HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/2016 BFPC Minutes (Special Meeting)Village of Mount Prospect
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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS 847/870-5555
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
July 11, 2016
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
Jackie Hinaber, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Also Present: Brian Lambel, Fire Chief
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of June 23, 2016.
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
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE &
POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the amendments to the Rules and Regulations of the
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and forward to the Village Board for final approval.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hinaber and seconded by Commissioner Powers.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Fire Chief Lambel provided a brief update on staffing and new hires. Luke Rypkema was sworn in today.
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 June 23, 2016.
A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to go into Closed
Session at 6:03 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 6:43 p.m. with all Board members present and Chief Janowick via
telephone.
Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to support the Police Chief in taking to the Village Board the
ordinance amending appointments to the Police Department.
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers 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 direct the Fire Chief to discontinue the hiring process for
Candidate Heslau.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Busse.
Roil Call: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Hinaber, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried
Other Business
Chairperson Skowron reminded everyone that the next meeting is August 1, 2016.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner
Bennett to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 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.
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Minutes approved by:
Michaele Skowron, Chairperson
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