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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
August 1, 2016
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairperson Skowron called the meeting to order at 5A5 p.m.
Roll Call: Michaele Skowron, Chairperson
Charles Bennett, Commissioner (arrived at 6:21 p.m.)
Mark Busse, Commissioner
Jackie Hinaber, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Also Present: Brian Lambel, Fire Chief
Timothy Janowick, Police Chief
Phone
B47/B70-5656
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of July 11, 2016.
A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Powers.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Fire Chief Lambel distributed a letter he received from the Cary Fire Protection District regarding the
lifesaving efforts of Mike Murphy's while off duty. Fire Chief Lambel also reported the Village Board
approved the amendments to the Board of Fire and Police Rules and Regulations on July 19, 2016.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Janowick discussed the department's community engagement through National Night Out and the
pool party, which was a huge success. The department has received positive feedback from both of
these events.
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS UPDATE
There was a brief discussion regarding the recent ordinance change to rehire an officer. Chief Janowick
informed the Board the department is researching lateral transfers. The department is requesting
information from other agencies regarding the protocol for lateral transfers and he will bring it to the next
meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT TIMELINE AND RECRUITMENT UPDATE
Fire Chief Lambel discussed the timeline for the recruitment test, which will be held on November 5,
2016. Additionally, he showed the Board a video for college recruitment fairs.
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 the closed session minutes of July 11, 2016.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Hinaber and seconded by Commissioner Busse to go into Closed
Session at 6:20 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to open session at 7:40 p.m. with everyone present from the previous meeting and
Commission Bennet who arrived for closed session.
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the Police Chief's request of the Village Manager to
rehire Connor Garrity.
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Busse. .
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Other Business
Due to the holiday, the next meeting will be held on September 12. Chairperson Skowron reminded
everyone she would be giving the annual report to the Village Board on August 16.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Hinaber and seconded by Commissioner
Busse to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 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:�;
Michaele Skowron, Chairperson
Date
BOFPC Minutes 8/1/2016
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