HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/2016 BFPC MinutesM`""P"spe" Village of Mount Prospect
1 12 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
March 7, 2016
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairperson Skowron called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m.
Roll Call: Michaele Skowron, Chairperson
Mark Busse, Commissioner
Jackie Hinaber, Commissioner
Excused: Charles Bennett, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Also Present: Timothy Janowick, Chief of Police
John Dolan, Interim Deputy Fire Chief
Phone
847/870-5656
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of February 1, 2016.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hinaber and seconded by Commissioner Busse.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
The Board recessed at 5:50 p.m. and resumed open session at 5:54 p.m.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Deputy Fire Chief Dolan reported the Fire Department would be promoting four lieutenants and the Fire
Chief and Deputy Fire Chief will become official upon their swearing-in at the Village Board Meeting on
March 16, 2016. Deputy Chief Dolan presented a certificate for the chair's signature confirming Tom
Hammon completed probation.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Janowick reported he is working with Human Service to develop a community diversity engagement
survey, which will be distributed to the stakeholders (businesses and agencies) providing community
services here in Mount Prospect. The survey will assess services provided to the community, as well as
the services needed to help develop a comprehensive plan for diversity engagement in the community.
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 Item V. a. To approve closed session minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Hinaber to go into Closed
Session at 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to open session, with everyone present from the previous session at 6:06 p.m.
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Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to direct the Fire Department to notify candidate #69 he will not
be proceeding in the hiring process.
A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Hinaber.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Deputy Fire Chief Dolan reminded the Board that Robert McKillop would be honored at the Village Board
Meeting on March 16th when they present him with a fire helmet to thank him for his years of service on
the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
12hairperson Skowron reminded everyone the fire department interviews will be held on April 11th and
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The Board excused Interim Deputy Fire Chief Dolan from the meeting at 6:09 p.m
CLOSED SESSION
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to return to 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 Item V. b. Decide on the appeal of a Suspension Order entered by the Police
Chief.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hinaber and seconded by Commissioner Busse to return to
Closed Session at 6:09 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to open session at 7:38 p.m. with everyone present from the previous session.
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion regarding the decision on the appeal of a Suspension Order
entered by the Police Chief. The Board in Closed Session reviewed information and decided to uphold
the Suspension Order issued by the Police Chief.
A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Hinaber.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Chairperson Skowron asked for motions regarding the information the Board reviewed in Closed Session
for three police candidates in the hiring process. Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to have Miguel
Trejo continue in the process.
A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Hinaber.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to continue with Erik Draffone in the police hiring process.
A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Hinaber.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to continue with Nicole Gaborek in the police hiring process.
A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Hinaber.
Roll Call: Ayes: None Nays: Busse, Hinaber, Skowron
Abstain: None Motion Carried
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Other Business
Chairperson Skowron discussed the spring conference of the Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners. If
anyone is interested, please let the Police Chief know.
Chairperson Skowron reminded everyone that at the Village Board meeting is on March 16, 2016.
There was a discussion on the swearing-in of new police officers the week of March 21 at. The next Board
of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting will be on April 4, 2016.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner
Hinaber to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhode, Executive Secretary to Chief Timothy Janowick.
Minutes approved by: e)
ichaele Skowron, Chairperson Date
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