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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
April 5, 2010
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m.
Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman
James Powers, Commissioner
Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Hank Friedrichs III, Commissioner
Absent: Charles Bennett, Commissioner
Also Present: Michael Figolah, Fire Chief
John Dahlberg, Police Chief
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Powers to accept the
minutes of the March 1, 2010, Open Meeting.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Abstain: Friedrichs Motion Carried
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Dahlberg reported Officer Barnett completed probation on the 27 of March. Cake and coffee will
be held on Friday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m. for Officer Felten who is retiring from the department after 30
years of service. With the retirement of Officer Felten, the department strength will be at 84. Further
discussion was held regarding the status of the eligibility list.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Figolah had nothing to report on staffing. Fire Chief Figolah presented to the Board for their
approval the Preliminary Promotional List for Lieutenant. After discussion and review, the Chairman
asked for a motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Powers to approve the
Preliminary Promotional List for Lieutenant.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BOFPC RULES AND REGULATIONS
Chief Figolah reported he reviewed the BOFPC Rules and Regulations with Chief Dahlberg and would
like to forward their notes to the attorney prior to reviewing with the Board. Commissioner Skowron
discussed some recommendations she would also like sent to the attorney for review. There was a
discussion regarding the position of secretary and the consensus of the Board was to eliminate this
position from the rules. The Board agreed to have all recommendations forwarded to the attorney for
review and comment.
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CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Powers to go into
Closed Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 7:07 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:29 p.m. with everyone present.
OTHER BUSINESS
The next meeting will be held May 3, 2010, at 5:00 p.m.
Chief Figolah announced the new fire station's grand opening will be held on the morning of May 29 and
Chairman Busse would like to see members attend if possible.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Friedrichs and seconded by
Commissioner Powers to adjourn at 7:35 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Dian- hode, ecutive .ecretary to Chief John Dahlberg.
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