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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/2007 BFPC minutes Village of Mount Prospect 1 1:2 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS Phone 847/870-5656 MINUTES February 6, 2007 Public Safety Building Fire Administrative Conference Room, 2nd Floor Chairman McKillop called the meeting to order at 5:27 p.m. Roll Call: Robert McKillop, Chairman John Arndt, Commissioner Clyde Brooks, Commissioner George Busse, Commissioner Marie Cotten, Secretary Present: Richard Eddington, Chief of Police Michael Figolah, Fire Chief APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks and seconded by Commissioner Arndt to accept the minutes of the January 3, 2007, Open Meeting. Voice vote: Ayes: Arndt, Brooks, Busse, Cotten, McKillop Nays: None Motion carried POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Eddington reminded the Board that on February 1ih a new officer is being sworn in. The Chief reported to the Board on the progress of the officers returning from the academy. Chief Eddington asked the Board to set meeting dates for a hearing to consider a motion to suspend an officer without pay. The consensus of the Board was to schedule the meeting for Monday, February 1ih at 5:15 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks and seconded by Commissioner Arndt to accept the document entitled Charges Seeking Termination and authorize the Chairman to sign the forms with the understanding that the hearing will be held Monday, February 1ih. Voice Vote: Ayes: Arndt, Brooks, Busse, Cotten, McKillop Nays: None Motion carried Chief Eddington left the meeting. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Commissioner Arndt and seconded by Commissioner Busse to go into Closed Session at 6:10 p.m. to approve minutes and discuss personnel matters. Voice Vote: Ayes: Arndt, Brooks, Busse, Cotton, McKillop Nays: None Motion carried The Board reconvened with everyone present. BOFPC RULES & REGULA liONS REVISIONS Fire Chief Figolah reviewed the revisions with the Board members. After a lengthy discussion, the Board agreed with the changes made to the rules and regulations. Commissioner Busse suggested the Fire Chief meet with the new Police Chief to discuss the changes. The Board concurred. This topic will be brought before the commission again at a future meeting. Page 2 Minutes 2/6/07 OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Busse recommended canceling the March meeting due to the hearing. CORRESPONDENCE A motion was made by Commissioner Busse and seconded by Commissioner Arndt to authorize and accept David Kim's request for a waiver in as much as he is activated, and he will maintain his place on the list until he is released from active duty or the list expires. Voice vote: Ayes: Arndt, Brooks, Busse, Cotten, McKillop Nays: None Motion carried A motion was made by Commissioner Cotten and seconded by Commissioner Arndt to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Voice Vote: Ayes: Arndt, Brooks, Busse, Cotten, McKillop Nays: None Motion carried Minutes approved by: ~'trt~. . Robert McKillop, Chairman 'f1 ./ .'''' ~-~:) ~-D7 Date: / l-5-p7 Date: