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Village of Mount Prospect
11 ::2 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect. Illinois 60056
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Phone
847/870-5656
MINUTES
May 11,2009
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.
Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman
Charles Bennett, Commissioner
Hank Friedrichs III, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Also Present: Michael Figolah, Fire Chief
John Dahlberg, Chief of Police
John Malcolm, Deputy Fire Chief
Richard O"Brien, Senior Examiner of John E. Reid & Associates, Inc.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to accept the minutes
of the April 13, 2009, Open Meeting.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to accept the minutes
of the April 15, 2009, Open Meeting, with one correction. The ayes under the motion to adjourn should read
Bennett, Friedrichs, Skowron.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Friedrichs, Skowron Nays: None
Abstain: Busse, Powers Motion Carried
PRESENTATION BY JOHN E. REID & ASSOCIATES.INC.
At the request of the Board, Chief Figolah arranged for Richard O'Brien of John E. Reid and Associates, Inc., to
provide an overview of their company and the testing process. At the conclusion of the presentation Mr. O'Brien
left the meeting. (6:19 p.m.)
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Figolah and Deputy Chief Malcolm reported on the upcoming new hire test for firefighter/paramedic.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Dahlberg reported the Police Department finished 3rd in the State for the Traffic Safety Challenge
sponsored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to go into Closed
Session under personnelS ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 6:34 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
The Board reconvened at 6:36 p.m. with everyone present.
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OTHER BUSINESS
The next meeting will be held on June 1st at 6:00 p.m. Fire Department Oral Interviews will be held July 13th,
14th and 15th. The July meeting will be held the evening of 13th prior to Fire Department Oral Interviews.
Commissioner Powers commented on the Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners Conference. After a brief
discussion, the Board asked the Chiefs to arrange for Mr. Hill to attend a Board meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to adjourn at 6:40 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
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