HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/29/2010 BFPC minutesMount Prospect Village of Mount Prospect
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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
November 29, 2010
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman
Charles Bennett, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Absent: Hank Friedrichs III, Commissioner
Also Present: John Malcolm, Fire Chief
John K. Dahlberg, Chief of Police
Everette Hill, BOFPC Attorney
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Powers to accept the
minutes of the October 26, 2010, Open Meeting.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Abstain: Bennett Motion Carried
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Dahlberg informed the Board that recognition of the four police department members who are
retiring is scheduled for December 15'" from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the first floor Police /Fire Training
Room. Sergeant Zboril's promotion to the rank of Commander will take place at the Village Board
Meeting on January 4, 2011, with a reception immediately following in the Community Room. Chief
Dahlberg also briefly reported on department staffing.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Fire Chief Malcolm informed the Board of cake and coffee on December 1 st at 4:30 p.m. in the Police /Fire
Training Room for the following:
Phillip Buffalo and Dane Phenegar appointed to the rank of Battalion Chief
William Foehring and Brian Lambel promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to go into Closed
Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 6:26 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Busse, Bennett, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to Open Session at 6:35 p.m. with everyone present.
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to agree with
Chief Dahlberg's recommendation to disqualify Ms. Dolan from further consideration.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Busse, Bennett, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
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BOFPC ATTORNEY PRESENTATION ON RECORDS DISPOSAL
Mr. Hill provided a brief presentation on the disposal of records maintained by the Board of Fire and
Police Commissioners. Mr. Hill also explained the requirements for approving the disposal of audio tapes
from a closed session after eighteen months have passed. The open meetings audiotapes fall under the
Local Records Commission Act and disposal of the audiotapes should be coordinated through the Village
Clerk.
Mr. Hill provided additional information from the October meeting regarding the Fair Promotions Act as it
pertains to the Fire Department. Attorney Hill distributed copies of the BOFPC Rules and Regulations,
with the changes discussed during the October meeting for their review before the next meeting. After a
brief discussion, Chairman Busse requested the January agenda have a line item for final discussion and
approval of the rules and regulations. Once approved, the Board will forward their recommendation to the
Village Board for final approval. Commissioner Bennett asked Mr. Hill if any court cases were pending
which could have an impact on us and a wide - ranging discussion followed.
ESTABLISH BIANNUALDATES FOR REVIEW OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
There was a brief discussion regarding the selection of dates to review Closed Session minutes. Mr. Hill
suggested reviewing the minutes every six months and discussed the protocol for releasing and
maintaining closed session minutes. The Board agreed to review minutes biannually in May and
November.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to establish
biannual dates for review of Closed Session Minutes to May and November.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Bennett, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Abstain: Motion Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
The next meeting will be on January 3, 2011, at 6:00 p.m.
Chief Dahlberg requested a commitment from the Board for a date in mid - January to conduct police oral
interviews and the Board agreed to January 17, 2011, with the first interview at 5:00 p.m. If a second
night should be necessary, the Chief will contact Chairman Busse.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner
Skowron to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Bennett, Powers, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhode, Executive Secretary to Chief John Dahlberg.
Minutes approved by:
George K. Busse, Chairman
Date
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