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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/05/2003 BFPC minutes Village of Mount Prospect 1 1 2 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 Phone 847/870-5656 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES AUGUST 5, 2003 Present: Robert McKillop, Chairperson Marie Cotten, Secretary John Arndt, Commissioner Richard Eddington, Chief of Police John Malcolm, Deputy Fire Chief Excused: Claude Bjork, Commissioner Clyde Brooks, Commissioner Chainnan McKillop called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Cotten to go into Closed Session. Commissioner Arndt. Seconded by Ayes: Arndt, Cotten, McKillop Nays: None Motion Carried A motion was made by Commissioner Cotten to accept the minutes of the June 3, 2003 open meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Arndt. Ayes: Arndt, Cotten, McKillop Nays: None Motion Carried Fire Department Update Deputy Chief Malcolm said there would be an informational meeting with the assessors after the Assessment Center for the Lieutenant Promotional Exam on Thursday, August 7, 2003. At that time they will provide the scores from the Assessment Center and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates. Five candidates scored over 80% in the pre-screening and were allowed to go on to the Assessment Center. Sen!eants Written Test - Police Department Chief Eddington contacted Stanard and Associates of Chicago regarding the written portion of the sergeants exam. The department is currently reviewing two options. The first is a standard test, which would run approximately $110 per candidate. The second option is a test tailored to Mount Prospect. It would include the Mount Prospect Rules and Regulations. This test would cost about $6500 in prep work for the exam. The Chief has asked his staff to review the two options and submit recommendations. These responses will be presented to the BOFPC at a future meeting. Police Department Update Chief Eddington will be conducting an assessment center for the position of Commander in the next 60 to 90 days. Deputy Chief Malcolm was excused from the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Police Oral Interview Questions Chainnan McKillop conveyed to the Board that Commissioners Brooks and Bjork indicated they had no problem with the questions, as modified. Chairman McKillop recommended a change in Question #3. After a brief discussion he asked for a motion to accept the Oral Interview Questions, as presented with the change in Question #3 striking the word "and" from the second sentence. A motion was made by Commissioner Cotten to accept the Recruit Oral Interview Questions with the correction. Seconded by Commissioner Arndt. Ayes: Arndt, Cotten, McKillop, Nays: None Motion Carried Chainnan McKillop announced the reappointment of Commissioner Brooks and Commissioner Cotten to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners effective June 3, 2003. Chainnan McKillop commended the Army/Career Page Commander Semkiu put together. He also commended everyone working on the Chicago Law Enforcement Career Day. The program is acquiring valuable information for the Board, and he commends the Chief and his staff for their efforts. John Arndt complimented the Police Department's Annual Report. There was no further business. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Commissioner Arndt. Commissioner Cotten. Seconded by Ayes: Arndt, Cotten, McKillop Nays: None Motion Carried The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Minutes transcribed by Police Executive Secretary Diane Rhode. Minutes approved by: 1 dßIX¿ t/riP £¥~ Robert McKillop, Ghainnan . !O/CY7/03 , l Date: ..'~,-... .;