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Mayor's Report 10/02/2012PROCLAMATION "NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" OCTOBER 2012 WHEREAS October, 2012 is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 19 is National Mammography Day; and WHEREAS, breast cancer is the most common cancer site, and the second deadliest cancer among women; and WHEREAS, the chance of invasive breast cancer at some time in a woman's life is about 1 in 8 and the chance of dying from breast cancer is 1 in 35; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that in 2012 over 225,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 39, 000 will die; and WHEREAS, in 2012 it is estimated that among men, there will be over 2,100 new cases of breast cancer and over 400 breast cancer deaths; and WHEREAS, research has shown that taking advantage of early detection methods such as mammography and clinical breast exams could help drop the cancer rate by as much as 30 percent; and WHEREAS, death rates from breast cancer have been declining, and this change is believed to be the result of earlier detection and improved treatment; and WHEREAS, mammography - an "x -ray" of the breast- is recognized as the single most effective method of detecting breast changes that may be cancer long before physical symptoms can be seen or felt. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim the month of October, 2012 as "NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" and October 19, 2012 as "NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY" in the Village of Mount Prospect, and / encourage our residents to participate in this observance and remember "Early Detection Saves Lives." Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk Dated this 2n day of October 2012 PROCLAMATION "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" OCTOBER 7 - 13, 2012 WHEREAS, Mount Prospect is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our community; and WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and WHEREAS, roughly 3,000 people die as a result of home fires and burns, more than 200,000 individuals are seen in the nation's emergency rooms for burn injuries; and WHEREAS, scalds to children ages five and under, outnumber burns roughly two -to -one; and WHEREAS, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, while heating equipment and smoking are the leading causes of home fire deaths; and WHEREAS, Mount Prospect residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire; and WHEREAS, residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared and will be more likely to survive a fire; and WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Fire Department is dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention, protection, and public education; and WHEREAS, the 2012 Fire Prevention Week theme; "Have 2 Ways Out" effectively serves to remind us all of the simple actions we can take to stay safer from fire during Fire Prevention Week and year round. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim the week of October 7 -13, 2012 as "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" in the Village, and I call upon the people of the Village of Mount Prospect to remember the 2012 message " Have 2 Ways Out" Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk Dated this 2 nd day of October 2012. Village of Mount Prospect INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM �ti �Il��e[ �l�► �i/ e1► 1e [�1��►�ilL�l:1e1�>�Ie1►L�P►l�� i ►� : �L1I�Zi73dle�► 7 �L�Li7,il���L�P►[�1:1e \T�i7e1►1 DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 SUBJECT: BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS On August 4, 2011, Governor Quinn signed House Bill 1576 into law. This law, better known as the "Firefighter Hiring Bill," was drafted after two years of discussion between the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois and the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association. This new law preempts Home Rule and requires changes to the Fire Department's hiring procedures. The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (BOFPC) began working on revisions to the Rules and Regulations immediately after the bill was signed by the Governor. A draft set of rules was ready to be approved by the BOFPC when we were informed that a revision to HB 1576 was being sent to the Illinois House and Senate. As a result, we decided to wait until the revised bill was approved and signed to finalize the rules. Last month, the Governor signed the revised bill and our rules, therefore, had to be updated to comply with the new law. The attached Rules and Regulations (redlined and clean version) are a culmination of this effort which included the five commissioners, Chief Malcolm, Chief Semkiu and the Village's legal counsel. As stated earlier, the most significant changes to the rules apply to the Fire Department's hiring procedures. The Police Department's hiring procedures are not impacted by this new law. Some of the major changes that were made to the Rules and Regulations are as follows: 1. The passing score for the written exam was changed from 80% to the median score. The median score on the last exam was 88 %. 2. A new subjective component will be administered in addition to the normal written exam. The new subjective component will test the capacity to discharge the duties performed by members of the Fire Department, such as job related skills and behavioral characteristics. 3. Preference points will be given to comply with the new hiring bill. Under the new law, veterans must receive five preference points. Other preference points will be given for college education credits, paramedic, emergency medical technician (EMT), and Firefighter II or Basic certifications, years of service as a paid -on -call firefighter with Mount Prospect, and residency. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Revised Rules and Regulations September 10, 2012 Page 2 4. Oral interviews will now be conducted by the BOFPC as part of the background investigation and will be pass /fail. Previously, the Board selected only the top 25 candidates to interview and the oral interview score was then combined with the written exam score to establish the final eligibility list. S. The new final eligibility list will consist of candidates written exam score, written subjective component score, and any eligible preference points. 6. The BOFPC is recommending a $35 nonrefundable application fee to offset the expense of administering this exam. A fee of up to $50 is allowed under the new law, but the Board felt $35 was reasonable and is consistent with fees charged by other municipalities. Currently, we do not charge an application fee. Under the revised Rules and Regulations, the Fire Department new entry level exam will consist of the following components: • Written Exam: The written exam must assess "mental aptitude," but may also assess "preferences" and "moral character." • Physical Ability Test: The physical ability test assesses (1) grip, leg and arm strength, (2) anaerobic and aerobic capabilities (speed and endurance), and (3) a candidate's ability to climb ladders, operate at heights and walk or crawl in the dark. Candidates will be required to complete the standardized Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) through an outside agency before being eligible to take the written exam. • Written Subjective Component: The written subjective component will be based on "merit criteria" as determined by the BOFPC. It will use scenario based content to evaluate the candidate's decision making abilities. • Rank - Ordered Registers /Lists: The Fire Department will utilize rank - ordered registers /lists as follows to determine eligibility: ■ Initial: The initial eligibility list will be used to establish candidates' eligibility following the written exam, subjective component, and physical ability test. Final: The final eligibility list will serve as the final rank - ordered list and will include the components from the initial eligibility list as well as preference points. Before a candidate is hired off of the final eligibility list, they will be required to undergo and pass the following examinations: ■ Background Investigation (including an oral interview with the BOFPQ ■ Polygraph Examination; ■ Psychological Examination; and ■ Medical Examination. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Revised Rules and Regulations September 10, 2012 Page 3 The changes to the testing procedure will result in a greater number of applicants making it to the final eligibility list. Instead of always interviewing the top 25 candidates from the written exam, the Board will now have the ability to interview as many candidates as necessary to keep the Fire Department staffed at the approved level as set by the Village Board. The revised Rules and Regulations were passed unanimously at the BOFPC meeting on September 24, 2012. On behalf of all of the Commissioners I request that the Village Board adopt the revised Rules and Regulations. Chief Malcolm and a member of the Commission will be present at the October 2, 2012 Village Board meeting to discuss these changes and answer any questions. George K. Busse Attachments M:\1 Archives \2012 \09 September \VB Memo - Adoption of Revised Rules & Regs (091812).docx Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL JANONIS VILLAGE CLERK LISA ANGELL FROM: MAYOR IRVANA K. WILKS DATE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT hereby nominate the following individual to serve on the following Commission: Special Events Commission Appointment: Donna Kronon 232 N. Cathy Term to expire October 2016 Please refer to the Appointee Information Sheet for additional information. I believe Donna would make a helpful addition to the Special Events Commission and I heartily recommend her confirmation. IRVANA K. WILKS � mAywro �'