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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/2012 BFPC MinutesMount Prosp I Village of Mount Prospect 1 12 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES September 10, 2012 Public Safety Building Fire Department Conference Room Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman Michaele Skowron, Commissioner James Powers, Commissioner Charles Bennett, Commissioner Mark Busse, Commissioner Also Present: Michael Semkiu, Chief of Police John Malcolm, Fire Chief Phone 847/870 -5656 APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Powers to accept the minutes of the May 7, 2012, Open Meeting. Roll Call: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron, Powers Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried CITIZENS TO BE HEARD No one in attendance. Chairman Busse changed the order of the agenda to discuss Item III after Closed Session. POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Michael Semkiu provided a brief report on staffing and reported the department is currently at 84 sworn, which is 2 above the department's authorized strength of 82. Chief Semkiu advised the Board that the budget process for 2013 had started, which led to a discussion regarding recruit testing next year and training for the commissioners. There was also a discussion on attending training offered by the Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners Association at Pheasant Run. FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Fire Chief Malcolm reported on an upcoming retirement, department staffing and the status of each candidate on the - Firefighter /Paramedic Eligibility List. The Chief also asked if commission members would check their calendars and notify him if they are available for October 1 St to swear -in a new fire department member. Chief Semkiu was excused from the meeting at 5:57 p.m. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to go into Closed Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) and to approve Closed Session minutes at 5:58 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: G. Busse, Skowron, Powers, Bennett, M. Busse Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried BOFPC Minutes 9/10/2012 Page 1 The Board returned to open session at 6:09 p.m. with everyone in attendance from the prior session. The Chairman requested approval of the Fire Chief's recommendation with a motion for the individuals that have been recommended to be removed from the list and those that requested to be removed from the list be accepted. A motion was made by Commissioner M. Busse and seconded by Commissioner Skowron. Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Skowron, Powers, Bennett, M. Busse Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried Fire Chief Malcolm stated that this completes the eligibility list dated January 21, 2012. DISUSSION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISISONERS RULES AND REGULATIONS The Board reviewed and discussed the draft of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners ( BOFPC) dated August 22, 2012, which reflects the most recent amendments to the Firefighter- Hiring Bill. The Board agreed to a change in the format for more clarification. There was a discussion regarding the timeline to finalize the rules and regulations and send their recommendation to the Village Board for approval. The Board agreed to hold a meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners on September 24, 2012, to review and approve the amendments to the BOFPC Rules and Regulations. Chairman Busse and Commissioner Bennett left the meeting at 6:53 p.m. and Commissioner Skowron took over as Acting Chairperson for the remainder of the meeting. Upon completion of their review, the Board requested the Fire Chief forward their comments and recommendations to the attorney. At the next meeting, they will review and approve the amendments and send their recommendations to the Village Board for approval. OTHER BUSINESS The next meeting was scheduled for September 24 at 5:00 p.m. With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Voice Vote: Ayes: Skowron, Powers, M. Busse Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried Minutes transcribed by l Geor_ Chairman Date BOFPC Minutes 9/10/2012 Page 2