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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/2003 BFPC minutes Village of Mount Prospect 112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect. Illinois 60056 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS Phone 847/870-5656 MINUTES February 4, 2003 Present: Robert McKillop, Acting Chairperson Marie Cotten, Secretary Claude Bjork, Commissioner Clyde Brooks, Commissioner JOM Arndt, Commissioner Richard Eddington, Chief of Police Michael Figolah, Fire Chief Everette Hill, Jr. BOFPC Attorney Acting Chairman McKillop called the meeting to order at 5:32p.m. The Acting Chairman introduced and welcomed the newly appointed member of the BOFPC, John Arndt. Commissioner Arndt gave a brief summary of his background with the Village. A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks and seconded by Commissioner Cotten to accept the minutes of the open meeting of January 7,2003. Ayes: Cotten, Brooks, McKillop Nays: None Abstain: Bjork, Arndt Motion carried. Election of Chairman A motion was made by Commissioner Cotten to nominate Robert McKillop and seconded by Commissioner Bjork. Commissioner Brooks moved to close the nominations. Ayes: Cotten, Brooks, McKillop, Bjork, Arndt Nays: None Commissioner Brooks asked Commissioner McKillop to share his thoughts regarding the Board's needs and achievements he would like to build on as the leader ofthe BOFPC. Commissioner Bob McKillop responded with the following: 1) To become more active as a commission and understanding the rules and regulations. 2) To follow the leadership Chris Lenz started with the Board in communications with one another. 3) To undertake seriously the direction of promoting the most qualified and to reach out in the various directions for candidates for the police and fire service, as the requirements come up. Embracingthe idea of the state itself in different areas and trying to bring to the departments and the Village the most qualified and capable candidates Election of Chairperson Upon Voice Vote: Ayes: Bjork, Cotten, Ardnt, Brooks, McKillop Nays, none Motion Carried The Mayor requested Chris Lenz inform the Board of his willingness to be invited to a Board meeting to express his hopes for the direction of the Board. An invitation will be sent. A motion was made by Commissioners Cotten to go into executive session for the specific purpose of discussing individual personnel. Seconded by Commissioner Bjork Upon Roll Call: Ayes: Arndt, Cotten, Bjork, McKillop, Brooks Nays: None Motion Carried The meeting reconvened. Schedule Dates for Police Applicant Oral Interviews Chief Eddington asked the Board to select dates for the next group of oral interviews. The Board agreed on March 3rd, 4th and 5th. Police Department ElhdbiIitv Ret!Ïster I A motion was needed to extend and proceed immediately to the B list. Commissioner Brooks moved to utilize the resources we have by proceeding immediately to the B List. Seconded by Commissioner Cotten. Ayes: Arndt, Cotten, Bjork, McKillop, Brooks Nays: None Motion Carried A motion was needed to authorize the Chairman to send a letter to Mr. Greene informing him he is no longer eligible for consideration. Commissioner Bjork moved to authorize the chair to send a letter to Mr. Greene. Seconded by Commissioner Arndt. Ayes: Arndt, Cotten, Bjork, McKillop, Brooks Nays: None Motion Carried Update Fire Department Chief Figolah reported all tests are back and an offer will go to the new hire, with a tentative date of February 18th for the swearing in. She is a State Certified Firefighter II and will be attending the academy. Randy Uidl is being promoted to Lieutenant. Other Business - Police Department The retirement of Deputy Chief Condon creates an opening at the supervisor level. He would like to have the swearingin on tfie 10th or 13th forOfficer Janowick to Sergeant. . A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. by Commissioner Brooks. Seconded by Commissioner Bjork. Ayes: Cotten, McKillop, Bjork, Brooks, Arndt Nays: None Motion Carried Minutes approved by: ~dJ2/ÚbR~ Robert McKillop, Chairman D3--If-o3 Date: