2025 07-16 Board of Public Safety Meeting Minutes

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JULY 16.2025 55 as more time for a parent to make a decision on surrendering a baby in 304 and state law in 301. For policy 304, Attorney Weiss mentioned the limited space in the baby box. Mr. Kirsits noted the box is on alarm system and triggers employees to rush to the box to tend to the surrendered baby. Upon a motion by Pam Claeys, seconded by Darryl Heller, Lexipol policy 304 was accepted. For policy 301, Attorney Taylor noted the attempt to address emergency responses such as safe driving procedures and siren use. He noted a new section that just deals with railroad crossings and references state law. Lexipol policy 301 was received instead of accepted in order to have more time to review the policy. 2. FILE QUARTERLY REPORT FOR TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES Chief Buchanon submitted the quarterly report for travel and training expenses which totaled $2,422. Assistant Chief Mike Damiano was available to answer questions for the board in Chief Buchanon's absence. Ms. Claeys noted it seemed like there wasn't a lot of training. Assistant Chief Damiano stated a lot of it was done in-house at the station and sometimes not tracked until the end. Mr. Heller asked what peer fitness training is. Assistant Chief Damiano stated it was certified instructors working with recruits in the recruit academy on physical training. He emphasized that peer training helps prevent injuries down the road. SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT Quarterly Travel d Training E x pe nxs: Apr I W une 2025 '* GrJ R. Bneharron, Fire Chler MONTHLY FXPFNSF 11MUSOFATTENOM t1ESTINATION JUSTIFICATION COST j EXKNSES 61C Chris Baker Hwuan, T% Indiana National Guard $1689.on May - pSBq Cant- Brent Varrih—a May r9-23 Teaaa $area Training Aldaim, W.I. meal. June $833 Chief Buchanon indlanap011S, IN Board Meeting $W 611812025 Indiana Flra Chiefs Assoc. meal perdiem FF Bevan LalGla Hollywood, FL EMS Conference sponsored by W3 J une 8-3 I ndla ma DIstrlct 7 Healthcare meal perdiern Paige Burkus, 5. DeC yter, T. King, W-tield, IN S3e6 Peer Fitness Tra Icing T. McGrath, TP1atz,A Tuttle 611612e25 meal perdiem QUARTER TOTAL • $2,422 3. FILE MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT JUNE 2025 Chief Buchanon submitted the monthly statistical analysis report for June 2025. Ms. Claeys asked how 1000 inspections were done in a month. Assistant Chief Damiano stated they have been very busy and the inspectors are making several inspections a day for facilities that require that licensing. He noted there are also firefighters that do inspections on their day off in addition to the full-time inspectors. He stated the Brycer System has also assisted in compliance with reports and follow ups.