HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/13/2010 BFPC minutesMourn Prospect Village of Mount Prospect
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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
September 13, 2010
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman
Charles Bennett, Commissioner
Hank Friedrichs III, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Also Present: Michael Figolah, Fire Chief
John Dahlberg, Police Chief
Phone
847/870 -5656
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Powers to accept the
minutes of the June 7, 2010, Open Meeting.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Friedrichs, Powers
Nays: None Abstain: Busse, Skowron Motion Carried
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Dahlberg reported the Police Department is down two officers and one CSO from authorized
strength. Chief Dahlberg also announced the following promotions, which will take place September 21,
2010, at the Village Board Meeting: Commander Timothy Janowick to Deputy Chief of Field Operations,
Sergeant Michael Eterno to Commander and Officer Anthony Addante to Sergeant. There was a brief
discussion regarding the promotions and their responsibilities.
Chairman Busse asked if the Police Chief had any comments on the Community Connections Center in
light of the center's recent anniversary. Chief Dahlberg commented that from a police perspective it has
accomplished everything the Village Board set out to accomplish in terms of creating an open line of
communication between that segment of the community and the Village officials.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Figolah reported on staffing and newly hired Firefighter /Paramedic Michael Murphy.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Powers to go into Closed
Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 5:40 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to Open Session at 5:52 p.m. with everyone present.
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REVIEW PROPOSED RULE CHANGES
Chief Figolah reported the legal department reviewed a copy of the proposed changes and determined
the document to be legally appropriate. After further review and discussion, the Board asked the Chief to
have their comments and recommendations forwarded to the Attorney for his review prior to discussion at
the next meeting.
Chief Figolah brought to the attention of the Board the section under education on proficiency in a foreign
language. A company called Language Testing International conducts proficiency testing for police and
fire departments all over the country. The company is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on
the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The cost of phone certification for an applicant is
approximately $130. After a brief discussion, the Board agreed to have Chief Figolah obtain more
information from the company.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Busse suggested contacting Mr. Hill for his availability before setting the next meeting date and
the Board agreed.
There was a brief discussion on the Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners Association Fall Conference.
At this time, no one plans to attend. There was also a brief discussion regarding the annual report to the
Village Board.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner
Skowron to adjourn at 6:52 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
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