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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/20/13 Board of Public Safety MinutesPUBLIC AGENDA SESSION MARCH 20 2013 26 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in the 13`h 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 Assistant Police Chief Gary Horvath and Attorney Andrea Beachkofsky. Fire Chief Stephen Cox was absent. Board members discussed the following agenda items: - Letter from Common Council Ms. Beachkofsky stated the Council does not want a letter or response from the Board of Safety at this time. She noted they informed her they will contact the Board at a later date. She added the Legal Department was given Case Law to review by the Council's attorney. Ms. Beachkofsky stated the item should be tabled at this time. - Addition to the Agenda Ms. Beachkofsky stated a letter of Request for Administrative Leave without pay for Patrolman Jeff Mckee from Police Chief Teachman needed to be added to the agenda, it was inadvertently left off. - Findings of Fact — Kuminecz Grievance Ms. Beachkofsky stated she needs to have this item tabled at this time. - Addition to the Agenda Ms. Martin, Clerk, stated there is an addition to the agenda under the Fire Department of a Retirement. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Ms. Beachkofsky declared the meeting adjourned at 8:13 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY w Patrick Cottrell, Member Laura A. Vasquez, Member Eddie Miller, Member John ppCollins, Member Luther Taylor, Mem ATTEST: ;nda M .Martin, Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION MARCH 20, 2013 The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 8:20 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)(2)(A)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 Stephen Cox, Assistant Fire Chief Gary Horvath, and 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 9:12 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ATTEST: -41ida M. Martin, Clerk MARCH 20, 2013 27 BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Patrickk1� Cottrell, Member Vasquez, Member Member John Collins, Member a Luther Taylor, Member( REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2013 The Board of Public Safety met in the Regular Meeting at 9:17 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, with Board President Patrick Cottrell, and Board Members Laura Vasquez, Eddie Miller, John Collins, and Luther Taylor present. Board member was absent. Also present were Assistant Police Chief Gary Horvath, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorney Andrea Beachkofsky. The meeting was held in the Board Conference Room, 13141 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 February 20, 2013; and the Special Meeting of March 1, 2013. POLICE DEPARTMENT RESET HEARING OF CHARGES NO. 2013 -03 — PATRICIA BYRD Ms. Beachkofsky stated the Common Council Chambers are available on three of the suggested dates for the Hearing. Mr. Cottrell noted the Board decided on Friday, April 26, 2013, for the Hearing date. Ms. Beachkofsky requested the Board also set a request for Discovery deadline, or authorize the Hearing Officer, Joseph Simeri to set that date. Therefore, upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Board approved Friday, April 26, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers on the 4 1 floor of the County -City Building, for the Hearing of Charges No. 2013 -03, and authorized Mr. Simeri to set a Pre -trial Hearing to set the Discovery deadline dates in conjunction with Ms. Beachkofsky and Attorney Thomas Dixon. TABLE RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM COMMON COUNCIL Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the response to Councilman Davis's letter was tabled until the next regular meeting of the Board of Public Safety. APPROVE 2013 SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSIONS In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman recommended that a Special Police Commissions be issued or renewed for the year 2013 to the following individual 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 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2013 28 vehicles found to be in violation of these 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 Officer: - Ed Williams Police Chief Ronald Teachman recommended that a Special Police Commission be issued or renewed for the year 2013 to the following individual 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: - Emily Sexton Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the recommendations for Special Police Commissions were approved for 2013 as outlined above. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — PATROLMAN RICHARD MCGEE In a letter to the Board, Chief Ronald Teachman submitted an Application and Declaration for Retirement for Patrolman Richard McGee effective May 11, 2013. Chief Teachman noted that Patrolman McGee has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last twenty- three (23) years, seven (7) months, and twenty -one (21) days. Chief Teachman 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 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH -- JANUARY 2013 — KYLE DOMBROWSKI AND CORI BAIR In a letter to the Board, Chief Ronald Teachmen stated that Patrolman Kyle Dombrowski and Sergeant Cori Bair were selected as Employees of the Month for January, 2013. 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, Division Chief Gary Horvath stated that on January 6, 2013, Patrolman Dombrowski responded to a purse larceny at Memorial Hospital. He reviewed the security camera footage and went to the suspect's home and interviewed the suspect. Subsequently stolen credit cards were used. Patrolman Dombrowski worked with Sergeant Bair and obtained a search warrant and returned to the suspect's home to search it. They also scoured the neighborhood and recovered the purse and several items stolen. Chief Horvath noted the officers went above and beyond on the case which resulted in the apprehension and arrest of the suspect. Mr. Cottrell stated the Board would accept Chief Teachman's recommendation of the two officers as Employees of the Month for January 2013, as outlined in his letter. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — FEBRUARY 2013 Division Chief Gary Horvath stated that as of today, there is an 11 % decrease in Part 1 crimes overall. Mr. Cottrell indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of February, 2013, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: FEBRUARY FEBRUARY YEAR TO DATE PART I OFFENSES 2012 2013 CHANGE (2012) 2013 CHANGE MURDER 2 0 2 4 1 3 RAPE 5 1 4 8 7 _ 1 ROBBERY 13 22 + 0 30 35 + 5 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 12 9 - 3 24 21 BURGLARY RESIDENT 65 60 - 5 169 145 3 24 BURGLARY NON RESIDENT 30 10 - 20 78 31 47 LARCENY 199 I65 - 34 396 367 29 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 19 22 + 3 39 54 + 15 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2013 ARSONS 0 I+ 1 0 2 GRAND TOTAL 345 290 - 55 748 663 29 2 85 APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE — MCKEE In a letter to the Board, Chief Teachman, Police Department, stated that Patrolman Jeff McKee was charged with Operating While Intoxicated (Class A Misdemeanor); Operating While Intoxicated (Class C Misdemeanor), Cause #46D031302CM00680 in Laporte County, Indiana. Chief Teaclunan is requesting the Board, pursuant to IC 36 -8 -3 -4 (n), place Patrolman Jeff McKee on Administrative Leave without pay until the disposition of the criminal charges in the trial court. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Administrative Leave without pay was approved pursuant to IC 36- 8- 3 -4(n) with the start dated to be effective the first date Patrolman McKee would return from a previous unpaid leave, the date to be determined by Chief Teachman. FIRE DEPARTMENT TABLE FINDINGS OF FACTS — SHAWN KUMINECZ Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the Board tabled the Findings of Facts until their next regular meeting. APPROVE EXTENTION OF CONTRACT — MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND INC. Fire Chief Stephen Cox presented a renewal of the Children's Hospital Ambulance Staffing Contract with Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Inc., through April 1, 2013, or until the terms of the new agreement are finalized. Chief Cox stated this contract has been in effect for twenty (20) years and the City Attorney is working on new contract terms, so they are requesting the old one be extended until April 1, 2013. Mr. Taylor noted the contract is a three (3) party contract with the Board of Works, Board of Safety, and Memorial Hospital. Upon a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the extension of the contract was approved as outlined. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — FEBRUARY 2013 Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted to the Board the monthly report for February 2013 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. Chief Cox noted there was a double fatality on February 11 due to a house fire. He informed the Board that he was just told the third victim that was pulled from the fire, passed away last week. Chief Cox stated the investigation is ongoing and they hope to have a conclusion within a week. Mr. Cottrell stated if there were no objections, the Board would accept the report for filing as presented. A summary is as follows: FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2012 2013 STRUCTURE FIRES Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $126,201.01 1 $275,400.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention/Ins ection Bureau) 367 Inspections 342 Total Inspections (130 Re-Inspections) (1 02 Re -Ins ection) INVESTIGATIONS (Police/Fire Arson Bureau) 10 8 Investigations Investigations 0 1 Arson Arson ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — FIREFIGHTE.R ROBERT A. SUDROVECH In a letter to the Board, Assistant Chief Todd Skwarcan submitted an Application and Declaration for Retirement for Firefighter Robert A. Sudrovech effective February 22, 2013. Assistant Chief Skwarcan noted that Firefighter Sudrovech has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last twenty three (23) years, and one (1) month. In his letter, Assistant Chief Skwarcan 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. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommendation for the retirement was accepted and approved. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2013 30 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Cottrell stated on behalf of the Board of Safety, he would like to thank and send out the Board's appreciation to all Firefighters and Police at the scene of a plane crash into a home that occurred this week. Division Chief Horvath commended the Street Department also, noting they are often overlooked and were a great help with equipment and traffic control. He noted they brought in the equipment to move the aircraft out of the residence. Fire Chief Cox stated the entire Public Works Department in general did a phenomenal job. Mr. Collins added Public Safety in general showed amazing skill, and noted their excellent training was apparent. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cottrell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:48 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Patri k D. Cottrell 'Presi enfj aura A. Vasquez, Member Eddie Miller, Member John Collins, Member K w� rJ Luther Taylor, Member ATTEST: C� inda M. Martin, Clerk