HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/2011 BFPC MinutesMount Prospect Village of Mount Prospect
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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
March 14, 2011
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman
Hank Friedrichs III, Commissioner
Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Absent: Charles Bennett, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Also Present: John Malcolm, Fire Chief
Michael Semkiu, Deputy Chief of Police
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Friedrichs to accept the
minutes of the February 15, 2011, Open Meeting.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Skowron
Nays: None Abstain: Friedrichs Motion Carried
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the disposal of Open Meeting Audiotapes /CD's pursuant
to the Illinois Records Commission for the period of January 2003 thru December 2010.
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Friedrichs.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron
Nays: None Abstain: Motion Carried
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the disposal of Closed Session Audiotapes /CD's
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act for the period of January 2004 thru June 2009.
A motion was made by Commissioner Friedrichs and seconded by Commissioner Skowron.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron
Nays: None Abstain: Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Deputy Chief Semkiu provided a brief report on department staffing and an overview of the Executive
Management Program he attended at Northwestern University, which is recognized by agencies all over
the country.
SERGEANTS PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION DISCUSSION
Deputy Chief Semkiu reported the current Police Sergeant Eligibility List expires September 5, 2011, and
the next written test for sergeant is scheduled for July 20, 2011. Deputy Chief Semkiu presented the
Reading List for the Board's approval and the Department Notice for the Chairman's signature. After
review and discussion, the Board voted to approve the Reading List, which will be included with the
memorandum announcing the Sergeants test and distributed to all eligible officers.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Friedrichs and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to approve
the Reading List for the Sergeants Exam.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron
Nays: None Abstain: Motion Carried
POLICE RECRUIT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION PROCESS DISCUSSION
Deputy Chief Semkiu provided the Board with a brief update on the recruit testing, which began in
January. Deputy Chief Semkiu also supplied information on advertising and handed out copies of the
department's ad currently on The Blue Line. Data collected from the previous test determined that over
90% of the applicants use The Blue Line website in their search for police tests. The department will also
run ads in the Chicago Tribune, as well as attend career fairs, such as Western Illinois University. Deputy
Chief Semkiu reported that as of today the department has received 154 pre - applications. There was a
general discussion regarding the testing process and timeline for the test.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Malcolm briefly updated the Board on department staffing and the status of Fire Department
eligibility lists.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Friedrichs to go into
Closed Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 6:46 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:02 p.m. with everyone present.
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Friedrichs to approve
the release of certain Closed Session Minutes to the Open Session Book for the period of January 2003
thru September 2010.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron
Nays: None Abstain: Motion Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
Commission Skowron asked to discuss the Illinois Fire and Police Association Conference scheduled for
April 29 to May 1st in Champaign. Due to the Village's financial situation, Chairman Busse suggested
the Board consider attending the local seminar in November and the Board concurred.
The Board agreed there would be no meeting in April and the next meeting will be held on May 2 nd at 5:30
p. M.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Friedrichs and seconded by
Commissioner Skowron to adjourn at 7:06 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Friedrichs, Skowron
Nays: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rho e, Execu to Chief John Dahlberg.
Minutes approved by:
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