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The Board of Public Safety met in a Special Meeting at 9:05 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2015, with
Board President John Collins and Board Members Eddie Miller, Luther Taylor, and Daniel Jones
present. Also present were Fire Chief Stephen Cox, Mayor Peter Buttigieg, and Attorney Jessica
Brock. The meeting was held in the CPAT Building, Luther J. Taylor Sr. Fire Safety Training
Center, 710 E. Sample St., South Bend, Indiana.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
APPROVE HIRING AND SWEARING IN OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTERS
- JONATHAN KNEPP
-MELISSA CLARK o
- ERIN TIBBS
In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox recommended that the above listed individuals be
accepted for employment on a probationary basis with the South Bend Fire Department. In his letter
to the Board, Chief Cox stated they have met the requirements of the application process of the
South Bend Fire Department and completed a twenty (20) week recruit academy, successfully
obtaining the required certifications including Firefighter 1 and 2 and EMT. Upon a motion made by
Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carded, the recommendation was approved.
Assistant Chief John Cortier welcomed everyone and noted there would be two (2) ceremonies
today; the LaPorte Fire Department's training academy graduates and South Bend's recruits.
Fire Chief Stephen Cox welcomed everyone and congratulated the recruits on the success at their
rigorous training. He stated they all have a responsibility that is just beginning today, adding it is
important that they maintain their current level of confidence, and it's important that they form a
bond with their fellow officers to keep each other safe. Chief Cox noted they will be seen as role
models in the community they will be out in daily, and will take care of people in the worst of
situations. He thanked the family members for their support in this difficult career.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg thanked Chief Cox and his crew for the terrific work they do. He added he is
delighted by this partnership with the LaPorte Fire Department, noting there is talk about partnering
a lot, but this is a chance to do it. Mayor Buttigieg congratulated the new Firefighters on their
success on their very intense training. He stated every one of them is going to be a representative of
the City, but they are one of the few that wear the logo of the City on their sleeves. He congratulated
and thanked the family members and friends of the new firefighters and noted they also serve the
community with the support they give.
Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and administered the Oath of Office to the above listed
individuals. The Board wished them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Fire Department.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:47 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Eddie Miller, Member
Jo ollins, Member
Luther Taylor, ]pt *er
ATTEST:
JaM. Martin, Clerk