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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
March 7, 2006
Public Safety Building
Fire Administrative Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Acting Chairperson Cotten called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
Roll Call:
Marie Cotten, Acting Chairperson
John Arndt, Commissioner
Clyde Brooks, Commissioner
Absent:
Robert McKillop, Chairman
George Busse, Commissioner
Present:
Richard Eddington, Chief of Police
Michael Figolah, Fire Chief
John Malcolm, Deputy Fire Chief
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Cotten suggested postponing action on the minutes until the next meeting. The
Board members present voted unanimously to postpone the approval of minutes.
CONFIRM THE FEBRUARY 28. 2006
APPROVAL OF POLICE OFFICER ELIGIBILITY REGISTER 1/1
A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks and seconded by Commissioner Arndt to approve
the Police Officer Eligibility Register III.
Voice vote: Ayes: Arndt, Brooks, Cotten
Nays: None Motion carried
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks and seconded by Commissioner Arndt to go into
Closed Session to discuss personnel matters.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Arndt, Brooks, Cotten
Nays: None
Motion carried
The Board reconvened with everyone present.
CORRESPONDENCE
Four letters from the Fire Department were presented for signature. These letters were
discussed in closed session.
A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks to send the letters to the four candidates.
Commissioner Arndt seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Arndt, Brooks, Cotten
Nays: None
Motion carried
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3/7/06
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Eddington reported approximately 800 postcards will be sent out to candidates who have
expressed interest in testing with the department. There was a brief discussion regarding the
testing dates and times.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chief Eddington reminded the Commissioners to submit their registration to Diane as soon as
possible if they plan on attending the Spring Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners Association
Conference.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
The Fire Department needs to hold a new hire test and a lieutenant promotional exam this year.
Currently, there are two openings in the Fire Department. Chief Figolah recommended bringing
in the next 10 eligible candidates for the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPA T) Orientation on
March 18,2006. A discussion ensued and the Board concurred.
A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks to authorize the Fire Chief to exhaust the list until
he has ten candidates. Commissioner Arndt seconded the motion.
Voice vote:
Ayes: Arndt, Brooks, Cotten
Nays: None
Motion carried
At the next meeting the Fire Department will discuss the testing procedure, potential dates and
recommendations for changes to the testing process.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Brooks and seconded by
Commissioner Arndt to adjourn at 6:27 p.m.
Voice vote: Ayes: Arndt, Brooks, Cotten
Nays: None Motion carried
Minutes approved by:
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