HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/2016 BFPC MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect
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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
June 23, 2016
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairperson Skowron called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
Roll Call: Michaele Skowron, Chairperson
Charles Bennett, Commissioner
Mark Busse, Commissioner
Jackie Hinaber, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Also Present: Brian Lambe[, Fire Chief
Phone
847/870-5656
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of May 2, 2016.
A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Bennett.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
REVIEW THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
FIREFIGHTER TESTING PROCESS TIMELINE
At the June meeting, the Board could not approve minutes or conduct business due to lack of a quorum;
however, they were able to discuss the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners. Based on this discussion, the Fire Chief was able to go to the attorney for clarification or
approval of the changes to be in line with the state law. Fire Chief Lambel stated there were 28 items he
brought to the attorney after the meeting. Fire Chief Lambel reviewed the 28 items discussed at the last
meeting, and he reviewed the timeline for the new hire test. Fire Chief Lambel is meeting again with the
attorney on Monday to finalize the changes and he will forward a final draft for review to the Board prior to
the next meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Fire Chief Lambel asked Chairperson Skowron to sign a certificate acknowledging completion of
probation for Philip Ellenbecker. Fire Chief Lambel provided a brief update on staffing, and a new
program the department has for training.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to go into closed session under Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) -
The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees
of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine
its validity and to approve the closed session minutes of May 2, 2016.
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to go into Closed
Session at 6:44 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
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The Board returned to open session, with everyone present from the previous session at 7:09 p.m.
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the continued hiring process for fire candidate Luke
Rypkema.
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Bennett.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Other Business
Chairperson Skowron reminded everyone that the next meeting is July 11, 2016.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner
Busse to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhode, Executive Secretary to Chief Timothy Janowick.
Minutes approved by:'�. /-'a-� ~ �' °✓`
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