2019-07-01 - Board of Fire and Police Commissioners - Minutes VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Minutes of Regular Meeting July 1, 2019
CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Secretary Dibbern (Acting Chair) in the Trustee
Conference Room of Village Hall. Commissioner Dibbern called the roll and noted for the record that a
quorum was present at the meeting. Present were Commissioners, Johnson, Hartman, and Dibbern.
Chairman Kulwin was not present. Also, in attendance were Police Chief Casstevens, Fire Chief Baker,
Deputy Fire Chief Wagner, HR Director Malinowski, Management Liaison Golbach, and Trustee Liaisons
Stein and Smith.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the BFPC Special Meeting of
April 15, 2019, seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Commissioners Johnson, Hartman, and
Dibbern voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed.
B. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the BFPC Regular Meeting of
June 3, 2019, seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Commissioners Johnson, Hartman, and
Dibbern voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed.
C. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the BFPC Special Meeting of
June 18, 2019, seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Commissioners Johnson, Hartman, and
Dibbern voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed.
D. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the BFPC Special Meeting of
June 21, 2019, seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Commissioners Johnson, Hartman, and
Dibbern voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
The acting Chairman had no news to report.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS:
The Commissioners had no news to report.
CHIEF AND TRUSTEE REPORTS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
A. Chief Casstevens noted that Officer Kahn is doing very well and it a great addition to
the department.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
A. Chief Baker reported that FF/PM Ditthardt has successfully passed his probationary
period.
B. Chief Baker congratulated FF/PM Spellman on the birth of his baby boy.
C. Chief Baker reported that FF/PM Buttliere will have his walk out on July 27 at
8:OOam.
D. Chief Baker noted that one FF/PM is off on medical and should return to duty in late
September/early October.
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E. Chief Baker reported that FF/PM Dalton has accepted the conditional offer of
employment and FF/PM Wright will be sworn in on July 12, 2019. Badge
presentations will be held on Monday, July 15, 2019 at the Village Board Meeting.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
SPECIAL BUSINESS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
A. The calendar will be reviewed to determine viable dates if the Fire Department hiring process
needs to starts later this year.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Secretary Dibbern reviewed the preference point requests for the regular entry Police Officer
candidates. 58% (16) of the candidates on the eligibility list received preference points. Three
candidates requested educational points but were not granted because the college transcript did
not indicate that the candidate was awarded a degree.
B. A motion was made by Commissioner Hartman, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to approve
eligible Preference Points requested by Police Officer candidates on the Preliminary Eligibility
Register. Commissioners Johnson, Hartman and Dibbern voted in favor of the motion. The
motion passed.
C. A motion was made by Commissioner Hartman, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to approve
the Police Officer Final Eligibility Register Effective, July1 2019— Expiration June 30, 2021.
Commissioners Johnson, Hartman and Dibbern voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Hartman, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to adjourn the
meeting at 6:21 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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