2001-03-06 - Board of Fire and Police Commissioners - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑ Fire& Police commission
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Meeting ate: 03/06/2001
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
Fire and Police Commission
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 6, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm in Police Headquarters. Present at the meeting
were Chairman Walser, Commissioners Anderson, Jackson, Kahn and Karge. Also present for
the meeting was Fire Chief Allenspach, Police Chief McCann and Village Liaison Malinowski.
A motion to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2000 meeting was made.
With 5 Ayes, 0 Nays the motion carried.
Chairman's Report:
Chairman Walser reported that on February 8, 2001 a swearing in ceremony took place for
recent promotions and new hires. Tom Nugent and Jim Tomaso were sworn in as Sergeants
and Andrea Wiggins sworn in as a new police officer.
Commissioner's Reports:
None
Old Business:
A review of the proposal submitted by Richard Draffone to conduct the Police Department
Physical Agility Test was made by the commissioners.
A motion to vote on approving the use of Mr. Draffone's services for the purpose of
administering the physical agility test was made. Roll call vote: Anderson...Aye; Kahn...Aye;
Karge...Aye; Walser...Aye; Jackson...Aye.
5 Ayes, 0 Nays the motion carried.
New Business:
Chief Allenspach presented information regarding HB 1689 "The Fire Department Promotions
Act." The Bill addresses issues such as collective bargaining in the promotional process,
grievance procedures and process monitors. These components were discussed, as well as the
impact the Bill would have on the promotional process. The Commission will not lobby for or
against the Bill. If an individual Commissioner, as a citizen chooses to lobby for or against the
Bill, that option is at their discretion.
Respectfully submitted,
Gregory G. Jackson
Secretary