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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, H. Robert Goldsmith.
It was moved by Dr. Shapiro and seconded by Mr. Goldsmith that the
minutes of October 25, 1993 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.
PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF INVOICES
Peter Felice Retainer for the Months
of October & November $160 ea. $ 320.00
Illinois Professional Firefighters Assoc.
Membership dues only for one 40.00
Theodore Polygraph Service for
three Police Applicants $60 ea. 180.00
Kevin Finnen
Cheri Norway
Janice Kopf
Total of Bills $ 540.00
It was moved by Mr. Gcldsmith and seconded by Dr. Shapiro that the
Board authorize the disbursement of funds for payment. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman declared the
motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Commissioners moved to Executive Session to interview two six
month probationary firefighters. Firefighter John J. Kelly and
Firefighter Carla A. Penn. Both firefighters are doing exceptionally
well in their progress.
The Commissioners also interviewed two one year probationary
police officers. They were Police Officer Frank J. Vrchota and Police
Officer Patrick C. Hayes. Both Police Officers status was changed to
permanent with the Elk Grove Police Department. Letters were sent to
the Personnel Officer, Villaee Manager, Finance Department, Pension
Fund, Fire Chief, Police Chief and to each officer so stating their
permanent status.
The regular scheduled meeting continued.
Fire and Police Lommissien Minutes
November 29, 1993
Page 2
NEW BUSINESS
Three polygraphs and three background investigations have been
received on the next three police applicants on the Eligibility List
and a fourth one is to follow for appointments with the Commissioners.
Bringing the total to four positions to be filled.
CORRESPONDENCE
Four Written Reprimands were received from Police Chief
Engelbrecht. On November 2, 1993, a written reprimand was issued to
police officer for failure to appear in court when scheduled or
required. On November 9, 1993, a written reprimand was issued to
police officer for any action or conduct which impedes the Department's
efforts to achieve its goals or brings discredit upon the department
and failure to report to the Department any improper conduct. On
November 23, 1993, two written reprimands were issued to two different
officers for leaving duty assignment without proper authorization or
relief and for failure to operate Village vehicles in a safe and
prudent manner, or to obey related traffic laws.
Two Notice of Suspension were issued by Police Chief Engelbrecht
on November 23, 1993, two different officers. One for a one day period
for failure to be prompt for duty assignment including roll call and
court appearance. One for a two day period to a Police Commander for
any action or conduct which impedes the Department's efforts to achieve
its goals, or brings discredit upon the Department.
A letter was received from a police applicant, Scott Caswick,
wanting to know the minimum standard requirement for the multiple
interview assessment examination for the position as a police officer,
which he did not pass.
A memo was received from Commander John Bantner reference a phone
call he had received from. a police applicant, Anthony S. Muscolino,
wanting the Commission to contact him reference his recent failure to
the multiple interview.
Memos from Police Chief Engelbrecht and Village Manager Gary
Parrin reference the filling of vacancies in the Police Department.
The Chief requesting permission from the Village Manager and the
approval of said request. This will require four vacancies to be
filled.
Literature was received from Captain Hermann of the Fire
Department cn a seminar he recently attend or, Age Hiring Limitations .
He felt the Commissioners would be interested in the information.
Updates on the resignation. of Firefighter Martin Diaz, who
resigned November 8, 1993, letter of acceptance from Commissioners was
mailed and resignation of Police Officer John L. Cooper, III, who
resigned November 22, 1993, also a letter of acceptance from the
Commissioners was mailed.
Fire and Police commission Minutes
November 29, 1993
Page 3
OLD BUSINESS
No business to be discussed.
PENDING
No date has been set for the Sergeants test since there are no
openings at this time no testing before August or September. Fact
Sheets will be compile after orals for the police officer applicants.
Next meeting is scheduled for December 9, 1993 at the Municipal
Building, 901 Wellington Avenue at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
It was moved by Mr. Goldsmith and seconded by Dr. Shapiro that the
meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried and the meeting
adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alan J,. Shapirb DDS
Secretary
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CC-Village Clerk