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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/2013 BFPC MinutesMount Prospect Village of Mount Prospect 112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 80058 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES May 6, 2013 Public Safety Building Fire Department Conference Room Chairman Busse called the meeting to order at 5:36 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 Henry Dawson, Battalion Chief Phone 847/870 -5858 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Busse asked for a motion to approve the minutes of April 8, 2013, Open Meeting. A motion was made to accept the minutes with a correction showing Commissioner Bennett absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse to approve the minutes as amended. Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: Bennett Motion Carried CITIZENS TO BE HEARD No one in attendance. FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Battalion Chief Henry Dawson provided an update on personnel and the status of the two probationary firefighter /paramedics. Commissioner Bennett complimented the fire department on the retirement cake and coffee for Deputy Chief Truty. POLICE RECRUIT TESTING UPDATE Chief Semkiu provided a report on the status of the testing process with 1/0 Solutions and he reviewed a draft copy of the information /application packet with the members of the Board. There was a brief discussion regarding changes to the documents and the process. As soon as the final draft is received from 1/0 Solutions, it will be forwarded to the Board for their review. Staff is working with 1/0 Solutions to get the application online as soon as possible. The orientation will be held on July 31 and time will be set aside for a member of the Board of Fire & Police to speak to the group. POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Chief Semkiu provided an update on personnel and the probationary officers' status. The department's strength is currently at 84 with an authorized strength of 83. The newest officer is at the academy and doing well. Chairman Busse inquired about the start of the budget process, which led to a brief discussion. BOFPC Minutes Page 1 5/06/13 CLOSEDSESSION 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) at 6:04 p.m. and to approve closed session minutes. Roll Call: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron, Powers, Nays: None Motion Carried The Board returned to open session at 6:05 p.m. with everyone present from the previous session OTHER BUSSINESS The board discussed the meeting schedule for the next few months and determined as follows: June meeting is cancelled, July 1, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. and August 5, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. The Chief will arrange to have a representative from 1/0 Solutions attend the July 1 meeting to reformulate the oral interview questions. Commissioner Bennett asked if there will be any changes to the Board with the new Mayor, which led to a discussion of board appointments and terms. With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Skowron and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to adjourn the meeting at 6:17 p.m. Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron, Powers Nays: None Motion Carried Minutes transcribed by Diane Rh e, Exe tive S cretary to Chief Michael Semkiu. Minutes approved by: - 7 / / 1 3 eor . Bu ChairmA Date BOFPC Minutes Page 2 5/06/13