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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
December 3, 2012
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
James Powers, Commissioner
Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Absent: Mark Busse, Commissioner
Also Present: Michael Semkiu, Chief of Police
John Malcolm, Fire Chief
Phone
847/870 -5656
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the minutes of November 5, 2012. Commissioner Powers
asked for a correction to the phrase under Other Business which says "two more years" to be changed to
"three more years."
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to accept the
minutes of November 5, 2012, Open Meeting, as amended.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
Chairman Busse asked for the following motions which were discussed and approved in Closed Session
on November 5. 2012.
A motion to approve the Disposal of Closed Session Audiotapes /CDs Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act
for the period of March 2010 to January 2011.
A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Bennett.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None
A motion to approve the Release of Certain Closed Session Minutes to the Open Session Book: October
11, 2011, January 3, 2012, February 6, 2012 and March 5, 2012.
The motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Skowron.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
The current police eligibility list will be exhausted by the end of this year and Chief Semkiu informed the
Board the police department anticipates conducting oral interviews early next year. If the 2013 budget is
approved by the Village Board, an additional officer will be hired next year. The Board agreed to conduct
oral interviews on February 4, 5, and 6, 2013, with a meeting at the conclusion of the interviews on the 6th
to approve the list. .
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Malcolm requested the Board select dates to conduct interview /backgrounds in January. After a
brief discussion the consensus was to schedule them for the 14 and 15th of January, with a meeting
held each night. They would conduct approximately eight (8) interviews per night, starting at 5:30 p.m. A
total of 151 applications for firefighter /paramedic have been received. The written test is scheduled for
December 8 at Prospect High School and if the commissioners would like to speak to the group, there
will be time available prior to the test.
Chef Malcolm reported the department's newest firefighter will be graduating this Friday, December 7,
2012, and the Chief invited the commissioners to attend.
CLOSEDSESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to go into
Closed Session under personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) at 6:02 p.m. and approve closed session minutes.
Roll Call: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, Skowron, Powers, Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
The Board returned to open session at 6:14 p.m. with everyone present from the previous session.
Fire Department
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the accommodation for the candidate requesting the
accommodation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Powers
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
Police
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the recommendation of the Chief to remove the individual
for the reasons the Chief cited.
A motion was made by Commissioner Powers and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to approve the
Chiefs recommendation to remove the individual from consideration.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the Chief's recommendation for a conditional offer of
employment to Daniel Gryzik.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Skowron.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
Chairman Busse acknowledged receipt of a letter from Ryan Jordan requesting to have his name
removed from the list.
OTHER BUSSINESS
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Commissioner Skowron brought to the meeting the flyer announcing the Celestial Celebration dinner and
suggested members of the Board sitting at the same table for the event. Board members wishing to
attend should send their checks to Diane and she will mail them requesting seating at the same table.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by
Commissioner Bennett to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, Skowron, Powers Nays: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane
Minutes approved by:
Exec u me - S - ecretary to Chief Michael Semkiu.
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