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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/2013 BFPC MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect 1 12 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES September 9, 2013 Public Safety Building Fire Department Conference Room Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman Charles Bennett, Commissioner Mark Busse, Commissioner James Powers, Commissioner Michaele Skowron, Commissioner Also Present: 1/0 Solutions, Inc. Representatives: Brian O'Sullivan, Vice President of Consulting Courtney Baker, Business Development Specialist John Malcolm, Fire Chief Michael Semkiu, Chief of Police Timothy Janowick, Deputy Chief of Police John Wagner, Deputy Chief of Police Michael Eterno, Operations Commander Mark McGuffin, Patrol Commander Robert Smith, Patrol Commander David Zboril, Investigative Commander Joseph Garris, Investigative Sergeant Edward Szmergalski, Investigative Sergeant Phone 847/870 -5656 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2013, Open Meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse to approve the minutes. Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: Powers Motion Carried CITIZENS TO BE HEARD No one in attendance. FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Malcolm reported the department is at full authorized strength. Chief Malcolm presented to each Board member the Fire Department's 100 Year Anniversary Badge. There will be an Open House on September 28 a pancake breakfast will be held on September 29 and timeline booklets of the fire department's history will be available. Chief Malcolm briefly reported on the probationary firefighter at the academy and invited the Board members to attend the graduation at NIPSTA on Friday if they were available. FIRE DEPARTMENT — APPROVE READING LIST FOR LIEUTENANT PROMOTIONAL TESTING Chief Malcolm presented the Fire Department 2013 Promotional Process Information Booklet for the Rank of Lieutenant and requested the Board's approval of the Reading List. A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to approve the Reading List for the 2013 Promotional Process for Lieutenants dated September 10, 2013. Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried BOFPC Minutes 09/09/13 Page 1 POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Semkiu reported department strength is currently at 84 with an authorized strength of 83 and also provided a brief update on probationary officers. A report of the recruitment activities for the 2013 test completed by Sergeant Timothy Griffin was distributed to members of the Board for their review. Chief Semkiu introduced the members of command staff present tonight for the discussion on the oral interview process. 1/0 SOLUTIONS /SELECTION WORKS PRESENTATION Chief Semkiu introduced Mr. Brian O'Sullivan, Vice President of Consulting from 1/0 Solutions, in attendance to speak to the Board about the merger of 1/0 solutions and Selection Works and what changes to expect as a result of the merger. Mr. O'Sullivan provided a brief history of the two (2) companies and stated he expects servicing of clients to be stronger with the merger. Mr. O'Sullivan answered questions from the Board members and discussed what to expect from the recruitment application process moving forward. Chief Semkiu asked if the company intends to hold any one day informational seminars in the future for members of the Board to attend and Mr. O'Sullivan responded they will. Fire Chief Malcolm was excused from the meeting at 6:06 p.m. prior to the Board going into closed session. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse to go into Closed Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 6:07 p.m. to approve closed session minutes and discuss oral interview process. Roll Call: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried The Board returned to open session at 8:32 p.m. with everyone present from the previous session with the exception of Mr. O'Sullivan and Chief Malcolm. Ms. Baker left the meeting at 8:35 p.m. OTHER BUSSINES The Board discussed the police oral interview dates of November 18 19 and 20 starting at 4:00 p.m. Commissioner Skowron asked if they could have a tour of Northwest Central Dispatch and Chief Semkiu said it could be arranged. The Board briefly discussed the information they received tonight regarding the oral interview process. Chairman Busse asked command staff to review the interview questions and forward their suggestions to the board prior to the next meeting. With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m. Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried Minutes transcribed by Diane R de, E cutiv Secretary to Chief Michael Semkiu. Minutes approved by: /0/1 Ge K. usse. C man Date BOFPC Minutes 09/09/13 Page 2