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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/2015 Board of Public Safety MeetingPUBLIC AGENDA SESSION JULY 15, 2015 50 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:19 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 in the Auditorium, South Bend Police Department, 701 W. Sample St., South Bend, Indiana, with Board President John Collins and Board Members Eddie Miller, Luther Taylor, and Daniel Jones present. Also present was Police Chief Ronald Teachman, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorneys Jessica Brock and Stephanie Steele. Board members discussed the following agenda items: - Swearing In of Officers Police Chief Ronald Teachman stated he is requesting the Board swear in three (3) new officers. He added he will also be promoting two (2) officers that will require their badge pinning. Chief Teachman suggested it would make better sense to do the promotions during the swearing -in since they are all being pinned. President John Collins agreed and suggested all promotions and swearing - in's that require pinning, be done at once so the families can leave. The Board agreed to do the pinning of the badges, and then take a recess to allow the families to leave. - Discussion — Revised Job Description Chief Teachman stated he will be asking the Board to proceed with a draft job description for the Investigative Chief position, that is currently still under works. He noted it still needs Legal and Human Resources approval. He added he is seeking the Board's input on the job description and explained that the job duties have changed substantially since it was put into the duty manual originally. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m. ATTEST: �! Linda M .Martin, Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC 'ETY J Collins, President Eddie Miller, Member Luther Taylor MX er Daniel Jonel, Member EXECUTIVE SESSION JULY 15, 2015 The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 8:33 a.m. The meeting was held in the Auditorium, South Bend Police Department, 701 W. Sample St., South Bend, Indiana, for the purposes specified in I.C.5- 14- 1.5 -6.I (b)(6)A). Board President John Collins and Board Members Eddie Miller, Luther Taylor, and Daniel Jones were present. Also present were Attorney Stephanie Steele, and Judge Roland Chamblee. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as specified in the Public Notice. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Jo -' ollins, President EXECUTIVE SESSION JULY 15, 2015 51 Eddie Miller, Member i tt C <.1 Luther Taylor, Mernber Daniel Jone , ber ATTEST: 4-L .-Lr . inda M. Martin, Clerk REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 2015 The Board of Public Safety met in the Regular Meeting at 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, with Board President John Collins and Board Members Eddie Miller, Luther Taylor, and Daniel Jones present. Also present were Police Chief Ronald Teachman, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorneys Jessica Brock, and Stephanie Steele. The meeting was held in the Auditorium, South Bend Police Department, 701 W. Sample St., South Bend, Indiana. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mr. Jones requested that clarification be noted for the Minutes of the June 17, 2015 Regular Meeting to explain the reason he abstained from the votes on the grievances for Sergeant David Beaty and Sergeant Wayne Bomber was due to the fact that he was not present at the Grievance Hearings. Upon a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of June 17, 2015 and the Special Meetings of July 2 and July 13, 2015 with the noted changes. POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVE HIRING AND SWEARING IN OF PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICERS CALEB MICHAEL JACKSON ANDREW WILLIAM REAM - MATTHEW THOMAS RYAN In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman recommended that the above listed individuals be accepted for employment on a probationary basis with the South Bend Police Department. In his letter to the Board, Chief Teachman stated they have met the requirements of the application process of the South Bend Police Department and graduated from the Indiana Police Academy on Friday, July 10, 2015. Chief Teachman introduced the three (3) candidates and stated they all recently graduated from the Police Academy, and did well in their class. Chief Teachman stated Andrew Ream worked previously as a carpenter, and his goal is to apply those skills to build a better South Bend. Caleb Jackson had done volunteer work in public service previously and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. Matthew Ryan is the son of a thirty (30) year veteran Police Detective. Upon a motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation to hire the above individuals was approved. Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and administered the Oath of Office to the above listed individuals. The family members pinned the badges on the officers. Deputy Chief of Staff Brian Pawlowski congratulated the officers. He explained the Mayor was not able to be present but if he was here, he would probably tell them it's an incredible time to be a Police Officer, with a lot of opportunity. Mr. Pawlowski stated in our City, the relationship between the community and the Police grows better every day. He encouraged the officers to seek out advice and knowledge from officers that have been with the City for a long time. Mr. Pawlowski congratulated the applicants. The Board wished them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Police Department. REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 2015 52 FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE HIRING, AND SWEARING IN OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTERS - DREW NIEDBALA - WAYNE BATTEAST 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 Drew Niedbala is currently certified as a Firefighter I /II, EMT, and Hazmat First Responder Awareness and Operations through the State of Indiana Department of Homeland Security, and currently works part-time as an on -call firefighter for the Clay Fire Territory. He will be required to attend, and successfully complete, the South Bend Fire Department Recruit Academy when it is offered next. Chief Cox stated Wayne Batteast has completed a twenty (20) week recruit academy successfully and obtained the required certifications of Firefighter 1 and 2 and EMT. Fire Chief Steve Cox welcomed the new Firefighters being sworn in and stated the only thing he wanted to add is to remind them to please remember that while they're discharging their duties, they wear the City logo on their sleeve and represent the City and all Fire and Police personnel. He added please make the citizens and the City proud. He stated Mr. Niedbala will get pinned when he graduates from the academy. Chief Cox stated he is extremely pleased to have both candidates. Upon a motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation to hire the above listed individuals was approved. Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and administered the Oath of Office to the above listed individuals. Mr. Batteast's family pinned his badge on him. The Board wished them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Fire Department. POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTION — KAYLA MILLER Police Chief Ronald Teachman recommended that Patrolman 2 d Class Kayla Miller be promoted to the rank of Patrolman 1St Class effective August 15, 2015. Chief Teachman stated in a letter to the Board that Ms. Miller has successfully completed three (3) years of service with the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried, the recommended promotion was approved. APPROVE PROMOTION TO SERGEANT IN SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT — RYAN O'NEILL In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman recommended that Patrolman First Class Ryan O'Neill be promoted to the rank of Sergeant in Special Assignment with a probationary period of one year, in the Uniform Division, 3`d Detail /Patrol. In his letter Chief Teachman stated PFC O'Neill was sworn on the Police Department on March 22, 2000. Upon a motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommended promotion was approved. Sergeant O'Neill's family members pinned his badge on the officer. APPROVE PROMOTION TO SERGEANT IN SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT — MARTIN MULLINS In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman recommended that Patrolman First Class Martin Mullins be promoted to the rank of Sergeant in Special Assignment with a probationary period of one year, in the Uniform Division, 3`d Detail /Patrol. In his letter Chief Teachman stated PFC Mullins was sworn on the Police Department on September 14, 2005. Upon a motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommended promotion was approved. Sergeant Mullin's family members pinned his badge on the officer. APPROVE PROMOTION TO SERGEANT IN SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT — HARVEY MILLS In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman recommended that Patrolman First Class Harvey Mills be promoted to the rank of Sergeant in Special Assignment with a probationary period of one year, in the Uniform Division, 3rd Detail /Patrol. In his letter Chief Teachman stated PFC Mills was sworn on the Police Department on July 17, 1993. Upon a motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommended promotion was approved. Sergeant Mill's family members pinned his badge on the officer. BOARD RECESSES REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 2015 53 Mr. Collins announced the Board would take a short recess at 9A8 a.m. Chief Teachman invited the family members of the newly sworn officers to a reception outside the room. He noted they are welcome to stay, the meeting is a public meeting, but he would offer refreshments and picture taking opportunities outside. BOARD RECONVENES The Board reconvened their Regular Meeting at 9:55 a.m. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — MICHAEL SUTH President John Collins stated that Police Chief Ronald Teachman submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Sergeant Michael Suth effective August 2, 2015. Chief Teachman noted that he has served the Department admirably for twenty -three (23) years, four (4) months and two (2) days and is retiring in good standing. 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. Chief Teachman noted he will be sorely missed. Upon a motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. APPROVE REQUEST FOR VOLUNTARY DEMOTION TO PATROLMAN 1sT CLASS —CORI BAIR In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman requested the Board honor the request for voluntary demotion to Patrolman I't Class from Sergeant Cori Bair in order to return to the Uniform Patrol Division. Chief Teachman stated Patrolman Bair is seeking to move from the night shift to the day shift. The Chief stated there were no Sergeant openings on the day shift so a demotion was required to move to the day shift. Mr. Jones asked if that allows him to apply for a Sergeant position if an opening comes up. Chief Teachman stated he can. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried, the request for voluntary demotion was approved as outlined. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSIONS WILLETTA MILLER RANDY HIGHLAND Police Chief Ronald Teachman recommended that a Special Police Commission for Code Enforcement Officer be issued, until revoked, for the above listed individuals. These Commissions are issued for the purpose of writing citations for Ordinance violations where such violations have fines set by Superior Court Judges. The Commissions will also empower the individuals to enforce the Snow Route and Residential Snow Emergencies and to tow vehicles found to be in violation of these Ordinances. They do not include the carrying of a weapon or the powers of arrest. The aforementioned individuals have met the Commission requirements of the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the Special Police Commissions were approved. RESCIND SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSIONS - ED HUMPHREY - BRAD BRAYDON Police Chief Ronald Teachman requested the Board of Safety rescind the Special Police Commissions of the above listed individuals effective immediately. Chief Teachman informed the Board that these individuals are no longer in the employment of the City of South Bend. Upon a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Board rescinded the Special Police Commissions of the above individuals effective July 14, 2015. ACCEPT AND FILE DONATION TO SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Teachman, Police Department, advised the Board of a generous donation of $500.00 made to the South Bend Police Department Athletic League from Harold and Bonnie Brueseke. He read a letter sent to the Police Department commending the program and the positive effect it has over the youth of the City. Chief Teachman stated the Police Department is extremely grateful for their support in the continued efforts to encourage the youth of the City while building self - esteem. There being no further discussion, the donation was accepted and filed. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — JUNE 2015 REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 2015 54 President Collins stated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of June 2015, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: JUNE PART I OFFENSES 2014 MURDER RAPE ROBBERY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BURGLARY RESIDENT BURGLARY NON RESIDENT LARCENY MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT ARSONS GRAND TOTAL DR_AFTREVISED JOB DESCRIPTION — DIVISION CHIEF OF INVESTIGATIONS Chief Teachman stated at the Board's last meeting in June, he passed out a copy of the current job description for the Investigative Chief position for the Board to review. He stated he is asking the Board to approve the new job description prior to posting a vacancy with Chief Steve Smith resigning. Chief Teachman distributed the new proposed job description to the Board in draft form for their review and comments with the hopes of moving forward with their approval at the next regular meeting. Chief Teachman noted the same draft job description will be supplied to Human Resources and the Legal Department for their approval also. President Collins stated the Board would accept the draft form and take it under review. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE PERMANENT PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF CAPTAIN — MICHAEL HUMPHREY In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox stated that on July 16, 2014, Firefighter Michael Humphrey was placed in the position of Captain in Special Assignment. The assignment required several evaluations in order to determine his abilities in a leadership position. Chief Cox stated that Firefighter Humphrey has completed all requirements of the position he has occupied in outstanding fashion and he is therefore recommending that he be permanently promoted to the rank of Captain, no longer in Special Assignment, effective July 15, 2015. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation for promotion was accepted and approved. APPROVE FINDINGS OF FACTS — MICHAEL BROWN Upon a motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the Board approved the Findings of Facts in the matter of the discipline of Firefighter Michael Brown, with noted corrections. President Collins stated the Legal Department would need to revise the findings, due to an error in the time off which read forty (40), twenty -four (24) hour working days. The Board found that based on the evidence presented, Firefighter Brown did not violate the Fire Department Duty Manual § §300.00(2), the deliberate or gross neglect of duty, any act of incompetence, knowingly interfering with the assigned task or duty of another, or failing to submit any necessary reports in accordance with department policy, but did violate § §300.00(11)(E), use of derogatory language; and § §300.00(11)(F), discourteous conduct toward the public and other personnel. Based on those Findings, the Board determined that Firefighter Michael Brown be suspended without pay for the equivalent of one - hundred, twenty (120), eight (8) hour workdays, commencing on June 26, 2015, calculated upon his work schedule in February, 2015. Further, he shall be reduced from the rank of Engineer to Firefighter 2 for a period of twelve (12) months commencing June 26, 2015. President Collins stated the Board would not sign the Findings today, but wait for the corrected version. ACCEPT AND APPROVE DECLARATION FOR RETIREMENT — SCOTT AMBROSE President Collins advised that Fire Chief Steve Cox has submitted to the Board the Application and JUNE YEAR TO DATE 2015 CHANGE 2014 2015 CHANGE 0 1 + I 7 9 + 2 5 4 1 49 32 - 17 30 30 0 128 166 + 38 29 17 12 118 118 0 75 82 + 7 376 393 + 17 30 24 + 4 126 130 + 4 304 364 + 60 1410 1610 + 200 17 42 + 25 127 179 + 52 3 5 + 2 12 14 + 2 493 579 + 86 2353 2651 + 298 DR_AFTREVISED JOB DESCRIPTION — DIVISION CHIEF OF INVESTIGATIONS Chief Teachman stated at the Board's last meeting in June, he passed out a copy of the current job description for the Investigative Chief position for the Board to review. He stated he is asking the Board to approve the new job description prior to posting a vacancy with Chief Steve Smith resigning. Chief Teachman distributed the new proposed job description to the Board in draft form for their review and comments with the hopes of moving forward with their approval at the next regular meeting. Chief Teachman noted the same draft job description will be supplied to Human Resources and the Legal Department for their approval also. President Collins stated the Board would accept the draft form and take it under review. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE PERMANENT PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF CAPTAIN — MICHAEL HUMPHREY In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox stated that on July 16, 2014, Firefighter Michael Humphrey was placed in the position of Captain in Special Assignment. The assignment required several evaluations in order to determine his abilities in a leadership position. Chief Cox stated that Firefighter Humphrey has completed all requirements of the position he has occupied in outstanding fashion and he is therefore recommending that he be permanently promoted to the rank of Captain, no longer in Special Assignment, effective July 15, 2015. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the recommendation for promotion was accepted and approved. APPROVE FINDINGS OF FACTS — MICHAEL BROWN Upon a motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the Board approved the Findings of Facts in the matter of the discipline of Firefighter Michael Brown, with noted corrections. President Collins stated the Legal Department would need to revise the findings, due to an error in the time off which read forty (40), twenty -four (24) hour working days. The Board found that based on the evidence presented, Firefighter Brown did not violate the Fire Department Duty Manual § §300.00(2), the deliberate or gross neglect of duty, any act of incompetence, knowingly interfering with the assigned task or duty of another, or failing to submit any necessary reports in accordance with department policy, but did violate § §300.00(11)(E), use of derogatory language; and § §300.00(11)(F), discourteous conduct toward the public and other personnel. Based on those Findings, the Board determined that Firefighter Michael Brown be suspended without pay for the equivalent of one - hundred, twenty (120), eight (8) hour workdays, commencing on June 26, 2015, calculated upon his work schedule in February, 2015. Further, he shall be reduced from the rank of Engineer to Firefighter 2 for a period of twelve (12) months commencing June 26, 2015. President Collins stated the Board would not sign the Findings today, but wait for the corrected version. ACCEPT AND APPROVE DECLARATION FOR RETIREMENT — SCOTT AMBROSE President Collins advised that Fire Chief Steve Cox has submitted to the Board the Application and REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 2015 55 Declaration for Retirement for Firefighter Scott Ambrose effective June 26, 2015. Chief Cox noted that Mr. Ambrose was appointed to the Fire Department on July 16, 1997, and has served with loyalty and diligence. Chief Cox j oined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, distinguished years of 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 retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE DECLARATION FOR RETIREMENT — JAMES BURKUS President Collins advised that Fire Chief Steve Cox has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Firefighter lames Burkus effective July 1, 2015. Chief Cox noted that Mr. Burkus was appointed to the Fire Department on March 1, 1978, and has served with loyalty and diligence. Chief Cox joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, distinguished years of 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 retirement was accepted and approved. APPROVE REVISED DUTY MANUAL Attached to a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted a revised South Bend Fire Department Duty Manual. In his letter, Chief Cox requested the Board approve the revision that was submitted for review at the June 17, 2015 Board of Public Safety meeting. Upon a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried, the Board approved the revised Duty Manual. FILING OF QUARTERLY TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENDITURES REPORT - APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE 2015 Fire Chief Steve Cox submitted to the Board a written Quarterly Travel and Training Expenditures Report for the period of April, May, and June 2015. The report summarizes travel and training expenditures for the South Bend Fire Department personnel during this quarterly period. There being no questions concerning this report, the Quarterly Report for Travel and Training Expenditures was accepted and filed. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — JUNE 2015 Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted to the Board the monthly report for June 2015 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department, Mr. Collins stated if there were no objections, the Board would accept the report for filing as presented. A summary is as follows: JUNE JUNE 2014 2015 STRUCTURE FIRES Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $212,200.00 L $96,822.00 INSPECTION DIVISION 297 Inspections 324 Total Inspections (61 Re-Inspections) (76 Re-Inspections) INVESTIGATION DIVISION 17 9 Investigations Investigations 2 Incendiary 3 Incendiary 7 Accidental 3 Accidental 0 Natural 0 Natural 8 Undetermined 3 Undetermined ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 2015 56 BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Collins, President Eddie Miller, Member Luther Taylor, N er Daniel Jone , ember ATTEST: L'nda M. Martin, Clerk