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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
May 2, 2011
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman
Charles Bennett, Commissioner
Hank Friedrichs III, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Also Present: Chris Truty, Deputy Fire Chief
John Dahlberg, Chief of Police
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Friedrichs to accept the
minutes of the March 14, 2011, Open Meeting.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron
Nays: None Abstain: Bennett, Powers Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Dahlberg reported the department is at the authorized strength of 82 sworn, which includes the
newest officer currently at the academy. Chief Dahlberg discussed personnel staffing levels and recent
manpower constraints the department is experiencing. The Chief also provided a brief report on the
opening of the Randhurst theatre Friday night and made the Board aware that the department is
committed to helping Randhurst maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to families by maintaining as
high a visible presence as possible. The Chief also provided a brief update on current crime statistics
and discussion followed.
The police department sergeants test resulted in 23 applications, which is the highest number of
applications since 1988. The written test is scheduled for July 20 and the assessment center will be
held on August 17
Chief Dahlberg reminded the commissioners of the upcoming dates for police officer testing. As of
tonight, the department has received 310 applications.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Deputy Chief Truty distributed to the Board members copies of the 2010 Fire Department Annual Report.
He also provided an update on current legislation in Springfield regarding the hiring process for
firefighters and there was a brief discussion.
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 6:12 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
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The Board returned to Open Session at 6:13 p.m. with everyone present.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chief Dahlberg discussed the timeline for scheduling oral interviews, which will be dependent on the
midyear budget review. There was a discussion regarding the midyear budget meetings and members of
the BOFPC expressed interest in attending a meeting.
The next meeting will be on June 6, 2011, at 5:30 p.m.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner
Skowron to adjourn at 6:35 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Bennett, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rh de, Execut' to Chief John Dahlberg
Minutes approved by:
Geo K. B se, Chairman Date
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