HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIRE & POLICE COMMISSION - 09/15/2020 - Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Executive Session
The Commission discussed personnel related matters prior to beginning the meeting.
Approval of Minutes
Review of Minutes from August 4, 2020 — The minutes for August 4th were approved.
Invoices for Approval
Invoice from Dr. Friedman regarding psych evaluations for 4 candidates dated September 3,
2020 totaling $2889.83
All invoices were approved.
Correspondence
A notice of Suspension from Chief Walsh dated August 19th, 2020
A notice of a written reprimand from Chief Walsh dated August 28, 2020
Old Business
1. Background Reviews — The commission reviewed several backgrounds for police
recruits. There were backgrounds both approved and rejected.
2. Sergeants Exam — 16 of the 24 participants passed the written exam administered on
November 91h. The assessment center is scheduled for September 16th and 17th and will
consist of outside assessors. The commission will complete IOI's on October 6th and 71h
3. Police Openings —The Police has 10 openings and is looking to fill 4 positions for the
next academy. The next academy date is January 4th, 2021. The commission will
schedule IOI's for October 13th for Police.
4. Fire Openings — The Fire Department has 3 vacancies they are looking to fill. The
commission completed IOI's with the candidates and will be sending them for Psych
evaluations and medical exams. The anticipated start date will be October 5.
New Business
Commission Rules update/ Lateral Transfer Policy — The commission discussed the topic
of implementing a lateral transfer program for Police. After weighing the pros and cons,
the commission elected not to create a separate policy. Any lateral transfers will need to
go through the hiring process already in place.
2. Police Test Preference Points — The commission discussed the preference point's
structure for the police written exam. In order to better recruit for the needs of the
community, the commission made some slight changes. See the chart below.
Associates Degree Criminal Justice Related
1 Point
Any Bachelor's Degree
2 Points
Military Service
.5 points for every 6 months of military
service
Ability to speak 2 world languages
1 point
3. Implicit Bias Training — The Village is working on scheduling implicit bias training. The
commissioners are planning to be in attendance.
4. Leads Training — CLEA is now requiring that commissioners are certified through
LEADS. The commission will need to schedule a time to be fingerprinted at the Police
Department.
5. Final Probationary Review for Police Officer — The Police Department submitted positive
evaluations of the Police Officer. The commission approved and lifted the Police Officers
probation.
6. 6 Month Probationary Review for 2 Firefighters — The Fire Department submitted
positive reviews of both firefighters. The commission passed both candidates and
scheduled 12 month reviews.
Eligibility List
Firefighter Eligibility List will expire on September 19, 2021
Fire Lieutenant Eligibility list scheduled to expire on March 9, 2022
Police Officer Eligibility list August 14, 2022
Police Sergeant Eligibility list scheduled to expire on July 8, 2021
Adiournment
Respectfully submitted,
Michael P. Kontek
Secretary, Fire & Police Commission