HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/2014 BFPC Minutes MoumProspecY Village of Mount Prospect
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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS 847/870 -5656
MINUTES
March 3, 2014
Public Safety Building
Fire Department Conference Room
Commissioner Skowron called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. and served as Acting Chair until the
Chairman arrived.
Roll Call: Michaele Skowron, Commissioner
Charles Bennett, Commissioner
Mark Busse, Commissioner
Absent: James Powers, Commissioner
Also Present: John Malcolm, Fire Chief
Michael Semkiu, Chief of Police
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Acting Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of February 3,
2014.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse to approve the
minutes.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Semkiu reported one officer will be retiring this month, one officer was promoted to sergeant and
one officer tendered his resignation with the department so he is looking to hire an officer from the current
eligibility list.
Chief also mentioned the commissioner training being offered by the Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners
Association (IFPCA) in Decatur. If any member would like to attend this training, they should contact the
Chief's office to make arrangements.
POLICE DEPARTMENT ORAL INTERVIEW SCHEDULE — MARCH 17, 19, AND 20, 2014
Chief Semkiu reminded Board members the oral interviews for thirty (30) candidates are scheduled for
March 17 19 and 20 starting at 2:30 p.m. each day.
SERGEANTS PROMOTIONAL PROCESS DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE READING LIST
Chief Semkiu presented the sergeants examination notice with the attached documents for the Board to
review. Commissioner Skowron suggested the Board review and submits any suggestions to the Chiefs
Office by Friday. Chief Semkiu also distributed information from Laser and Associates regarding the
assessment center and psychological evaluations. The Chief reviewed the documents with the Board and
discussed the testing process. After reviewing the Promotional Reading List with the Board, he requested
their approval.
Acting Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve the recommended Promotional Reading List.
A motion was made by Commissioner M. Busse and seconded by Commissioner Bennett.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
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Acting Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve Stephen A. Laser Associates as the
organization to conduct the assessment center for the Sergeants Promotional Exam.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
Acting Chairperson Skowron asked for a motion to approve 1/0 Solutions as the vendor for the written
exam for the Sergeants Promotional Exam.
A motion was made by Commissioner M. Busse and seconded by Commissioner Bennett.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Chief Malcolm reported on staffing for the Fire Department. With the resignation of one firefighter, the
next candidate on the list is in the next phase of the testing process. Chief Malcolm asked the Board to
look at conducting interviews in May for firefighters and he also reported a new test will need to be
conducted in the fall because the list will be expiring. The Board tentatively scheduled interviews for May
5tn after the regular meeting and May 6
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner M. Busse to go into
Closed Session at 6:03 p.m. 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, to approve closed
session minutes and review the oral interview process.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
The Board returned to open session at 6:18 p.m. with everyone from the previous session and Chairman
Busse who arrived during Closed Session.
OTHER BUSINESS
Police interviews will be held on March 17, 19 and 20, 2014. The next regular meeting will be held on
April 7, 2014. There was also a discussion regarding recruiting a new member for the Board.
With no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner M. Busse and seconded by
Commissioner Bennett to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
Voice Vote: Ayes: G. Busse, Bennett, M. Busse, Skowron Nays: None Motion Carried
Minutes transcribed by Diane Rhode, Executive Secretary to Chief Michael Semkiu.
Minutes approved by:
is aele Skowron, Chairperson Date
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