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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/02/2009 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 March 2, 2009 Public Safety Building Fire Department Conference Room Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman Charles Bennett, Commissioner Hank Friedrichs III, Commissioner James Powers, Commissioner Michaele Skowron, Commissioner Also Present: Dr. Kyle Hunneke, Psy.D., Stanard & Associates, Inc. Michael Figolah, Fire Chief John Dahlberg, Chief of Police John Malcolm, Deputy Fire Chief APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to accept the minutes of the February 9, 2009, Open Meeting. Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried PRESENTATION BY STANARD & ASSOCIATES. INC. At the request of the Board, Chief Figolah arranged for Dr. Kyle Hunneke of Stanard and Associates to attend the meeting and give a brief overview of their company and the testing process as it pertains to candidates for firefighter/paramedic with the Mount Prospect Fire Department. Dr. Hunneke also answered any specific questions and concerns of the Board members. At the conclusion of the presentation, Dr. Hunneke left the meeting. FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE FIRE DEPARTMENT NEW HIRE TEST Chief Figolah provided the Board with the new hire application reflecting the changes the Board requested at the last meeting. There was a discussion about the foreign language qualification listed in the application. Oral interviews will be scheduled for July 13th, 14th and 15th. POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Dahlberg announced Commander Adamczyk's retirement cake and coffee will be held on March 13th at 1 :00 p.m. Investigator Tim Griffin will be sworn in on March 16th at 4:00 p.m. The Chief also confirmed the Oral Interview dates of April 13th and 15th. The regular meeting of the Board will be scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the 13th of April. OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Busse asked for a copy of the new Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Rules and Regulations. The Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners Association Conference will be held on May 15\ 2nd and 3rd in Springfield, IL. BOFPC Minutes Page 1 of 2 03/02/2009 CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to go into Closed Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 7:15 p.m. RollCall: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried The Board reconvened at 7:24 p.m. with everyone present. A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron to concur with the Fire Chief in his recommendation to remove candidate #2 from further consideration for Firefighter/Paramedic on the January 8, 2009, Eligibility List. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Powers. Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried A motion was made by Commissioner Powers to concur with the Police Chief in his recommendation to remove candidate #15 from further consideration for Police Officer on the August 1, 2008, Police Officer Eligibility List. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bennett. Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried The next meeting will be held on April 13, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Chief Dahlberg thanked those who attended the Officer of the Year Awards ceremony. A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to adjourn at 7:27 p.m. Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried y Diane Rhode, Executive Secretary to Chief John Dahlberg. BOFPC Minutes Page 2 of 2 03/02/2009