2008-05-06 - Board of Fire and Police Commissioners - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑ Fire& Police commission
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Meeting ate: 05/06/2008
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Minutes of Regular Meeting May 6, 2008
CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Viehman in the Chiefs 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, Loeb, Lukatsky, and Dibbern. Also in attendance were Police
Chief Steve Balinski, Fire Chief Terry Vavra, Deputy Fire Chief Dan Pearson, and HR Director
Mr. Art Malinowski
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Loeb made a motion to approve the minutes of the BFPC Regular Meeting of
April 1, 2008, seconded by Commissioner Karge. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
Commissioner Lukatsky abstained.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Chairman Viehman offered congratulations to CSO Brian Hansen as he was named Employee of
the First Quarter. Brian was recognized for his alertness, attention to detail and professionalism
in the identification of a bank robbery suspect. CSO Hansen's identification occurred off-duty.
The bank robbery occurred at the National City Bank in BG. Officer Danielle Baron received
the Outstanding Achievement Award. She was recognized for her involvement and the
successful resolve of numerous car burglaries that were reported in 2007. Four suspects were
taken into custody and one of the suspects admitted to over 50 separate burglary to auto
incidents. Honorable Mention went to Officer Kurt Lowenberg for a life saving effort. Officers
were dispatched to a missing subject incident that involved a diabetic patient. Officer
Lowenberg located the victim in his vehicle, in a disoriented state and near unconsciousness.
With the aid of the FD, the victim was reunited with his family. Honorable Mention also went
to Officer James Harris for his work in the Evidence Technician Program. Officer Harris has
been involved in E/T assignments since 1994 and continues to provide exceptional work in this
field of forensic study.
Chairman Viehman reported that the Commissioners were reappointed to the BFPC for 2 years.
The term ends May 1, 2010.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS:
Commissioner Dibbern reported that Chairman Viehman, Commissioner Dibbern, Fire Chief
Vavra, Deputy Chief Pearson, Deputy Chief Ciecko and Battalion Chief Belfield attended the
graduation from the Elgin Fire Academy of FF/PM Franklin Doll on April 4. The graduation
ceremony was very impressive. FF/PM Doll was very thankful that we attended and he is
looking forward to working in the department.
CHIEF REPORTS:
Chief Balinski reported that Officer Bourbonnais is now on light duty and is assigned to data
collection on the day shift.
Chief Vavra informed the Commissioner that he was going to use the same format for the
Battalion Chief test as was used for the Lieutenant test. Although the Battalion Chief testing
process does not fall under the rules and regulations of the BFPC, Chief Vavra likes the Lt.
testing process and will use it in the Battalion Chief testing cycle.
OLD BUSINESS:
The 2008 Police Sergeant Notice of Promotion Examination and related documents has been
made available to those eligible to participate in the process.
The 2009 Fire Lieutenant Package has been finalized. Commissioner Dibbern made a motion to
approve the Promotional Examination Instruction Booklet, 2009 Testing Cycle, seconded by
Commissioner Loeb. All Commissioners present voted in favor of the motion.
Chairman Viehman reported that 116 candidates have applied for the FF/PM applicant test. He
reviewed the process and handed out assignments for the Saturday testing. Commissioners need
to be at BGHS at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday May 17.
Chairman Viehman handed out a summary of changes that will be made in the Rules and
Regulations. He plans on sending out a revised copy of the Rules and Regulations before the
June meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
At the May meeting the Board needs to select and elect a Secretary. Chairman Viehman asked
for nominations. Chairman Viehman asked for a motion to elect Commissioner Dibbern as
Secretary and it was so moved. All Commissioners present voted in favor of the motion.
Commissioner Loeb asked to move the June Meeting as he has a conflict with the date. All the
Commissioners present reported that they will be able to attend. Since there will be a quorum,
the meeting date will remain June 3, 2008.
Chief Vavra updated the Commissioners on a FFPM who is on a leave of absence. He has made
a formal request to return to the department. Chairman Viehman will follow up with Mr.
Malinowski to review the language of the leave.
ADJOURNMENT OF OPEN SESSION:
Motion was made by Commissioner Lukatsky and seconded by Commissioner Karge to adjourn
the open session and move to Executive Session at 8:23 p.m., for the purpose of discussing
personnel. All Commissioners present voted in favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The executive session was called to order at 8:24 p.m. Present were Chairman Viehman,
Commissioners Karge, Loeb, Lukatsky and Dibbern. Also attending was Mr. Malinowski. At
8:26 p.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Loeb and seconded by Commissioner Karge to
adjourn the executive session. All Commissioners present voted in favor of the motion.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The open session resumed at 8:27 p.m. for the purpose of making a position offer.
Police Officer Candidate #8: Meghan C. Schlenker. A motion was made by Commissioner
Dibbern, seconded by Commissioner Karge to a make a final offer of employment to police
officer candidate Schlenker. Commissioners Karge, Loeb, Lukatsky, Dibbern and Viehman
voted in support of the motion. Chairman Viehman will contact the candidate and make the final
offer of employment.
Pending the acceptance of the offer, the swearing in will take place at the Police station on
Monday May 19, at 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made at 8:29 p.m. by Commissioner Dibbern, seconded by Commissioner
Lukatsky to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adj ourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane L. Dibbern, Secretary
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners