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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/26/2010 BFPC minutes Mount Prospect Village of Mount Prospect 112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 Phone BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS 847/870-5656 MINUTES October 26, 2010 Public Safety Building Fire Department Conference Room Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman Hank Friedrichs III, Commissioner James Powers, Commissioner Michaele Skowron, Commissioner Absent: Charles Bennett, Commissioner Also Present: Michael Figolah, Fire Chief John K. Dahlberg, Chief of Police Everette Hill, BOFPC Attorney George Wagner, Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Powers to accept the minutes of the September 13, 2010, Open Meeting. Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: Motion Carried POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Dahlberg reported the Police Department had four members avail themselves of the Village's retirement incentive package. This will leave the department with 81 sworn personnel on December 15 the effective date of their retirements. Sergeant Zboril will be promoted to the rank of Commander at the Village Board meeting on January 4, 2011. FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Deputy Chief Malcolm will be promoted to the position of Fire Chief on November 3 at the Village Board meeting. There was a brief discussion on next year's budget. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Powers to go into Closed Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 5:27 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried The Board returned to Open Session at 5:52 p.m. with everyone present. REVIEW PROPOSED RULE CHANGES The Board reviewed and discussed the proposed changes to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Rules and Regulations with Attorney Hill. The majority of the changes discussed were for clarification, consistency of language and changes in the testing process. There was an extensive discussion on proficiency in a foreign language and using a company called Language Testing International. Chairman Busse recommended adding a line to say any language covered by the agency the Board has obtained to BOFPC Minutes Page 1 of 2 10/26/10 measure proficiency. Mr. Hill provided the Board with an explanation on the Fair Promotions Act and veteran points for Fire only. There was also a brief discussion regarding the number of board members required for the oral interview panel and the Board agreed to leave it as it is. Mr. Hill will make the revisions and send the document back to the Board for their approval. OTHER BUSINESS The next meeting will be on November 29, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. Chief Dahlberg asked for direction on maintaining the Open and Closed Session minutes and the process for disposal of audio tapes. Mr. Hill recommended speaking to the Village Clerk. Chairman Busse complimented Dale Stewart on the Fire OPS 1 program he helped organize with other suburbs. Commission Skowron asked to make a motion recognizing Fire Chief Figolah for his work with the Board. A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Powers for the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to recognize the contributions, long years of service, the professionalism, the process, the raised bar for the standards that he expected his people to have and that he will be very m issed. Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried Fire Chief Figolah thanked the Board for their help and cooperation over the last years throughout the process. With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Powers to adjourn at 7:04 p.m. Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried BOFPC Minutes Page 2 of 2 10/26/10