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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/02/2012 BFPC MinutesM.mtPmspe" Village of Mount Prospect 1 12 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES April 2, 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 James Powers, Commissioner Mark Busse, Commissioner Absent: George Busse, Chairman Charles Bennett, Commissioner Also Present: John K. Dahlberg, Chief of Police John Malcolm, Fire Chief APPROVAL OF MINUTES Phone 847/870 -5656 A motion was made by Commissioner M. Busse and seconded by Commissioner Powers to accept the minutes of the March 5, 2012, Open Meeting with one correction to the last sentence on the first page to read the Board returned to open session at 6:11 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: M. Busse, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: Powers Motion Carried CITIZENS TO BE HEARD No one in attendance. POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Dahlberg reported the police department's sworn strength is at 83 with an authorized strength of 82. Chief Dahlberg also provided a brief overview of staffing for the department in the next few months and informed the Board that the Village Manager has approved his request for two (2) additional anticipatory hires. The current eligibility list is all but exhausted, as several candidates have been hired by other police departments. Two (2) candidates have asked to be passed over, which may be granted but only for the duration of this list. Chief Dahlberg requested the Board to conduct interviews with the next group of eighteen (18) on April 30, 2012, scheduling four (4) interviews per hour, starting at 4:45 p.m. The Board agreed and Chairman G. Busse, Commissioner Skowron and Commissioner Powers will be on the Interview Panel. Deputy Chief Semkiu is working with Stanard and Associates on retraining and /or reformulating the questions. Stanard did agree to authorize any commissioners in need of training to view the tape of the first training session, but they also said, based on feedback, the Board may want to look at rewriting the questions, which would require a meeting with Stanard. The Board agreed to discuss this at a future meeting. Shawn Wickery graduated from PTI in Champaign on March 29, 2012, and was the recipient of the Ervin H. Warren Award which is given to one officer in each Basic Law Enforcement Class who best exemplifies today's concept of tomorrow's police officer. The Chief also informed the Board that the Police Training Institute, which is located at University of Illinois has lost its certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB), therefore, the police department moving forward plans to use the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) in Glen Ellyn for recruit training. Chief Dahlberg briefly updated the Board on current activities and training. FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Fire Chief Malcolm briefly reported on staffing, activities and training. BOFPC Minutes 4/2/2012 Page 1 REVIEW OF AMENDMENTS TO THE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS RULES AND REGULATIONS Chief Malcolm updated the Board on the status of the changes to the Firefighter- Hiring Bill which will need to be incorporated into the rules and regulations. It has passed the House of Representatives and is currently in the Senate. OTHER BUSINESS Acting Chairman Skowron asked the Chiefs if a date has been selected for the Annual Report, and Chief Dahlberg advised there was discussion on a date in May, but it has not been confirmed. NEW BUSINESS The Board discussed attending the Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners Association Spring 2012 Seminar in Peoria, IL, and /or attending the fall conference in St. Charles, IL. Chief Dahlberg advised the members wishing to attend to turn in their registration forms in to Diane Rhode as soon as possible if they plan on attending the spring conference. Most of the commissioners are looking to attend the fall conference in St. Charles. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Commissioner M. Busse and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to go intc Closed Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) and to approve Closed Session minutes at 6:18 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried The Board returned to open session at 6:23 p.m. with everyone in attendance from the prior session. Acting Chairman Skowron asked for a motion to approve candidate #6, Nicholas Mavraganis, to take a pass on an offer for a job on this current list. A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse. Roll Call: Ayes: M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried Acting Chairman Skowron asked for a motion to approve candidate #8, Brian Kaniecki, to take a pass on an offer for a job on this current list. A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse. Roll Call: Ayes: M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried Acting Chairman Skowron asked for a motion to approve the recommendation of the Police Chief to remove candidate #16, Rachael Peterson, on the current eligibility list from further consideration. A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse. Roll Call: Ayes: M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried The next meeting will be a Special Meeting on April 30 and until further notice, the next regular meeting will be May 7th With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Voice Vote: Ayes: M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried Minutes transcribed by Diai Minutes approved by lohn Dahlberg. Date BOFPC Minutes 4/2/2012 Page 2