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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
February 3, 2014
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Commissioner Skowron called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. and served as Acting Chair until the
Chairman arrived.
Roll Call: George Busse, Chairman (Arrived 5:51 PM)
Charles Bennett, Commissioner
Mark Busse, Commissioner
James Powers, Commissioner
Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Also Present: John Malcolm, Fire Chief
Michael Semkiu, Chief of Police
Timothy Janowick, Deputy Chief of Police
Michael Eterno, Operations Commander (Arrived 5:39 PM)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Acting Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of December 9,
2014.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse to approve the
minutes.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
The Motion to approve the disposal of Open Meeting Audiotapes /CDs was tabled.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Semkiu reported the police department is currently at full strength and that one of the Police
Sergeants indicated he will retire this month. With the approval of the Village Manager, an officer on the
Sergeant Eligibility List will be promoted. Chief Semkiu invited the Board to the "Officer of the Year"
Awards ceremony on February 18 at the Village Board Meeting and to the reception immediately
following. There was also a discussion regarding the process for selecting the "Officer of the Year."
Chairman Busse will be giving the Board of Fire & Police annual report the same night. Commissioner
Skowron noted the memorandum included in their packets regarding Officer Carlson's completion of
probation.
Commander Eterno joined the meeting at 5:39 p.m.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Malcolm reported the Fire Department is at full staff and all lists are current. The secretary in Fire
Prevention has retired from the department. The Celestial Celebration is Friday night and the Fire
Department's 100 year anniversary will be recognized.
At 5:44 p.m. Acting Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to take a short recess until Chairman Busse
arrives.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
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Acting Chairperson Skowron called the meeting back to order at 5:51 p.m. and noted Chairman Busse
arrived and Chief Malcolm was excused. The Chair called for a motion to go into Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner M. Busse and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to go into
Closed Session at 5:52 p.m. to approve closed session minutes under Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) -
The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees
of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine
its validity and to review the oral interview process.
Roll Call: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to open session at 7:54 p.m. with everyone present from the previous session
OTHER BUSSINES
The next meeting will be held on March 3, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. and the Board of Fire & Police Annual
Report to the Village Board will take place on February 18th.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner
Powers to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Powers, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhod , Exec�{ve S cretary to Chief Michael Semkiu.
Minutes approved by:
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