2022-07-18 - Board of Fire and Police Commissioners - Minutes VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Minutes of Special Meeting
July 18, 2022
CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order at 4:02pm by Chairman Berman. Commissioner Dryman, Secretary,
called the roll & noted for the record that a quorum was present for the meeting. Present at Village Hall
were Commissioners Fishman, Dryman, Dibbern, Blumenthal & Chairman Berman. Also, in attendance
were, Police Lieutenant Rodriguez, Police Sergeant Horbus, Fire Chief Baker, Deputy Fire Chief Kane,
HR Director Malinowski, Village Trustee Liaison Smith.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A. A motion was made at 4:04pm by Commissioner Dryman, seconded by Commissioner
Fishman, to move to Executive Session to discuss Section 2(C)(1)of the Illinois Open
Meetings Act: The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or
Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body or Legal Counsel for the Public Body,
Including Hearing Testimony on a Complaint Lodged Against an Employee of the Public Body
or Against Legal Counsel for the Public Body to Determine its Validity.
a. Commissioners Dryman, Fishman, Blumenthal, Dibbern and Chairman Berman voted
in favor of the motion. The motion passed.
B. Chairman Dryman made a motion to adjourn Executive Session at 4:50pm, seconded by
Commissioner Fishman. Commissioners Dryman, Dibbern, Blumenthal and Chairman
Berman voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed and the meeting returned to Open
Session
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
A. Chairman Berman returned to order Open Session at 5:01 pm, seconded by Commissioner
Dibbern. Roll call was completed, and a full quorum was present for the resumption of the
Regular BFPC Meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Chairman Dryman made a motion to approve the minutes of the Rescheduled BFPC Regular
Meeting on June 6, 2022, seconded by Commissioner Dibbern. Commissioners Dibbern,
Fishman, Dryman, Blumenthal and Chairman Berman voted in favor of the motion. The motion
passed.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
A. Chairman Berman commended the BGPD on their professionalism with a recent situation that
occurred in his neighborhood
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS:
A. Commissioner Dryman congratulated Commissioner Dibbern for her long tenure on the BFPC as
well as her guidance to successfully complete his duties as Secretary. The entire Commission
wished Commissioner Dibbern well and congratulated her on her retirement
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TRUSTEE REPORTS: None
CHIEF REPORTS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
A. Police Lieutenant Rodriguez informed the BFPC that there is no news to report from BGPD
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
A. Chief Baker formally introduced Deputy Fire Chief Larry Kane to the BFPC
a. Deputy Chief Kane was sworn in June 20t"
B. Chief Baker reported 3 injuries on Long-Term injury
C. Chief Baker reported 1 vacancy due to the recent retirement of BC Two Bulls
D. Chief Baker anticipates 1-2 retirement in 2022
a. 6 FF/PM will have 30 years' time in service
E. Chief Baker reported they are currently at candidate 12/23 on the 2023 FF/PM vacancy list
F. Chief Baker reported that:
a. 2 new FF/PM were hired onto BGFD
b. 4 candidates declined offers by BGFD
i. 3 took jobs with other Dept
ii. 1 declined with no reason
c. 3 candidates took a 1-time pass
i. 1 hired with other Dept
ii. 2 offer no reason
d. 3 candidates (#5, #6, #12) are currently in the background check process
G. Chief Baker presented Commissioner Dibbern with an honorary BGFD fire shield to thank her for
her years with the BFPC and wished her well in her retirement.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
SPECIAL BUSINESS:
A. BFPC Responsibilities, Duties and Procedural Review: Presentation & Discussion as it relates to
the BGFD
a. Fire Chief Baker discussed and outlined the process for New Entry
Firefighter/Paramedics as well as outlining the Lieutenant promotional process.
i. Job description packets were not provided but they will be provided to the BFPC
electronically
B. Fire Chief Baker went through the step-by-step process as well as provided job description
packets for each position and outlined shared responsibilities between the BFPC and BGFD
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A. A motion was made at 6:15pm by Chairman Blumenthal, seconded by Commissioner
Fishman, to move to Executive Session to discuss Section 2(C)(1)of the Illinois Open
Meetings Act: The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or
Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body or Legal Counsel for the Public Body,
Including Hearing Testimony on a Complaint Lodged Against an Employee of the Public Body
or Against Legal Counsel for the Public Body to Determine its Validity.
a. Commissioners Dryman, Fishman, Blumenthal, Dibbern and Chairman Berman voted
in favor of the motion. The motion passed.
B. Chairman Dryman made a motion to adjourn Executive Session at 6:33pm, seconded by
Commissioner Dibbern Commissioners Dryman, Dibbern, Blumenthal and Chairman Berman
voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed and the meeting returned to Open Session
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RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
A. Open Session was returned to at 6:33pm
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Chairman Dibbern, to adjourn the meeting at 6:34pm, seconded by Commissioner
Blumenthal. Chairwoman Dibbern and Commissioners Fishman, Berman, Blumenthal & Dryman voted in
favor of the motion. The motion passed & the Special Regular BFPC Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kevin B. Dryman, Secretary
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
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