2014-09-02 - Board of Fire and Police Commissioners - Minutes Board orCommission: ❑ Fire& Police commission
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VBG Fire& Police Commission Minutes 2014-09-02.pdf
VILLAGE OF
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Minutes of Regular Meeting September 2, 2014
CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chairman Viehman in the Chief s Conference
Room of the Village of Buffalo Grove Police Department. Commissioner Dibbern called the roll
and noted for the record that a quorum was present at the meeting. Present were Chairman
Viehman, Commissioners Karge, Kahn, Rubin, and Dibbern. Also in attendance were Police
Chief Casstevens, Police Commander Bethge, Fire Chief Vavra, HR Director Malinowski, and
Village Trustee Liaison Trilling.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Commissioner Kahn made a motion to approve the minutes of the BFPC Regular
Meeting of August 5, 2014, seconded by Commissioner Rubin. Commissioners Karge,
Kahn, Rubin, Dibbern and Viehman voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
A. Chairman Viehman had no new news to report.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS:
A. The Commissioners present had no reports.
CHIEF AND TRUSTEE REPORTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
A. Chief Vavra reported that it was a slightly eventful Buffalo Grove Days. On
Sunday, a box alarm was called on a dryer vent fire that went to the attic. A
number of outside agencies supported the call.
B. Chief Vavra reported that the Fire Department Open House will be held on
Saturday, September 20, 2014, from l0am-2pm at Station 26.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
A. Chief Casstevens reported one officer remains on light duty and the
department has requested a status letter on his condition.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
There were no questions from the audience.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. There was no old business to discuss.
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NEW BUSINESS:
A. Review Police Sergeant Police Testing
a. A motion was made by Commissioner Dibbern, seconded by Commissioner
Karge, to approve the Seniority Points for Sergeant Applicants as presented.
Commissioners Karge Kahn, Rubin, Dibbern and Viehman voted in favor of the
motion. The motion passed.
b. A motion was made by Commissioner Dibbern, seconded by Commissioner
Kahn, to approve the Ascertained Merit Points for Sergeant Applicants as earned.
Commissioners Karge Kahn, Rubin, Dibbern and Viehman voted in favor of the
motion. The motion passed.
c. An oral interview schedule for Sergeants was completed by a random draw of
names. Commissioner Dibbern will forward the completed schedule to Chief
Casstevens and Commander Bethge for posting.
d. Commissioner Kahn presented a draft of potential interview questions for review.
These will be discussed in executive session. An introduction letter was also
reviewed.
e. Nine applicants attended the morning Sergeant Orientation session and four
applicants attended the afternoon session. Commissioner Rubin and Chairman
Viehman attended the morning session and Commissioner Dibbern and Chairman
Viehman attended the afternoon session. Steve Hale from RMA, the assessment
center,presented an overview of the process. It was very informative although a
bit long. He will be at our October meeting to give all the Commissioners a brief
presentation. Chief Casstevens, Deputy Chief Szos, and Commander Bethge have
reviewed the exercises from the assessment center and included real addresses.
They gave the center a list of resources available on that day. All sessions will be
videotaped for the individuals and assessors.
B. 2015 Police Officer Testing
a. Tentative dates have been developed but not finalized until BGHS confirms
availability of the cafeteria.
b. The Police Officer Application draft guidelines were handed out for review at the
October meeting.
c. It was noted that Highland Park now outsources the application process for new
hires. The site used is www.ptiblicsafeiyrecaiitinent.com and is a product of FO
Solutions. This should be discussed for future consideration.
ADJOURNMENT OF OPEN SESSION:
A motion was made by Commissioner Kahn, seconded by Commissioner Dibbern, for the Board
to adjourn to a Closed Executive Session as authorized by Subsection 2(a) of the Illinois Open
Meetings Act [5ILCS 120/2(a)] for the purpose of personnel matters. Commissioners Karge,
Kahn, Rubin, Dibbern and Viehman voted in favor of the motion. Open session was adjourned at
7:39 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The executive session was called to order at 7:40 p.m. Present were Chairman Viehman,
Commissioners Karge, Kahn, Rubin, Dibbern, HR Director Malinowski. Discussions on Police
Officer candidates 46 and 414, FF/PM candidates 41, 42 and 43 and on Police Sergeant
Interview questions were held. At 8:02 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Rubin,
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seconded by Commissioner Karge, to adjourn the executive session. Commissioners Karge,
Kahn, Rubin, Dibbern and Viehman voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The open session resumed at 8:03 p.m. for the purpose of taking action on offers of employment.
Present were Chairman Viehman, Commissioners Karge, Kahn, Rubin, Dibbern, and HR
Director Malinowski.
Police Officer Candidate 4 6: Shannon T McMillon. A motion was made by Commissioner
Dibbern, seconded by Commissioner Kahn, to make a final offer of employment to Police
Officer Candidate McMillon. Commissioners Karge, Kahn, Rubin, Dibbern and Viehman voted
in favor of the motion. The motion passed. Chairman Viehman will contact the candidate and
make the final offer of employment.
Police Officer Candidate 4 14: Kevin J. Lamb. A motion was made by Commissioner Dibbern,
seconded by Commissioner Kahn, to make a final offer of employment to Police Officer
Candidate Lamb. Commissioners Kahn, Rubin, Dibbern and Viehman voted in favor of the
motion. Commissioner Karge voted against the motion. The motion passed. Chairman Viehman
will contact the candidate and make the final offer of employment.
Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate 4 1: Matthew K. Krall. A motion was made by Commissioner
Dibbern, seconded by Commissioner Kahn, to make a conditional offer of employment to
FF/PM Candidate Krall. Commissioners Karge, Kahn, Rubin, Dibbern and Viehman voted
against the motion. The motion failed to pass. The candidate will not be made an offer.
Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate 4 2: Harry E. Blaundin. A motion was made by Commissioner
Dibbern, seconded by Commissioner Kahn, to make a conditional offer of employment to
FF/PM Candidate Blaundin. Commissioners Karge, Kahn, Rubin, Dibbern and Viehman voted
in favor of the motion. The motion passed. Chairman Viehman will contact the candidate and
make the conditional offer of employment.
Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate 4 3: Jay Huh. A motion was made by Commissioner Dibbern,
seconded by Commissioner Kahn, to make a conditional offer of employment to FF/PM
Candidate Huh. Commissioners Karge, Kahn, Rubin, Dibbern and Viehman voted in favor of
the motion. The motion passed. Chairman Viehman will contact the candidate and make the
conditional offer of employment.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Karge, seconded by Commissioner Kahn, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:08 p.m. All Commissioners present voted in favor of the motion. The motion
passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane L. Dibbern, Secretary
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
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