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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIRE & POLICE COMMISSION - 06/24/1991 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON June 24, 1991 Chairman Gayle B. Bantner called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, and noted for the record that the following were present: Alan J. Shapiro, DDS and H. Robert Goldsmith. It was moved by Dr. Shapiro and seconded by Mr. Goldsmith that the minutes of April 22, 1991 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Fire Captain Exam Chief MacArthur was in attendance to discuss various testing in the Fire Department. A September 1991 date has been selected for the Captain's Exam. Chief MacArthur will confirm a specific date at a later time. Future Firefighter Exam The following dates have been selected for the Firefighter Testing Orientation: Saturday, October 19, 1991 Written est: Saturday, October 26, 1991 CORRESPONDENCE A. The Village Manager wrote a memo, dated May 9, 1991 , announcing the temporary appointment of Police Officer Richard Cribben to Sergeant. Gribben will remain in the Sergeant classification for six months or until Sgt. Ken Krzywicki returns from Sick Leave status. B. Four Written Reprimands to Police personnel , issued by Chief F. Engelbrecht, were reviewed by the Commissioners. One Notice of Suspension (Police) was also reviewed. Copies will be filed in each personnel file. C. A copy of Village Ordinance 2153 passed on April 23, 1991, changing the classification title of Division Commander to Deputy Chief was read for the record. Fire and Police Coonission Minutes June 24, 1991 Page 2 D. An information packet from the ILLINOIS LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TRAINING BOARD, dated 11/10/87, regarding implementation and administration of Physical Fitness Standards for Illinois Peace Officers, was discussed. Staff has been requested to obtain clearer copies and forward to the Commissioners for further review and discussion . E. A letter and information packet sent to Chairman Bantner from Stanard and Assoc. Inc. on police selection testing was reviewed. No further action will be taken. F. A request from the Village of Itasca for a copy of Elk Grove Village's standard application was approved. PENDING Meeting Reouests Chaiman Bantner examined several letters from candidates who are requesting further discussion with the Commission regarding their exams. Chairman Bantner explained the policy of the Fire and Police Commission is to deny requests to discuss or review exams, except in exceptional conditions. Requests will be noted and filed in the appropriate personnel file but will not be acknowledged by the Commission. Police Eligibility List Dr. Shapiro referenced a memo regarding Mr. E. Thomas, candidate for the Police Officer position. Mr. Thomas will be getting married on October 10, 1991 and inquired whether he would be eligible for any vacation time if he were hired in July. Chairman Bantner re ate—d t-Fat probationary employees are not eligible for vacation time until completion of one year employment.Employees who are hired after July 1 are eligible to take two Floating Holidays within the probationary period. Mr. Thomas will be contacted by staff and informed of the above vacation policy. Fire Eligibility List Chairman acknowledged that candidates Ferguson and Koehn have been sent for medical exams. Until the results of those exams are received by the Commissioners no other candidates will be contacted. A tentative hire date of July 29, 1991 has been requested by the Fire Chief. Fire and Police Cummission Minutes June 24, 1991 Page 3 Rules and Regulations A meeting has been re-scheduled with the Village Manager, Personnel Officer, Village Attorney, and Peter A. Felice on Monday, August 26, 1991 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss the revision of the Rules and Regulations. Presentation and Approval of Invoices Commissioner Goldsmith presented the following invoices for authorization of payment: CharlesBo aa 'ian_�M.D. Pre-employment physical - FF Alessi , Samuel 415.00 DeFreece, Ralph 415.00 Emanuel Semerad, M.D. Orthopedic Physician Blackaller, Arthur (FF) 125.00 Kelly, Terence (PO) 125.00 Walsh, Charles (PO) 125.00 Rose, John (FF) 20.00 Charles J. Magee, M.D. Jackowia Frank 125.00 Peter A. Felice and Associates Retainer April 140.00 per month DAILY HERALD Meeting Cancellation Notice for 5/27/91 20.00 Medical Service - UIC Colle e of Medicine* University of 1. at Chicago 70.00 Color vision test-Brian Sokniewicz FF * A brief discussion followed the reading of the bills. Chairman Bantner questioned the responsibility of the Village to pay for the color vision test for Brian Sokniewicz. Chairman Bantner said color screening tests at the University are an option of the candidate and should be paid by the applicant. Dr. Boyajian is the determining recommendation and the U of Illinois will be considered a second opinion. Commissioner Goldsmith pointed out that the candidate had been referred to the University by Dr. Boyajian and, therefore, the Village should be responsible for this particular invoice. Dr. Shapiro noted same. Consensus of the Board is that the bill will be approved and Dr. Boyajian will be contacted by the Commissioners to discuss the above policy. The Board of Commissioners' policy will remain consistent with past practices of referring further eye exams to Dr. Fire and Police Commission Minutes June 24, 1991 Page 4 Kresca. Payment to Dr. Kresca will be the responsibility of the Village of Elk Grove Village. It was moved by Dr. Shapiro and seconded by H. Robert Goldsmith that the Board authorize the disbursement of funds for payment. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried. Adjournment It was moved by Chairman Bantner and seconded by Alan J. Shapiro, DDS that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alan J Shapi o DDS Secretary rh CC-Village Clerk