HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/2016 BFPC MinutesMountPtospectVillage of Mount Prospect
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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
February 1, 2016
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairperson Skowron called the meeting to order at 5:49 p.m.
Roll Call: Michaele Skowron, Chairperson
Charles Bennett, Commissioner
Mark Busse, Commissioner
Jackie Hinaber, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Also Present: Timothy Janowick, Chief of Police
Brian Lambel, Interim Fire Chief
Phone
847/870-5850
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of January 4, 2016.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hinaber and seconded by Commissioner Bennett.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers Nays: None Abstain: Skowron Motion Carried
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the disposal of Open Meeting audiotapes/CDs
pursuant to Illinois Records Commission for the period of September 2012 through November 2015.
A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Powers.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Lambel reported the Fire Department would be promoting personnel on March 15, 2016, at the
Village Board Meeting, and he provided a copy of the letter they received announcing their promotion.
With the four candidates graduating from the academy and the promotions, it will allow the department to
place Engine 13 back in service. Chief Lambel also updated the Board on the Safer Grant hires.
Additionally, he asked the Board to consider scheduling two more interview dates. After some
discussion, the Board agreed to April 11 and 12, 2016, with a start time of 3:30 p.m. Chief Lambel
presented a certificate for the chair's signature confirming Kyle Anders completed probation.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Janowick announced on February 16, 2016, Officer Berg would be receiving an award from the
Fired Department and the American Heart Association recognizing him for his lifesaving efforts. Three
police candidates are continuing in the hiring process.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to go into closed session 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 the semi-annual review of minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Powers to go into Closed
Session at 6:06 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
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The Board returned to open session at 6:45 p.m. with everyone present from the previous session.
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to dispose of Closed Session audiotapes/CDs pursuant
to the Open Meetings Act for the period of February 2011 through April 2014.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Hinaber.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to remove candidate #68 from continuing in the hiring process
for the fire department.
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Bennett.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Other Business
There was a discussion on swearing-in ceremonies taking place at Village Board meetings for
appointments and promotions. The next Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting will be held on
March 7, 2016, at 5:45 p.m.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner
Busse to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhode, Executive Secretary to Chief Timothy Janowick.
Minutes approved by: i-µ- C)-
ichaele Skowron, Chairperson Date
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