vasquez, Eddie Miller, John
Collins, and Luther Taylor present. Also present were Police Chief Charles Hurley, Fire Chief
Stephen Cox, and Attorney Larry Meteiver.
The meeting was held in the Board Conference Room, 13'4 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 November 14, 2012, and the
Special Meetings of December 4 and December 7, 2012 as presented.
APPROVE BOARD OF SAFETY 2013 MEETING SCHEDULE
Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the following schedule for
2013 for the Board of Safety meetings was approved:
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
2013 MEETING SCHED ULE
PLACE: Ste. 1308, County -City Bldg., 227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana
TIME: Board of Public Safety Agenda Session Begins at 8:00 a.m.
Board of Public Safety Meeting Begins at 9:15 a.m.
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DECEMBER 19.2012 90
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
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MAY
JUNE
17
15
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JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
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OCTOBER
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DECEMBER
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RESPONSE TO COMMON COUNCIL MEMBER'S LETTER
Mr. Cottrell stated the Board of Safety received a letter previously from Council Member Oliver
Davis asking if the Board would make a recommendation on the Police and Fire Department's
response on the State Statute regarding the Whistleblower Policy. Mr. Cottrell stated the Board has
discussed the letter and asked legal counsel to prepare a response based on their discussion, as soon
as possible.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
APPROVE PERMANENT PROMOTION — STEVEN SPADAFORA
In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Hurley recommended that Sergeant Steven Spadafora be
promoted permanently to the rank of Lieutenant in the Uniform Division, K -9 Unit, effective
December 14, 2012. Chief Hurley stated in his letter that Sergeant Spadafora was placed in a special
assignment as a Lieutenant in the Uniform Division on December 14, 2011. Upon a motion made by
Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Chief's recommended permanent promotion
was accepted and approved.
APPROVE PERMANENT PROMOTION — MARK WALSH
In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Hurley recommended that Sergeant Mark Walsh be promoted
permanently to the rank of Sergeant, retroactively effective September 21, 2012. Chief Hurley stated
in his letter that PFC Walsh was placed in a special assignment as a Sergeant in the Uniform
Division on September 21, 2011. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins
and carried, the Chief's recommended permanent promotion was accepted and approved
ACCEPT AND APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT — RICHARD BISHOP
In a letter to the Board, Chief Charles Hurley submitted the Application and Declaration for
Retirement for Captain Richard Bishop, effective January 12, 2013. In his letter, Chief Hurley noted
that Captain Bishop has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty-five
(35) years, and two (2) days. Chief Hurley joined the Board in wishing him success in his new
endeavors and thanking him for his years of service to the South Bend Police Department and the
citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried,
the Chief's recommendation of approval of the application for retirement was accepted and
approved.
APPROVE 2013 -2014 POLICE DEPARTMENT WORKING AGREEMENT
Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the 2013 -2014 Working
Agreement between the City of South Bend, Indiana, and the Fraternal Order of Police, South Bend
Lodge No. 36, was approved.
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APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 71 -2012 — ESTABLISHING THE 2013 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
FOR THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the following resolution was
approved establishing the 2013 Police Department holiday schedule.
RESOLUTION NO. 71 -2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE 2013 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR THE
SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is empowered by
law to establish rules and regulations for the South Bend Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of South Bend that the Police Department
holidays be set with certainty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Safety of the City of South
Bend:
SECTION I. That for all sworn police officers who are assigned to work as their regular
schedule, 5 on and 2 off, Monday through Friday, the following holidays shall apply:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Monday, September 2, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Friday, November 29, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
SECTION II. That for all sworn police officers who are assigned to work as their regular
work schedule, 6 days on and 3 days off, there shall be no paid holidays. The following dates are
designated as Critical Duty Days:
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
For purposes of the Critical Duty Day stipend, the Critical Duty Day shall start at 6:00 a.m.,
and last 24 hours.
SECTION III. Officers assigned to the South Bend Community School Corporation shall,
while so assigned, follow the holiday schedule set by the South Bend Community School
Corporation for its clerical employees. Officers so assigned shall be eligible for Critical Duty Day
pay only if assigned to the Uniform Division and otherwise eligible.
ADOPTED this 19" day of December, 2012.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
s/Patrick D. Cottrell, President
s /Eddie L. Miller Member
s /Laura Vasquez, Member
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s /John Collins, Member
s /Luther Taylor, Member
ATTEST:
Linda M. Martin, Clerk
APPROVE 2013 SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSIONS
In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Charles Hurley recommended that Special Police Commissions
be renewed or issued for the year 2013 for the purpose of Traffic Enforcement Officers. The
following South Bend Police Department personnel shall be commissioned as members ofthe South
Bend Police Department Special Police Unit, but do not have the authority to be armed nor do they
have powers of arrest:
- Tom Camren
- Garnett Keeys
- Patrick Leavell
- Elton Thompson
- Dennis Eckenberger
- Wendy Yuhasz
- Emil Eckenberger
- Steve Wieger
- Barbara Leavell
- Donnie Graham
Police Chief Charles Hurley recommended that Special Police Commissions be issued or renewed
for the year 2013 for the following South Bend Police Department Public Service Officers, These
Commissions do not include the powers of arrest or the carrying of a weapon:
- Angela Davis
- Barbara Holleman
- Elaine Rau
- Laurie Crawford
- Janice Taberski
Maria Scherer
- Judy Withers
- Ashley Gage
- Antonio Salazar
- Diana Scott
Police Chief Charles Hurley recommended that Special Police Commissions be issued or renewed
for the year 2013 for the following Park Department personnel authorized to carry a South Bend
Police Department radio and take Police reports in South Bend Parks and Recreation properties. The
following people are armed:
Daniel Schaefer - Phil Marek - Larry Heckman
- Steve Orlowski - Danielle Alexander
The following Park Department personnel are authorized to carry a South Bend Police Department
radio but do not have the authority to be armed nor do they have the powers of arrest:
- Phil St.Clair
Police Chief Charles Hurley recommended that Special Police Commissions be issued or renewed
for the year 2013 for the following South Bend Fire Department personnel to carry a weapon while
acting in the capacity of Arson Investigators. They have no powers of arrest:
Tony Nania
Robert Brechtl
The following South Bend Fire Department personnel shall be commissioned for the purpose of
writing citations and otherwise enforcing Chapter 9, Fire Prevention, of the South Bend Municipal
Code. The commission does not authorize the powers of arrest, or the carrying of a weapon:
- Stephen Cox
- Kevin Kolber
- Carl Buchanon
- James Lopez
- Mark Catanzarite
- David Maenhout
- John Corthier
- Mark Nowicki
- Jim Luccki
- Federico Rodriguez
- Andrew Meyer
- Nick Tekler
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Police Chief Charles Hurley recommended that Special Police Commissions be issued or renewed
for the year 2013 for the purpose of Block by Block On- Street Patrol Parking Enforcement
Personnel and does not include the carrying of a weapon, nor the powers of arrest:
Scott Nance
- Jack Ruscoe
- Larry Neiswender
- Anthony Smith
Police Chief Charles Hurley recommended that Special Police Commissions be issued or renewed
for the year 2012 to the following Security Officers of Indiana University South Bend. These
Commissions are issued for the purpose of issuing citations for parking violations where such
violations have fines set by Ordinance and State Law. All of their officers are sworn and certified
through the State of Indiana by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Training Board. These
Commissions have the same authority of as one of our own sworn police officers in which they have
the authority to carry a weapon and the powers of arrest:
John Bright
- Morris DeGeyter
Edwin Garcia Jr.
- Dennis Bernth
- Troy Hudgen
- Larry Miller
- James McGhee
- Timothy McNeely
- Ed Summers
- Bruce Villwock
- Glenn McQueen
- Steve Michael
Donald Haywood
- Greg Pavnica
Martin Gersey
This will empower the above listed individuals to enforce parking violations on the following streets
adjacent to the campus:
Mishawaka Ave. from Bellevue Street on the west to 21St Street on the East; Bellevue
Street from Mishawaka Avenue on the north to Hildreth Street on the south; Hildreth
Street from Bellevue Street on the west to the campus proper on the east; Esther Street
from Mishawaka Avenue on the north to Hildreth Street on the south; Ruskin Street
from Bellevue Street on the west to the campus proper on the east; 20th Street from
Mishawaka Avenue on the north to Northside Boulevard on the south; Vine Street from
20th Street on the west to 21St Street on the east; and Northside Boulevard from 21St
Street on the east to Memorial Park on the west.
Police Chief Charles Hurley recommended that a Special Police Commission be issued or renewed
for the year 2012 to the following Security Officer of Ivy Tech South Bend Campus. This
Commission is issued for the purpose of issuing citations for parking violations where such
violations have fines set by Ordinance and State Law. This officer is sworn and certified through the
State of Indiana by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Training Board. This Commission has
the same authority of as one of our own sworn police officers in which they have the authority to
carry a weapon and the powers of arrest:
- James E. Clark Jr
This will empower the above listed individual to enforce parking violations on the following streets
adjacent to the campus:
Main Campus: Michigan St. from Broadway St. north to Sample St. Sample St. east to
Fellows. Fellows south to Broadway, including Dean Johnson Blvd. (which runs east
and west inside this perimeter). Broadway St. west to Michigan. The property only
owned by Ivy Tech at 328 Michigan Street and the property owned by Ivy Tech at 250
Sample St.
Police Chief Charles Hurley recommended that Special Police Commissions be issued or renewed for the
year 2012 to the following individuals for the Department of Code Enforcement. This Commission is
issued for the purpose of writing citations for Ordinance violations where such violations have fines set by
Superior Court Judges. This Commission will also empower the below - listed individuals to enforce the
Snow Route and Residential Snow Emergencies and to tow vehicles found to be in violation of these
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Ordinances. This Commission also includes Animal Control officers who issue tickets for nuisance
violations. This Commission does not authorize the powers of arrest nor the carrying or use of a weapon.
Code Enforcement Officers:
- Catherine Toppel
- Karl Hardy
- Brian Haygood
- Ed Humphrey
- Jeff Katrna
Animal Control Officers:
- Katrina Kester
- Robert Simmons
- Ed Williams
- John Helak
- Jim Wood
- Stephen Wysinger - Michael Frye
- Kim Lucas - Gary Libbey
- Jordan McGuire
- Rex Pemberton
- Brad Braydon
Kite Realty Group:
-Jeff Irons
- Alfredo Alvarado
This Commission is issued for the on- street patrol parking enforcement personnel and does not
include the carrying of a weapon, nor the powers of arrest.
This will empower the above listed individuals to enforce parking violations on the
following streets:
Eddy Street -South of Angela Blvd and North of Napoleon Street (see attachment)
designated two (2) hour parking; Napoleon St (north and south) small section
south of Old National Bank, designated two (2) hour parking;. Angela BIvd north
of O'Rourke's and Kilwins; and Angela Blvd North of AT &T and McAllisters Deli,
Police Chief Charles Hurley stated that any previous Special Police Commissions that were issued to
anyone not listed in his recommendation letter are now rescinded. The aforementioned police
commissions are in effect until rescinded. All of the aforementioned individuals have met the
Commission requirements of the South Bend Police Department.
Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Chief s
recommended renewal and issue of the above listed Special Police Commissions was accepted and
approved.
ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — SEPTEMBER 2012 —
TIMOTHY TAYLOR
In a letter to the Board, Chief Charles Hurley stated that Patrolman Timothy Taylor was selected as
Employee of the Month for September, 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 ofthe community policing
efforts with citizens of South Bend. Chief Hurley stated the Patrolman Taylor responded to a robbery
call in the Near Northeast area and was able to identify the suspect from the description given as
someone he had dealt with before on previous crimes. Patrolman Taylor took the suspect into
custody and he was identified as the robber and arrested. There being no further discussion, Mr.
Cottrell stated the Board would accept the recommendation of Chief Hurley for filing.
ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — OCTOBER 2012 —
JOHN GAST
Chief Hurley stated that Patrolman John Gast was selected as Employee of the Month for October,
2012 due to his arrests that solved a multi -State elaborate gas theft crime spree. He noted the thefts
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occurred in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Chief Hurley explained the suspects would
strike late at night or early in the morning. They would climb on the roof of the gas station and cover
the dish with aluminum foil and use a credit card in the gas pump to steal up to as much as 5,000
gallons of gas at one time. While on patrol one morning, Patrolman Gast observed suspicious activity
at a gas station on Western Avenue. He knew the owner and had his home phone number due to
previous problems at the station. He contacted him and called other officers to the scene, while
continuing to update the owner of the activity that was occurring. The officers were able to make an
arrest of some Chicago individuals that were responsible for the multi -State thefts. There being no
further discussion, Mr. Cottrell stated the Board would accept the recommendation of Chief Hurley
for filing.
FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — NOVEMBER 2012
Police Chief Charles Hurley stated that Part 1 Offenses are all down 20 %, except, unfortunately for
homicide, which is up. Mr. Cottrell indicated that unless there were questions or objections by
members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of November, 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
DENY GRIEVANCE — SHAWN KUMINECZ
Mr. Cottrell stated a Grievance was filed by Firefighter Shawn Kuminecz asking for an additional
twenty -two (22) hours of pay he believes he was entitled to. After review of the letter from the Local
Union President and Fire Chief Steve Cox's letter, Mr. Cottrell stated the Board denies his grievance
and accepts the recommendation of Chief Cox. Therefore, upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by
Mr. Taylor and carried, the Board denied the Grievance filed by Shawn Kiminecz, and accepted
Chief Cox's recommendation that he be paid for two (2) hours of overtime and denied the additional
twenty -two (22) hours pay.
APPROVE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT 2013 -2014 HIRING LIST
In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox requested the Board approve the hiring list attached
to his letter, for 2013 -2014. Chief Cox noted in his letter that the applicants endured a lengthy
application and testing period that lasted from April to November, 2012 and included a written
exam, physical agility test, and an oral interview. Evaluation and compilation of test results was
performed by an independent agency, Institute for Public Safety Personnel, Inc. Upon a motion by
Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the fast was accepted and approved effective January
1, 2013.
APPROVE AGREEMENT TO EXTEND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AMBULANCE STAFFING
AGREEMENT — MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND
Fire Chief Steve Cox submitted an agreement to extend the above existing agreement with Memorial
Hospital for ambulance staffing until a new agreement can be drawn up. Therefore, upon a motion by
Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the extension of the 2012 agreement was approved
until March 1, 2013.
APPROVE 2013 -2014 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the 2013 -2014 Collective
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
YEAR TO DATE
PART I OFFENSES
2011
2012
CHANGE
2( 0111
2f 0121
CHANGE
MURDER
2
2
0
9
15
6
RAPE
6
2
4
58
51
- 7
ROBBERY
22
29
7
354
284
- 70
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
15
20
5
250
218
- 32
BURGLARY RESIDENT
157
103
54
1540
1213
327
BURGLARY NON
65
26
39
567
398
169
RESIDENT
284
220
64
3196
2605
591
LARCENY
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
28
25
3
295
255
40
3
5
2
41
33
8
ARSONS
582
432
150
6310
5072
1238
GRAND TOTAL
FIRE DEPARTMENT
DENY GRIEVANCE — SHAWN KUMINECZ
Mr. Cottrell stated a Grievance was filed by Firefighter Shawn Kuminecz asking for an additional
twenty -two (22) hours of pay he believes he was entitled to. After review of the letter from the Local
Union President and Fire Chief Steve Cox's letter, Mr. Cottrell stated the Board denies his grievance
and accepts the recommendation of Chief Cox. Therefore, upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by
Mr. Taylor and carried, the Board denied the Grievance filed by Shawn Kiminecz, and accepted
Chief Cox's recommendation that he be paid for two (2) hours of overtime and denied the additional
twenty -two (22) hours pay.
APPROVE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT 2013 -2014 HIRING LIST
In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox requested the Board approve the hiring list attached
to his letter, for 2013 -2014. Chief Cox noted in his letter that the applicants endured a lengthy
application and testing period that lasted from April to November, 2012 and included a written
exam, physical agility test, and an oral interview. Evaluation and compilation of test results was
performed by an independent agency, Institute for Public Safety Personnel, Inc. Upon a motion by
Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the fast was accepted and approved effective January
1, 2013.
APPROVE AGREEMENT TO EXTEND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AMBULANCE STAFFING
AGREEMENT — MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND
Fire Chief Steve Cox submitted an agreement to extend the above existing agreement with Memorial
Hospital for ambulance staffing until a new agreement can be drawn up. Therefore, upon a motion by
Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the extension of the 2012 agreement was approved
until March 1, 2013.
APPROVE 2013 -2014 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the 2013 -2014 Collective
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Bargaining Agreement between South Bend Firefighters' Local 362 and the City of South Bend was
accepted and approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 75-2012 — ESTABLISHING THE 2013 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR
THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT
Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the following Resolution was
approved by the Board of Safety.
RESOLUTION NO. 75 -2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE 2013 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR
THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is empowered by
law to establish rules and regulations for the South Bend Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of South Bend that the Fire Department
holidays be set with certainty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Safety of the City of
South Bend:
SECTION I. That all firefighters who work 24 -hour shifts are not entitled to holidays off,
SECTION II. That for all firefighters who work 24 -hour shifts, Critical Duty Days are as
set forth in Article 25 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the year 2013, which is in
force in 2013 per Article 33 of the Agreement.
SECTION III. That all firefighters who are assigned to work a four or five day work
week, shall have 80 office hours of holidays, and the following holidays shall apply:
New Year's Day
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 21, 2013
Good Friday
Friday, March 29, 2013
Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2013
Independence Day
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Labor Day
Monday, September 2, 2013
Veteran's Day
Monday, November 11, 2013
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Day after Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29, 2013
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Adopted this 19th day of December, 2012,
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s /Patrick D. Cottrell, President
s /Eddie L. Miller, Member
s /Luther Taylor, Member
s /Laura A. Vasquez, Member
s /John Collins, Member
Attest:
s /Linda Martin, Clerk
FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT -- NOVEMBER 2012
Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted to the Board the monthly report for November 2012 compiled by
the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. Chief Cox pointed out that structure fires
are significantly higher than last year due to a large commercial fire in November at the Plumrose
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Manufacturer. He noted the fire occurred right before Thanksgiving when the cooler was full of
hams and meat that were to be shipped out to stores. Chief Cox noted the Fire fighter's responded
fast and did a good job of getting the fire contained. Mr. Cottrell stated if there were no objections,
the Board would accept the report for filing as presented.
A summary is as follows:
November
1
November
2011
2012
STRUCTURE FIRES
Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents
(Estimates)
$125,100.00 $304,600.00
INSPECTIONS
(Fire Prevention/Inspection Bureau)
244 Inspections
200 Inspections
1
79 Re-Inspections
64 Re-Inspections
INVESTIGATIONS
(Police /Fire Arson Bureau)
21
23
Investigations
Investigations
3
5
Arson
Arson
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Cottrell announced the Board of Safety would hold a Special meeting on Thursday, December
27, 2012, at 8:00 a.m. to present the Findings of Fact in the case of Charges No. 2012 -05 against
Christopher Bortone, and Charges No. 2012 -07 against Jack Stilp.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Patrick P,. Cottrelll,," President
Laura A. Vasquez, Me b r
Eddie Miller, Member /J—
Member
Luther Taylor,
ATTEST:
Linda M. Martin, Clerk
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The Board of Public Safety met in a Special Meeting at 8:11 a.m. on Thursday, December 27, 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 and Board Attorney Andrea Beachkofsky.
The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13`h Floor County City
Building, South Bend, Indiana.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
APPROVE FINDINGS OF FACT – CHARGES NO. 2012-05 – CHRISTOPHER BORTONE
On June 27, 2012, Police Chief Charles Hurley filed disciplinary Charges against South Bend Police
Officer Christopher Bortone, pursuant to I.C. 36- 8 -3 -4, Officer Bortone contested the charges and
requested a hearing before the Board. On December 4, 2012, a hearing of Charges No. 2012 -05 was
held. The Board now presented its Findings of Fact regarding the Charges, for approval. Upon a
motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Findings of Fact as presented were
approved and signed. The Board of Public Safety found that for his actions, Officer Christopher
Bortone shall be terminated from the South Bend Police Department effective immediately.
APPROVE FINDINGS OF FACT – CHARGES NO. 2012 -07 –JACK STILP
On September 19, 2012 Police Chief Charles Hurley filed disciplinary Charges against South Bend
Police Officer Jack Stilp, pursuant to LC. 36- 8- 3- 4.Officer Sti i contested the charges and requested
a hearing before the Board. On December 7, 2012, a hearing of Charges No. 2012 -07 was held. The
Board now presented its Findings of Fact regarding the Charges, for approval. Upon a motion by Mr.
Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Findings of Fact as presented were approved and
signed. Mr. Cottrell voted in opposition to the Findings of Fact as presented. The Board of Public
Safety found that for his actions, Officer Jack Stilp shall be suspended from the South Bend Police
Department for five (5) workdays without pay, which shall start at the election of the Police Chief.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:28 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Patric D. Cottrell, resident
aura Vasquez, Member
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Eddie Miller, Member
n Collins, Member
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Luther Taylor, Mem
ATTEST:
—Iiinda M. Martin; Cler