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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/2008 BFPC minutes Village of Mount Prospect 112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS Phone 847/870-5656 MINUTES September 2, 2008 Public Safety Building Fire Department Conference Room Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman Hank Friedrichs III, Commissioner Michaele Skowron, Commissioner Also Present: Michael Figolah, Fire Chief John Malcolm, Deputy Fire Chief John Dahlberg, Chief of Police APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 7, 2008, Open Session July 14, 2008, Open Session July 29, 2008, Open Session July 30, 2008, Open Session July 31, 2008, Open Session A motion was made by Commissioner Friedrichs and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to approve all Open Session Minutes listed above. Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried CONTINUATION OF ORIENTATION FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE BOFPC This topic was tabled to the next meeting Mr. Hill, the Village Attorney, is available. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Friedrichs to go into Closed Session at 6:10 p.m. RollCall: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried The Board reconvened at 6:44 p.m. with everyone present. APPROVAL OF SERGEANTS ELIGIBILITY LIST Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve A motion was made by Commissioner Friedrichs and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to establish the Promotional List for Police Sergeants, with the eight officers as they are listed on the eligibility roster, dated September 5, 2008. Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried Page 2 Minutes 9/2/08 Chairman Busse asked for a motion to provide direction in the case of ties on the Promotional List for Police Sergeants. A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Friedrichs to approve in the case of ties that the Board would utilize the aggregate of the written score and Chief's Merit and Efficiency points to break the tie. Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Dahlberg briefly reported on department staffing. FIRE DEPARTMENT ORAL INTERVIEW DATES Chief Figolah reported the fire department has vacancies to fill and there is a fire academy being held in Arlington Heights starting October 6th. The Chief requested the Board consider interviewing 12 candidates to establish a new list. The Board agreed to conduct interviews on Monday, September 8th, starting at 4:00 p.m. SELECTION OF QUESTIONS & PROCESS FOR FIRE DEPARMENT ORAL INTERVIEWS Chief Figolah presented a list of ten (10) oral interview questions for the Board's review and approval. A total of eight (8) questions are necessary for the interviews. The Board eliminated questions 3 & 10 and made an adjustment to question 9. A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Friedrichs to accept the interview questions, as adjusted. Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Figolah reported on department staffing. Staff is also preparing for the next testing cycle for new probationary firefighter/paramedics and will update the Board at the next meeting. OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Busse reported he spoke to someone interested in becoming a member of the Board. The Chairman also reminded everyone to turn in their registration for the Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners Conference, which will be held on October 31st and November 2nd in Schaumburg. The next meeting will be held on October 13,2008, at 6:00 p.m. With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Friedrichs and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to adjourn at 7:14 p.m. Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhode, Executive Secretary to Chief John Dahlberg. -- /6/1-/ )0 r?' Date: / '