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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
MINUTES
September 13, 2005
Fire Administrative Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Chairman McKillop called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
Roll Call:
Robert McKillop, Chairman
Clyde Brooks, Commissioner
Marie Cotten, Secretary
George Busse, Commissioner (arrived at 5:55 p.m.)
Absent: John Arndt, Commissioner
Also Present: Michael Figolah, Fire Chief
John Malcolm, Deputy Fire Chief
John Dahlberg, Deputy Chief of Police
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Cotten and seconded by Commissioner Brooks to accept
the minutes of the August 23, 2005, Open Meeting.
Voice vote:
Ayes: Brooks, Cotten, McKillop
Nays: None Motion carried
APPROVE POLICE OFFICER ELIGIBILITY REGISTER"
Deputy Chief Dahlberg presented the Police Officer Eligibility Register II to the Board for their
approval.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cotten and seconded by Commissioner Brooks to approve
the Police Officer Eligibility Register II.
Voice vote:
Ayes: Brooks, Cotten, McKillop
Nays: None Motion carried
Commissioner Busse arrived at 5:55 p.m.
Chairman McKillop informed the Board that letters were sent to two candidates notifying them
that they do not qualify for further consideration as a candidate for police officer. After a brief
discussion, the following motion was made.
A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks and seconded by Commissioner Busse to endorse
Chairperson McKillop's decision to exclude Mr. Shipley from further participation in the hiring
process.
Voice vote:
Ayes: Brooks, Busse, Cotten, McKillop
Nays: None Motion carried
POLICE DEPARTMENT - SERGEANT EXAM
Deputy Chief Dahlberg reported that the merit and efficiency part of the process was held
yesterday. As soon as the results are calculated, they will be forwarded to the Chairman. The
written exam will be held on Monday, September 19th and the assessment center will be on
September 29th and 30th.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Deputy Chief Dahlberg provided the Board with an update on police department personnel. He
als.o advised the Board that is leaving Saturday morning for Washington, D.C. where he will
spend four days in training with the National Diversity Recruiting Conference.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Figolah reported the Fire Department is currently at full status.
CORRESPONDENCE
No information to discuss.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman McKillop would like to see the Board review the oral interview questions at a future
meeting. The Board concurred.
Commissioner Busse will meet with the Chief's to discuss the recruiting policy.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by
Commissioner Brooks to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Voice vote:
Ayes: Brooks, Busse, Cotten, McKillop
Nays: None Motion carried
Minutes approved by:
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