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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/07/2014 BFPC Minutes M° Village of Mount Prospect 112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 Phone B47/B70 -5656 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES July 7, 2014 Public Safety Building Fire Department Conference Room Chairperson Skowron called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Roll Call: Michaele Skowron, Chairperson Charles Bennett, Commissioner Mark Busse, Commissioner James Powers, Commissioner Jackie Hinaber, Commissioner Also Present: Timothy Janowick, Chief of Police Henry Dawson, Deputy Fire Chief APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of May 5, 2014. A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Powers. Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: Motion Carried Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of May 6, 2014. A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Bennett. Roll Call: Ayes: M. Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: Bennett Motion Carried CITIZENS TO BE HEARD No one in attendance. FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Deputy Chief Dawson reported on staffing, promotions and retirements. The department is in the process of working with Selection Works for the new hire test. If the Board approves, the application process would be started and the written test will be held on September 20, 2014. POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Janowick reported on staffing and the promotions that took place on June 17 Two officers graduated from the academy on June 30 Officer Saric was the recipient of the Academic Achievement Award for his class. Three officers were sworn in on June 30 and will attend the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy. Oral interviews are scheduled for the 11th, 12th and 13 of August starting at 3:00 p.m. The interview panel will include Chairperson Skowron, Commissioner Hinaber and Commissioner Powers. SERGEANTS PROMOTIONAL PROCESS DISCUSSION Chief Janowick reported the Chiefs Merit and Efficiency points were delivered to Chairperson Skowron and he briefly updated the board on the status of the written test. The Chief also invited the Board to attend and welcome the group prior to the start of the written test. Commissioner Powers volunteered to attend and welcome the officers. Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to go into closed session. 7/7/14 BOFPC Minutes Page 1 CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Commissioner Hinaber and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse to go into Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. under Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) - The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity, and to approve closed session minutes and discuss the Fire Department background interview questions. Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried The Board returned to open session at 7:00 p.m. with everyone present from the previous session. The Chair accepted a motion to agree with the Fire Chiefs recommendation to use Selection Works as the recruit testing service and the proposed calendar. A motion was made by Commissioner M. Busse and seconded by Commissioner Hinaber. Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried The Chair asked for a motion to accept the Police Chiefs recommendation for the five candidates who were interviewed in the last interview process. A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse. Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried OTHER BUSINESS Chairperson Skowron reminded everyone about the Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners Association conferences held every spring and fall. The next regular meeting will be August 4 The police interviews are scheduled for August 11tH 12tH and 13 starting at 3:00 p.m. With September 4 falling on Labor Day, the meeting was scheduled for September 8tH Commissioner Bennett congratulated Chief Janowick on his promotion and officially welcomed him to the board. With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhode, Executive Secretary to Chief Timothy Janowick. Minutes approved by: Michaele Skowron, Chairperson Date 7/7/14 BOFPC Minutes Page 2