HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/2011 BFPC MinutesMount Prospect Village of Mount Prospect
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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
June 6, 2011
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.
Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman
Charles Bennett, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Absent: Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Also Present: John Dahlberg, Chief of Police
John Malcolm, Fire Chief
Phone
847/870 -5656
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Powers to accept the
minutes of the May 2, 2011, Open Meeting.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Busse, Bennett, Powers
Nays: None Abstain: Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Dahlberg reported the department has received 626 eligible candidates out of the 635 applications
for the upcoming recruit testing process. The Chief asked Board members attending the orientation to be
there by 5:30 p.m., if possible.
Chief Dahlberg provided a brief update on the sergeants testing process and discussed the current
sergeant's list, which will expire on September 5, 2011. The written test is scheduled for July 20 and the
assessment center will be held on August 17 During the second week of May, Deputy Chief Janowick
conducted the Merit & Efficiency portion of the testing process.
Officer Timothy Ryan will be graduating from the academy at the end of June, which puts the department
at 82 sworn officers.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Fire Chief Malcolm briefly updated the Board on department eligibility lists and staffing. The Chief
distributed information regarding the legislation amending the Firefighter Hiring Bill in Springfield. After a
brief discussion, Chief Malcolm said he would provide more information to the Board as it becomes
available.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Powers to go into Closed
Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 6:03 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bennett, Busse, Powers
Nays: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to Open Session at 6:17 p.m. with everyone present.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Busse reported Commissioner Friedrichs will no longer continue as a member of the Board and
asked the members to forward any suggestions for filling this vacancy. Chairman Busse expressed his
appreciate for Commissioner Friedrichs' service to the Board and the two Chiefs said they will send a joint
letter thanking Commission Friedrichs for his service.
Chief Dahlberg will contact the Board via e-mail for oral interview dates in August and notice of the date
for the Finance workshop meeting.
The September meeting will be held on the 12 at 5:30 p.m.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner
Powers to adjourn at 6:25 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Busse, Bennett, Powers
Nays: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rh�Ie, Executive Seretary to Chief John Dahlberg.
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