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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
April 4, 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
James Powers, Commissioner
Excused: Charles Bennett, Commissioner
Also Present: Timothy Janowick, Chief of Police
John Dolan, Deputy Fire Chief
Phone
647/670-5656
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of March 7, 2016.
A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Powers.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: Powers Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Janowick reported the two new recruits started the academy. Chief Janowick invited the Board to
attend the graduation on June 17, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy. The
Department received approval to make a conditional offer to the next candidate and a letter will be sent to
the Chairperson for signature.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Deputy Fire Chief Dolan reported Engine 13 is back in service. Deputy Fire Chief Dolan reported a
conditional offer was sent to the last candidate on the current interview list. The next group of interviews
will be held on April 11 and April 12 starting at 2:45 p.m. Additionally, Wendy Seleen, EMS Coordinator,
will be retiring on April 8, 2016.
FIRE DEPARTMENT NEW HIRE TEST
Deputy Fire Chief Dolan reported they contacted the firm administering the test and they will be sending a
timeline for the test, which will be forwarded to the Board. The testing process will start in July and the
test will be late in September. Chairperson Skowron discussed the process and asked to review the
announcement packet prior to publication. Additionally, the Board would like to look at the questions prior
to the test.
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.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Hinaber and seconded by Commissioner Powers to go into
Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to open session, with everyone present from the previous session at 6:18 p.m.
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.
Chief Janowick discussed the mandatory training for Open Meetings Act, Ethics, and Freedom of
Information Acton May 5th and May 7th
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner
Hinaber to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhode, Executive Secretary to Chief Timothy Janowick.
Minutes approved by: /% r N -e7
Michaele Skowron, Chairperson Date
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