HomeMy WebLinkAbout9. BPFC Minutes 11/21/2011Mount Prospect Village of Mount Prospect
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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
November2l, 2011
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman
Charles Bennett, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Mark Busse, Commissioner
Absent: Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Also Present: John K. 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 October 11, 2011, Open Session Meeting.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, G. Busse, Powers Nays: None Abstain: M. Busse
Motion Carried
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to dispose of the
Open Meeting Audiotapes /CDs Pursuant to the Illinois Records Commission for the period of January
2011 thru August 2011.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, G. Busse, Powers, M. Busse Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
MEDIA INQUIRY PRESENTATION BY BOFPC ATTORNEY
BOFPC Attorney Hill provided a brief training on the topic of proper protocol members of the Board of Fire
& Police Commissioners should use when handling a media inquiry.
DISCUSS BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS RULES & REGULATIONS REVISIONS
Fire Chief Malcolm reported he is still working with the attorneys to revise the rules and regulations to
comply with the recent changes in state legislation, which led to a brief discussion. Fire Chief Malcolm
hopes to have a draft of the revisions for the Board's review in January.
APPROVE EXTENTION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT NEW HIRE LIST
Fire Chief Malcolm recommended extending the Fire Department New Hire list for one (1) year to allow
the Board enough time to update the BOFPC Rules and Regulations and conduct a new test.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Powers to approve the
extension of the Fire Department New Hire List as presented.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, G. Busse, Powers, M. Busse Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
Attorney Hill excused himself from the meeting.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Dahlberg reported the department's current authorized strength is at 82. The Chief informed the
Board the department's newest officer will graduate from PTI in Champaign- Urbana on December 22,
2011. Chief Dahlberg distributed copies of the press release announcing the Cook County Sheriff's Law
Enforcement Award of Merit presented to Deputy Chief Michael Semkiu on November 16, 2011.
Chairman Busse asked if there were any concerns regarding the department's staffing given the
budgetary issues this past year and this led to a brief discussion.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Fire Chief Malcolm reported fire department staffing levels remain the same. The fire department is
working on the procedures for a new hire test next year and the department is helping in the community
with the toy drive and the food pantry.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to go into Closed
Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 6:09 p.m. to review and approve minutes.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, G. Busse, Powers, M. Busse Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
The Board returned to Open Session at 6:36 p.m. with everyone present from the previous session.
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the disposal of Closed Session Audiotapes /CDs Pursuant
to the Open Meetings Act for the period of July 2009 to March 2010.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, G. Busse, Powers, M. Busse Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman George Busse welcomed Commissioner Mark Busse to the Board. There was a brief
discussion on benefits of attending the Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners Association Conference in
May. The Board discussed the need for a December meeting and determined it was not necessary.
The Board scheduled the next meeting for January 3, 2012, at 5:30 p.m.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner
Bennett to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, G. Busse, Powers, M. Busse Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhode, Executive Secretary to Chief John Dahlberg.
Minutes approved by
Michaele Skowron, Acting Chairperson Date
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