HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/2012 BFPC MinutesMount Prospect Village of Mount Prospect
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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
January 3, 2012
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Acting Chairperson Skowron called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
Roll Call: Michaele Skowron, Acting Chairperson
Charles Bennett, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Mark Busse, Commissioner
Absent: George Busse, Chairman
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 M. Busse to accept the
minutes of the November 21, 2011, Open Session Meeting.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Powers Nays: None Abstain: Skowron Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
The Board agreed to change the order of the agenda to accommodate the Fire Chief's request to discuss
the BOFPC Rules and Regulations revisions after Closed Session.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Dahlberg reported the department's current authorized strength remains at 82 and provided a brief
staffing update, which included a report on the probationary officers.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Fire Chief Malcolm provided the Board with a brief staffing update.
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) and to approve minutes at 5:50 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to closed session at 6:15 p.m. with everyone in attendance from the prior session.
At this time, Chief Dahlberg excused himself from the meeting.
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DISCUSS BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS RULES & REGULATIONS REVISIONS
Fire Chief Malcolm distributed redlined copies of the proposed revisions to the rules and regulations for
the Board's review, which led to a discussion of the new firefighter- hiring act. Fire Chief Malcolm provided
information from Selection Works, which is a company that offers a complete service for the firefighter
hiring process. After reviewing and discussing the information, the Board members agreed with the Fire
Chief's recommendation to have a representative attend a future meeting to provide a brief presentation.
The Chief will also ask the BOFPC attorney to attend the February meeting to discuss the proposed
revisions to the rules and regulations. The Board discussed and agreed to have Fire Chief Malcolm
contact Selection Works to schedule a presentation as soon as possible. Fire Chief Malcolm will contact
everyone by e -mail as soon as he receives confirmation from Selection Works.
OTHER BUSINESS
The next regular meeting will be on February 6, 2012.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner
Powers to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhode, Executilie Secretary to Chief John Dahlberg.
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Minutes approved by
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