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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/2013 BFPC MinutesM.P Village of Mount Prospect 112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES January 14, 2013 Public Safety Building Fire Department Conference Room Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman Charles Bennett, Commissioner Mark Busse, Commissioner James Powers, Commissioner Michaele Skowron, Commissioner Also Present: Michael Semkiu, Chief of Police John Malcolm, Fire Chief APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the minutes of December 3, 2012. Phone B47/B70 -5656 A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to accept the minutes of December 3, 2012, Open Meeting. Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: M. Busse Motion Carried CITIZENS TO BE HEARD No one in attendance. POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Semkiu reported 35 candidates were contacted for the oral interviews, which are scheduled for February 4, 5, & 6, 2013. Of the 35 candidates, 19 are scheduled for the interviews and 16 responded they are no longer interested. Chairman Busse inquired as to why so many candidates are no longer interested and Chief Semkiu responded that most have taken positions with other law enforcement agencies. The Chairman identified Commissioners Skowron, Bennett and M. Busse as members of the Board for the interviews. Chief Semkiu stated Deputy Chief Janowick and Commander Eterno will be the police members of the interview board. There was a brief discussion as to whether a regular meeting was needed in February or if they could vote on the eligibility list the last night of the interviews. After a review of the rules and regulations, the consensus was to approve the list for the police department the final night of the interviews in Open Session as long as a quorum is present. Chief Semkiu reported Daniel Gryzik was appointed on January 2nd to the position of Police Officer, and is currently attending the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage. There was also a general discussion regarding budget and police department activities. APPROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST Chief Malcolm presented the Fire Department Firefighter /Paramedic Final Eligibility List with preference points for the Board's approval. The Chief briefly reviewed with the Board how the preference points were applied and the steps followed to ensure the preference points were applied according to the Hiring Bill (Public Act 97 -251) and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (BOFPC) Rules and Regulations. BOFPC Minutes Page 1 1/14/13 A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to approve the Probationary Firefighter /Paramedic Final Eligibility List. Roll Call: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron, Powers, Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Malcolm reported that 190 applications were received for the test and 123 sat for the written test. The Board agreed to conduct the interview /backgrounds for the top 16 candidates on January 29 and 30 starting at 5:30 p.m. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the interview /background process as it pertains to the new Hiring Bill (Public Act 97 -251) and the BOFPC Rules and Regulations. The Board discussed setting a guideline for the interview portion of the background and agreed to use a score of 80% for a candidate to pass. . A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to approve the oral interview the Board conducts with Fire candidates to require a minimum average score of 80% for a candidate to pass the Board's oral interview /background examination and continue in the selection process. Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron, Powers, Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried CLOSEDSESSION A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Busse to go into Closed Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 6:56 p.m. and approve closed session minutes. Roll Call: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron, Powers, Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried The Board returned to open session at 7:13 p.m. with everyone present from the previous session. OTHER BUSSINESS Chairman Busse briefly discussed the Shining Star dinner. The Board scheduled the March and April meetings as follows: March 4 and April 8th Chairman Busse scheduled a time to meet with the Chiefs to discuss the Annual Report before the Village Board. With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron, Powers Nays: None Abstain: None Motion Carried Minutes transcribed by Diane e, ExecutiVe Se retary to Chief Michael Semkiu. Minutes approved by: ` eorq se, Chair an Dat BOFPC Minutes 1/14/13 Page 2