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1 12 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 50056
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
September 24, 2012
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Phone
847/870 -5556
Commissioner Skowron called the meeting to order at 5:12 p.m. and chaired the meeting until Chairman
Busse's arrival.
Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman (Arrived at 5:25 p.m.)
Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Mark Busse, Commissioner
Absent: Charles Bennett, Commissioner
Also Present: Michael Semkiu, Chief of Police
John Malcolm, Fire Chief
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse to accept the
minutes of the September 10, 2012, Open Meeting.
Voice Vote: Ayes: M. Busse, Skowron, Powers Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Semkiu discussed the commission's 2013 budgeted expenditures for the testing process and the
necessary police budget cuts for 2013. Based on the available pool of candidates remaining on the list
with scores ranging from 80 to 96, the testing account was tentatively reduced by $20,000. After a brief
discussion, it was determined this will require the Board to approve extending the eligibility list an
additional year prior to the list's expiration date. The current expiration date is August 10, 2013.
Chief Semkiu briefly reported on staffing, the status of probationary officers, and shared with the Board
the squad car designs, which are being considered. Chief Semkiu also informed the Board that the Public
Training Institute (PTI) has reopened, which provides the department with an additional option for training.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Fire Chief Malcolm asked if a commissioner would be available for the October 1 swearing -in of a new
Firefighter and Commissioner Mark Busse advised he will be available.
Chairman Busse arrived at 5:25 and took over the meeting.
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Chief Malcolm advised the Board that if the. Rules and Regulations are approved tonight, he will forward
them to the Village Manager for approval at the next Village Board meeting. Once approved, by the
Village Board he will begin the testing process for Firefighter /Paramedic. Chairman Busse stated that
after the Rules and Regulations are approved, he would like to present the Annual Report to the Village
Board.
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 5:35 p.m. and to approve Closed Session minutes
of the September 10, 2012, meeting.
Roll Call: Ayes: G. Busse, Skowron, Powers, M. Busse Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
The Board returned to open session at 5:46 p.m. with everyone in attendance from the prior session.
DISUSSION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE
COMMISISONERS RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Board reviewed and discussed the draft of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners ( BOFPC) dated September 24, 2012, which included the changes from the September
10 meeting. The Board requested additional formatting changes, which will be completed tomorrow and
forwarded to the BOFPC for approval by phone or e-mail. Once approved, the BOFPC Rules and
Regulations will be forwarded to the Village Board for their approval. The Chairman asked for a motion
contingent on the changes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Powers to approve the
BOFPC Rules and Regulations contingent upon the changes.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Skowron, Powers, M. Busse Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
The Board discussed the Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners Conference, which is being held in St.
Charles on November 2 -4, 2012.
Chief Malcolm stated Commissioner Powers and Commissioner Bennett are up for reappointment In
October. Chairman Busse will contact Commissioner Bennett regarding his reappointment and available
schedule for the Village Board meeting.
There was discussion regarding the November and December BOFPC meetings and the following dates
were agreed upon: November 5, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. and December 3, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner
M. Busse to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Skowron, Powers, M. Busse Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhode Executive S4cretary to Chief Michael Semkiu.
Minutes approved by:
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Date
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