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MAY 02, 2025 1 <br /> <br />I. REGULAR MEETING <br />The Police Merit Board met at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 02, 2025 with Board Members Dan Jones, <br />Pam Claeys, Gene Eyster, Ray Owens, and Brantley Taylor present. Also, Assistant City Attorney <br />Adam Taylor, Assistant City Attorney Kylie Connell and Board Clerk Theresa Heffner were <br />present. The meeting was held at the Board of Public Works Conference Room, 13th Floor of the <br />County City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana and virtually via Microsoft <br />Teams at the following link: <br />https://tinyurl.com/PoliceMerit5225 <br /> <br />A. INTRODUCTION <br />The meeting was introduced by the assistant city attorney, Adam Taylor who welcomed <br />everyone and explained his role in advising the board. He also mentioned that there would <br />be a brief orientation for members after the meeting. <br /> <br />B. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS <br />Board members introduced themselves, sharing their names and community involvement. <br />Participants included Dan Jones, Brantley Taylor, Ray Owens, Pam Claeys, and Gene <br />Eyster. Attorney Taylor called roll and confirmed the presence of the Board Members. <br /> <br />Agenda Overview: Attorney Taylor provided a quick read-through of the agenda, which <br />included items such as electing officers, setting the schedule of meetings, and discussing <br />proposed bylaws and rules. <br /> <br />C. ELECT PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND SECRETARY <br />Gene Eyster nominated Dan Jones to be president, seconded by Brantley Taylor. Dan Jones <br />accepted the nomination. Brantley Taylor nominated Pam Claeys to be Vice President, <br />seconded by Dan Jones. Pam Claeys accepted the nomination. Ray Owens nominated <br />Brantley Taylor to be Secretary, seconded by Pam Claeys. Brantley Taylor accepted the <br />nomination. Attorney Taylor advised that city staff will assist the Secretary with drafting <br />and preparing minutes. <br /> <br />All were accepted and carried by roll call. <br /> <br /> <br />D. SET SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS <br />The board discussed and agreed on scheduling meetings on the second Thursday of each <br />month at 10:00 AM. The first meeting is set for June 12th. A location for the meetings is <br />to be determined. <br /> <br /> Attorney Connell noted that the police department would prefer business hours Tuesday <br />through Thursday, because they alternate shift, 4 on and three off, so the Chief’s work <br />Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. <br /> <br /> <br />