HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/2011 BFPC MinutesMount Prospect Village of Mount Prospect
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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 11, 2011
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Phone
847/870 -5656
Commissioner Skowron called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and chaired the meeting until Chairman
Busse's arrival.
Roll Call: Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Charles Bennett, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Also Present: Michael Semkiu, Deputy Chief of Police
Chris Truty, Deputy Fire Chief
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Powers to accept the
minutes of the September 12, 2011, Open Session.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Abstain: Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Deputy Chief Semkiu reported David Carlson took the Oath of Office on September 26, 2011. Deputy
Chief Semkiu relayed a suggestion from Chief Dahlberg to cancel the November meeting and hold a
meeting in December. They decided to delay this decision until after the Fire Department Update.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Deputy Fire Chief Truty reported Chief Malcolm is working with the BOFPC Attorney on the changes to
the BOFPC Rules and Regulations to include the new hire statutes and Chief Malcolm hopes to present
the changes at the next meeting. Commissioner Powers suggested having the new version e- mailed to
all commissioners prior to the next meeting to allow time the commissioners to review the changes.
Deputy Chief Truty also made the Board aware of the fact that they will have to decide on extending the
current list for another year before the end of the year.
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, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to Open Session at 6:13 p.m. with everyone present from the previous session.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Board discussed several events the community has to look forward to before the end of the year.
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Chairman Busse arrived at 6:20 p.m. and the Board apprised him of tonight's topics and discussions.
The Board agreed the next meeting would be held on November 21 at 5:30 p.m.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner
Powers to adjourn at 6:37 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Bennett, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhode
Minutes approved by:
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