2002-06-04 - Board of Fire and Police Commissioners - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑ Fire&Police Commission
Document Type: ❑Agenda 0 Minutes
Meeting Date: 06/04/2002
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2002
The June 2002 meeting of the Village of Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners was called to order at 7:30 p.m. at Police Headquarters. Present at the
meeting were Chairman Walser and Commissioners Anderson, Jackson, Karge and
Rubin. Also in attendance were Police Chief McCann, Fire Chief Sashko, Deputy Police
Chief Balinski and Village Liaison Art Malinowski.
In addition, Mrs. Nancy Walser, resident of Buffalo Grove was in attendance for the
Board's regular monthly meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Rubin to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2002
meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and approved with 5
ayes and 0 nays.
Chairman's Report
Chairman Walser released copies of the proposed questions for the
Firefighter/Paramedic Oral Interviews. It was determined that the interviews would
cover all June 22nd, and one half of June 23rd. It was also reported that William
Wagner and Douglas Postma were promoted and sworn in as Fire Lieutenants.
Commissioner's Reports
None
Old Business
Mr. Malinowski advised the Board that -23- firefighter/paramedic candidates would
be taking part in the oral interviews.
A tentative date of no later than August 22, 2002 was discussed for the "Notice of
Promotional Examination' for the Police Department's 2002 Sergeant's Examination.
Chief McCann reported on modifications to the PPR process, including a reduction due
to consolidation of criteria. The approval of the PPR modifications was tabled until the
July 2002 Regular Meeting.
New Business
Mr. Malinowski reported that he had met with the Village's representative from Holy
Family to discuss a modification to the battery of tests for new hires. Further
discussion on this issue will take place during the July 2002 Regular Meeting.
Chairman Walser and Mr. Malinowski reported that the full labs and stress test had not
been received regarding firefighter/paramedic candidate Shawn Collins. Verbal
notification was received reporting no problems or concerns.
Executive Session
A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson to go into Executive Session for
discussion on personnel. Commissioner Rubin seconded the motion.
Commissioner Anderson, Aye; Commissioner Jackson, Aye; Commissioner Karge, Aye;
Commissioner Rubin, Aye; Chairman Walser, Aye. The motion carried with 5 ayes and
0 nays. The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners went into Executive Session at
8:05 p.m.
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners came out of Executive Session at 8:20 p.m.
Open Session New Business Continued
A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson and seconded by Commissioner
Anderson to make a final offer of employment for the position of firefighter/paramedic
to Shawn Collins. Commissioner Anderson, Aye; Commissioner Jackson, Aye;
Commissioner Karge, Aye; Commissioner Rubin, Aye; Chairman Walser, Aye. The
motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. Shawn Collins will be offered the position.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson and seconded by Commissioner
Anderson to make a conditional offer of employment for the position of police officer to
Michael Cruz. Commissioner Anderson, Nay; Commissioner Jackson, Nay;
Commissioner Karge, Nay; Commissioner Rubin, Nay; Chairman Walser, Nay. The
motion did not carry with 5 nays and 0 ayes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson and seconded by Commissioner Rubin
to make a conditional offer of employment for the position of firefighter/paramedic to
James Hauber. Commissioner Anderson, Aye; Commissioner Jackson, Aye;
Commissioner Karge, Aye; Commissioner Rubin, Aye; Chairman Walser, Aye. The
motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. James Hauber will be offered the position.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Commissioner Rubin to adjourn and seconded by
Commissioner Jackson. The motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. The June 2002
meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Respectively Submitted
Gregory Jackson
Secretary