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MINUTES
April 8, 2013
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.
Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman
Mark Busse, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Absent: Charles Bennett, Commissioner
Also Present: Michael Semkiu, Chief of Police
John Malcolm, Fire Chief
Chad Legel, M.S., President of Selection Works, LLC
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the minutes of January 14, 2013, Open Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the minutes of January 29, 2013, Special Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None: Motion Carried
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the minutes of January 30, 2013, Special Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the minutes of February 4, 2013, Special Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse.
Voice Vote: Ayes: M. Busse, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: G. Busse, Powers Motion Carried
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the minutes of February 5, 2013, Special Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner M. Busse and seconded by Commissioner Skowron.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, M. Busse, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: Powers Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
DISCUSS FIRE DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND INTERVIEWS WITH SELECTION WORKS, LLC
Chad Legel from Selection Works attended the meeting at the request of the Board for a review of the
testing process. Chairman Busse asked him to review the testing process in terms of the written and
situational -based portion, in particular, what is the purpose of both and what you are attempting to get at
with the situational -based test. Mr. Legel explained the testing process, the components of the test,
situational -based testing and the oral interview process. Mr. Legel stated the structure of the fire test in
place is very strong. After a lengthy discussion where questions were answered, the Chairman thanked
Mr. Legel for his time before he left the meeting.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Malcolm reported two paramedics were sworn -in today and Deputy Chief Truty will be retiring next
month. The Chief also advised them that the lieutenant list expired on April 15, 2013.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Semkiu reported Officer Witkowska was sworn -in on April 1 and today was her first day at the
academy. The Village Manager has approved conducting a police officer written exam in August. In the
past, the department has used Stanard & Associates, Inc. for the written exam, but the Chief attended a
seminar on 1/0 Solutions and would like to recommend using this vendor as they use multiple
components which look beyond the basic cognitive skills. There was a brief discussion on the
components and the oral interview process. The board agreed that prior to the oral interviews, it would be
necessary to have 1/0 Solutions attend a meeting to discuss the interview questions. The test will be the
first weekend in August with the orientation on the Wednesday before. After discussion, Chief Semkiu
asked for the Board's approval to use 1/0 Solutions as the new vendor.
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Powers to accept the
recommendation of the Police Chief to engage 1/0 Solutions as the vendor for future police exams.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, M. Busse, Skowron, Powers Nays: None Motion Carried
CLOSEDSESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner M. Busse and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to go into
Closed Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 7:15 p.m. and to approve closed session minutes.
Roll Call: Ayes: G. Busse, M. Busse, Skowron, Powers, Nays: None
Motion Carried
The Board returned to open session at 7:31 p.m. with everyone present from the previous session.
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the personnel recommendation from Closed Session.
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to accept the
Chief Semkiu's recommendation to remove those two individuals he recommended from the police list.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, M. Busse, Skowron, Powers Nays: None
Motion Carried
OTHER BUSSINESS
There was a discussion on whether to attend the Illinois Fire and Police Conference this May held in
Springfield or wait to attend the November conference in Bloomingdale, Illinois.
The board discussed the meeting schedule for the next few months and determined as follows: May 6,
2013, at 5:30 p.m., June cancelled, July 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. and August 5, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
There was a brief discussion regarding the Village's proposed revisions to the rules and regulations for
the boards and commissions.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner M. Busse and seconded by
Commissioner Skowron to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, M. Busse, Skowron, Powers Nays: None
Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane ode,' 1�ecutve Secretary to Chief Michael Semkiu.
Minutes approved by: �P L
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