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Village of Mount Prospect
112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect. Illinois 60056
Phone
847/870-5656
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
JANUARY 6, 2004
Police Department Administrative Conference Room
Present:
John Arndt, Commissioner
Claude Bjork, Commissioner
Clyde Brooks, Commissioner
Marie Cotten, Secretary
Robert McKillop, Chairman
Richard Eddington, Chief of Police
Michael Figolah, Fire Chief
John Malcolm, Deputy Fire Chief
Everette Hill, Jr., BOFPC Attorney
Chairman McKillop called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cotten to approve the minutes of the December 2, 2003,
open meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Bjork.
Ayes: Bjork, Cotten, McKillop
Nays: None
Abstain: Brooks Motion Carried
A motion was made by Commissioner Bjork to go into closed session to approve minutes and
discuss an Unfair labor Practice (UlP) that has been filed. Seconded by Commissioner
Cotten.
Upon Roll Call: McKillop, Cotten, Bjork, Brooks,
The meeting reconvened at 5:54 p.m.
Commissioner Arndt arrived at 5:44 p.m. while the Board was in Closed Session.
Fire Department Update
Chief Figolah reported that there would be a new hire test this year, as the list will expire in
December. The physical ability part of the test currently used will be difficult to conduct this
year. They normally use equipment from the Northwest Municipal Conference, but there is a
new test called the CPA T, which was developed between the International Fire Chiefs and the
International Firefighters. NIPSTA would be able to conduct this type of testing. Chief Figolah
recommended having a representative from NIPSTA attend a future meeting to give an
overview of the CPA T process. The Board agreed to have the Chief schedule a presentation for
the March meeting.
Rules and Reaulations Chanae
There was discussion regarding the rules and regulations change to Chapter 2, Section 8 G.
Chief Eddington reported he had contacted Dr. Monahan from District 214 to conduct the testing
on current bilingual employees to establish a standard and how Dr. Monahan defines language
fluency. Chief Eddington asked for a consensus of the board on the proposed language
change. This change was presented and discussed at previous meetings. Commissioner
Brooks asked for clarification of the language regarding "service area." Attorney Hill stated the
Board had asked him to come up with language to provide for language bilingualism to
substitute for some college credits. The initial change was "fluency in a language prevalent in a
Chicago metropolitan area." The Board then requested him to tailor it for Mount Prospect, and
this led to "service area of Mount Prospect." Attorney Hill stated the idea is that generally the
Board will be looking at the geographical boundaries of Mount Prospect, but realistically, our
service area in terms of the languages that may be in Mount Prospect will be broader with
regard to people passing through Mount Prospect. After some discussion, Chairman McKillop
asked the Board to entertain a motion to adopt and put this change into effect.
A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks to approve the Rules and Regulations as
amended. Seconded by Commissioner Cotten.
Ayes:
Nays:
Arndt, Bjork, Brooks, Cotten, McKillop
None Motion Carried
Police Department Update
Chief Eddington reported the need for the Board to decide if they want to interview the next
group of candidates if openings become available. Three candidates remain on Eligibility List II.
The eligibility list expires March 6, 2003. The Chief is expecting the need for an anticipatory
hire. If the Board should decide to interview the next group of candidates, their test scores are
in the 80's. There was a brief discussion, and the consensus of the Board was to have Chief
Eddington set up the next group of candidates for oral interviews.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cotten to start the oral interview process for the next
group of candidates. It was seconded by Commissioner Bjork.
Ayes:
Nays:
Arndt, Bjork, Brooks, Cotten, McKillop
None Motion Carried
Illinois Police Corp
The Chief sent the Board a memorandum regarding the Illinois Police Corp, which is a program
at Western Illinois University. This program offers those students interested in a career in law
enforcement the capability of sending themselves through school. Upon graduation the student
would be a Certified Police Officer in Illinois. Chief Eddington suggested this might be
something for the Board to research due to the recruiting opportunities and cost savings. The
consensus of the Board was to have the Chief begin research.
Other Business
Chairman McKillop complimented Commander Semkiu on the memorandum regarding the
analysis of equal employment and opportunity and recruitment plans. Commissioner Brooks
commended Commander Semkiu on his work and would like to meet with him. Chief Eddington
will make the arrangements.
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Attorney Hill was asked if he would be attending more meetings due to the new Closed Session
laws. He will try to make himself available when at all possible. A brief discussion was held
regarding the new law.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. by Commissioner Brooks. Seconded
by Commissioner Bjork.
Minutes transcribed by Police Executive Secretary Diane Rhode.
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