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Village of Mount Prospect
112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect. Illinois 60056
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Phone
847/870-5656
Ext 303
MINUTES
November 2, 2000
PRESENT:
MARIE COTTEN, Secretary
CHRISTOPHER LENZ, Commissioner
CLAUDE BJORK, Commissioner
ROBERT McKILLOP, Commissioner
Commissioner Lenz called the meeting to order at 4:48 p.m. Commissioner Lenz,
with respect to the passing away of Chairman Henry (Hank) Friedrichs on October
24, 2000, expressed his appreciation for the wonderful service Hank gave to the
job of BOFPC Chairman and stated he will be missed by all. The Commissioners
then held a moment of silence in memory of Chairman Friedrichs.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lenz and seconcied by Commissioner Bjork
to make Commissioner Cotten, as BOFPC Secretary, Acting Chairperson for the
business of running this meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Lenz, Bjork, McKillop
None
Cotten
Motion carried.
Commissioner Bjork raised the question of who wants to be Chairman.
Commissioner Lenz replied, "1 do." In response to Commissioner Bjork's request
for his qualifications Commissioner Lenz reported the following:
1 )
He has become involved with the Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners
Association, and has attended their Conferences for three years, twice a
year. Also, he has completed their certification classes.
He has become familiar with not only the Fire and Police Chiefs, but also the
supervisors and rank and file of each department.
He is a former-Police Officer and currently works ill Corporate Security.
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Commissioner Lenz reported he had reviewed the BOFPC Rules and Regulations and
came up with a job description for Chairman - calls meetings, runs meetings as
indicated in the Rules & Regulations, page 3, section 8, presents an annual report
of the activities of the Commission to the Mayor and Board of Trustees, acts as a
Liaison between the Commission and the Chiefs and the Commission and the
Mayor and Board, and conducts swearing-in ceremonies. Commissioner Lenz also
indicated he wants to address the issue of diversity in the Fire and Police
Departments.
Commissioner Lenz stated he believes in a more open process among the
Commissioners, as well as the Village, and would call regular monthly meetings,
provide agendas and minutes to the Mayor and Board, and provide notification and
invitations to swear-ins. He feels the Commission needs to become more involved
in the recruitment process of both departments, and he would undertake a
complete review of the Rules & Regulations in conjunction with the State Statutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner McKillop and seconded by Commissioner
Bjork to elect Christopher Lenz as Chairman of the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nayes:
Abstain:
Cotten, Bjork, McKillop
None
Lenz
Motion carried.
Commissioner Cotten asked newly elected Chairman Lenz to take over the chairing
of the meeting.
Chairman Lenz and Commissioner McKillop reported on the value of attending the
Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners Association Conferences, as well as being
certified by the Association. Chairman Lenz indicated certification is not required.
Chairman Lenz reminded the Commissioners the police written test will take place
on Sunday, November 5, the physical agility on Sunday, November 12, and the oral
interviews will be scheduled November 16, 17, 20, 21, 27 with the possibility of
eliminating the 17th, depending on the number of applicants.
With regard to monthly meetings ChairfTIan Lenz asked the Commissioners to look
ovêftheir schedules'for ads\ifhat wou.'d be convenient. tor them each mò'iìtn.---He
indicated this matter could be discussed the night of the first oral interviews as the
Commissioners always arrive early. The monthly meetings could begin in 2001.
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Chairman Lenz reported he will be requesting a copy of the Village Ordinance
establishing the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, copies of the State
Statutes and the Home Rule Ordinance, updates on department activities from the
Fire and Police Chiefs, a monthly status on personnel, and also a statistical
breakdown on each department based on race, gender, rank and number of
employees.
Chairman Lenz indicated he would have Jan Daley prepare a letter from the
Commission thanking the Honor Guard for the excellent presentation they provided
for the wake and funeral of BOFPC Chairman Henry Friedrichs.
Commissioner McKillop asked Chairman Lenz to cover the question of the
Commission being advised of retirement parties. Chairman Lenz replied that with
regular monthly meetings being held, the Commissioners would be aware oJ this
type of activity. He stated "Officer of the Year" awards ceremonies, employee
quinquennial anniversary Board meetings, etc. will be attended by Commission
representative{s), but as far as retirement parties it will be up to the Commissioners
to decide if they will attend.
Chairman Lenz reported he will be meeting with Chief Pavlock and, hopefully, Chief
Figolah on Wednesday to determine what their expectations will be.
A short discussion was held on filling the vacant position on the Commission and
also the terms of office for Chairman and Commissioner. The Chairman is elected
annually and the Commissioners fill three-year terms. Each year the Mayor has the
right to either reappoint or not reappoint a Commissioner. Commissioner Cotten
reported the Commission needs to vote for a secretary annually in May.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned on a unanimous vote at
5:30 p.m.
Minutes transcribed by Janice Daley, Executive Secretary to Chief of Police Ronald
Pavlock.
Minutes approved:
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