HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/04/2021 BOFPC MinutesV illage of Mount Prospect
911 E. Kensington Road Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
OPEN SESSION MINUTES
October 4th, 2021
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairperson Powers called the meeting to order at 5:52 p.m.
Roll Call: James Powers, Chairperson
Mark Busse, Commissioner
Rockne Bork, Commissioner
Jeanna Claussen, Commissioner
Excused: William Knee, Commissioner
Also Present: John Koziol, Police Chief
John Dolan, Fire Chief
Tom Wang, Deputy Fire Chief
Lisa Schillinger, BOFPC Secretary/Executive Assistant
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Powers asked for a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of June 7, 2021, July 14, 2021 and July 15,
2021.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bork and seconded by Commissioner Claussen to approve the Open Session Minutes of June 7,
2021, July 14, 2021 and July 15, 2021.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bork, Busse, Claussen, Powers Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Fire Chief Dolan reported the Collective Bargaining Agreement was approved by the Village Board in late August. The
department has implemented a directive regarding vaccination and testing requirements among fire personnel. The Union
was involved early on to establish guidelines of implementation. The Chief thanked the Commissioners for participating in
hiring interviews. There are currently no vacancies, but approximately 8-9 retirements are expected. In addition, there will
be 6 new hires as a result of the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District division agreement. A proposal will be coming
before the Village Board for approval. A Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative is being discussed which would lower eligibility
requirements for testing regarding paramedic school. Fire Chief reported Mitchell Winkelmann, a firefighter who was injured
during an off-duty accident, is making progress in rehabilitation and has received an improved outlook.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Koziol discussed the implementation of the Lateral Officer Program for hiring of certified police officers. The police
department will begin creating the application and recruiting strategies necessary. There are 3 recruits in the police basic
training academies and 1 who is in field training. There are still 2 vacancies in the department with the two remaining
candidates on the eligibility list currently in the hiring process.
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CLOSED SESSION
Chairperson Powers asked for a motion to go into closed session:
a. 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.
b. To Approve Closed Session Minutes of June 7, 2021, July 14, 2021 and July 15, 2021.
c. Semi -Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes for release to the Open Session Book.
A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Bork to go into Closed Session at 6:22 P.M.
Roil Call: Ayes: Bork, Busse, Claussen, Powers Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried,
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:10 p.m.
Roll Call: Chairperson Powers, Commissioner Bork, Commissioner Busse, Commissioner Claussen,
A motion was made by Commissioner Bork and seconded by Commissioner Claussen to keep Closed Session Minutes in
the Closed Session Book.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bork, Busse, Claussen, Powers Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
An invitation to the Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners Association for training for November 5'"-7'h 2021 was provided to
the Commissioners. If anyone is interested in attending, they may contact Lisa Schillinger for further information.
Police hiring interviews was tentatively scheduled for November 8"' and 9th 2021
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner
Claussen to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bork, Busse, Claussen, Powers Nays: None
Minutes transcribed by Lisa Schillinger, BOFPC Secretary.
Abstain: None Motion Carried
Minutes approved by: Nadu t �l�t
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