HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIRE & POLICE COMMISSION - 07/25/1994 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON July 25, 1994 , C 4 E ' v p
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Chairman Gayle B. Bantner called the meeting to orden 0 p.m.
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in the Charles J. zettek Building, 901 wellington Avenue, El ORVit
Village, and noted for the record that the following were present:
Alan J. Shapiro, DDS and Gayle Bantner. Mr. H. Robert Goldsmith has
been removed from the Commission and only two(2) Commissioners at this
time.
It was moved by Dr. Shapiro and seconded by chairman Bantner that
the minutes of May 11 and May 25, 1994 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
The 4 Bills for Firefighter Advertising:
The Register Star(Rockford) $ 514.00
Chicago Tribune 1,725.78
The Courier-News (Elgin) 850.08
Daily Herald 2,361.76
J. Sanders Office Supplies
Tapes for Recording Meetings 41.80
Peter Felice
Retainer Fees of $160 per month
April & May 320.00
Total of Bills $5,813 .42
It was moved by Dr. Shapiro and seconded by Chairman Bantner that
the Board authorize the disbursement of funds for payment. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman declared
the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Firefighter Physical Ability testing dates tentative scheduled at
the Streamwood Fire Department for August 20 and 27 for testing or if
it rains August 21 and 28 for rain days.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioners convened for Executive Session meetings with six
month probationary reviews of one Firefighter William A. Knipp and four
Police Officers Cheri A. Norway, Janice J. Kopf, Gregory C. Gora and
Kevin P. Finnan all scheduled at fifteen minutes apart.
Regular meeting continued.
Fire and Poli( lommission Minutes
July 25, 1994
Page 2
CORRESPONDENCE
1.� Five Written Reprimands were issued by the Chief of Police on five
different dates to five different officers for five different
violations; failure to perform a duty, incompetency or inefficiency
in the performance of duty, failure to be prompt for duty
assignment including roll call and court appearance, inattention
to duty and failure to appear in court when required or scheduled.
2. Two Notice of Suspension were issued on two different dates to
two different Police Officers by the Chief of Police. Both were
for one day suspensions for failure to be prompt for duty
assignment including roll call and court appearance, this was the
second time in one month for this and the fourth slightly over
seven months and the other was one hour late for special duty
assignment and fail to submit late for duty report and responded
with questionable veracity.
3. Copy of letter from Peter Felice and Associates to Mr. Caswick in
response to his request to Dr. Shapiro to view his files on his
testing for Police Department in Elk Grove Village.
4. Copy of letter from Fire Chief James MacArthur to Firefighter
Joseph Gardner III on his intent to retire on June 1, 1994.
5. Letter from Fire Lieutenant Donald T. Langland announcing his
intentions to retire effective July 31, 1994.
6. Memo from Village Manager, Gary Parrin to the Fire and Police
Commission on the residency requirement change. originally the
requirement for all Fire and Police to live within 15 miles of the
Municipal Complex, that has been changed to 15 miles of the
corporate limits of the Village.
7. Memo through the chain of command from Police Officer Thomas
Danahy, inquiring when the Sergeants Exam would be given since he
had plan a vacation to Ireland and did not won't this to interfere
with possibility missing the test. The test will be given October
or November.
8. Copy of Memo from Fire Chief MacArthur to the Village Manager,
Gary Parrin requesting promotional appointment for Gary G. Sterzel
to the rank of Lieutenant with the retirement of Lieutenant Donald
T. Langland on July 31, 1994. The Village Manager forward Memo to
the Fire and Police Commissioners for approval.
9. Letter from Law Firm of Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson
address to Gary Parrin, Village Manager on the settlement of
Denard Wade v. Village of Elk Grove Village Board of Fire and
Police Commissioners: IDHR Charge NO. 1992 CF 2163.
. Fire and Police Cor �ssion Minutes
July 25, 1994
Page 3
10. Memo to Gayle B. Bantner, Chairman Fire and Police Commission
confirmation of scheduled dates for upcoming hiring process with
the Principal Ray Broderick of Elk Grove High and the Fire Chief
of Streamwood where this testing for Firefighters would take place
on June 27 for Orientation, July 24 for written Exam at the high
school and tentative schedule with the Streamwood Fire Department
for the Physical Ability Testing.
11. A copy of a thank you letter sent by the Fire Chief to the
Principal of the Elk Grove High School for the use of the
facilities for Orientation for Firefighters and the Written Exam.
12. Memo from Fire Chief MacArthur to Gayle B. Bantner, Chairman of
Fire and Police Commission on Physical Ability Testing for new
applicant hiring an discussion of the dates scheduled.
13 . Copy Of a confirming letter to Streamwood Fire Chief Moore on
the practice schedule for fire applicants from Fire Chief MacArthur.
14. Letter and copy of the new proposed Constitution and By-Laws for
the Illinois Professional Firefighters Association.
15. Thank you letter from Pete Siebert to Dr. Shapiro for responding to
his inquiring about becoming a Fireman with the Elk Grove Fire
Department.
16. Memo to Dr. Shapiro from Deputy Fire Chief William F. Clark in
reference to Evans et al Vs. City of Evanston challenging the
physical ability test, that it discriminated against females. The
judge decreed that the test was valid and that it did not
discriminate.
OLD BUSINESS
None at this time
PENDING
Sergeants test will be scheduled for the fall.
HB 3863 Amends the Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act to
prohibit the termination or suspension of a peace officer (who has
more than 12 months of service as a peace officer with his or her
current employer) without pay for more than 5 days until the
officer is given written notice of the proposed disciplinary
action and reasons for that action and the officer is given a
Public hearing on the charges before the official who has the
final authority to order the officer's termination or suspension
without pay. Provides that the Act does not apply if there is
collective bargaining agreement or contract (under current law,
collective bargaining agreement only) currently in effect dealing
with the subject matter of the Act. Did not pass.
Fire and Polic 'ommission Minutes
July 25, 1994
Page 4
Public Act 88-0440 - was passed - Peter Felice has reviewed and
states that the Fire and Police Commission amend their rules and
regulations - George Knickerbocker claims Home Rule we do not.
Confirmation of Village Board on July 26, 1994, Exempt Rank of Fire
Captain.
Next meeting is scheduled August 22, 1994, at the Charles J.
Zettek Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue at 8:00 p.m.
Adjournment
It was moved by Dr. Shapiro and seconded by Chairman Bantner that
the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried and the meeting
adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan JYShapijjo DDS
Secretary
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CC-Village Clerk