HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIRE & POLICE COMMISSION - 01/23/1995 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON January 23, 1995
Chairman Gayle B. Bantner called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
in the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk
Grove Village, and noted for the record that the following were
present: Alan J. Shapiro, DDS, Gayle Bantner and Ted E. Thompson.
It was moved by Dr. Shapiro and seconded by Ted E. Thompson that
the minutes of November 28, 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
Theodore Polygraph Service $ 60.00
Police Applicant - David Struwing
Peter A. Felice 320.00
Retainer for October & November 1995
$160.00 ea.
W J Saunders 4.86
Office Supplies-Commission Card Cleaners
Police Consultants 2, 050.00
Group Testing Police Sgts Exam $1,950
Administration fee 100
Police Consultants 2,016.00
MIA Reports for Firefighter
112 at $18.00 ea.
Dr. Charles Boyajian 830.00
Medical Exam for two Police Applicants
David Struwing & Michael Garrison $415 ea.
Peter Felice 320.00
Retainer for December 1994/January 1995
at $160 ea.
Theodore Polygraph Service 120.00
Polygraphs for Firefighter applicants
Douglas Brammer & Raymond Thomas at $60 ea.
Total of Bills $5,720.86
It was moved by Dr. Shapiro and seconded by Ted Thompson that the
Board authorize the disbursement of funds for payment. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman declared the
motion carried.
Fire and Police t nission Minutes
January 23, 1995
Page 2
NEW BUSINESS
The Commissioners convened for Executive session to hold One Year
Probationary Interview with Firefighter William A. Knipp. Firefighter
Knipp has been granted permanent status with the Elk Grove Fire
Department effective January 31, 1995.
The regular meeting continued.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter from Fire Chief James D. MacArthur to Firefighter Randall
L. Scott recognizing his letter to the Fire and Police commission
informing the Commissioners of his retirement from the Elk Grove Fire
Department effective January 20, 1995. Also thanking him for his many
years of service.
A Notice of Suspension issued on December 5, 1994, by the Chief of
Police to an Officer for one day for failure to be prompt for duty
assignment, including roll call and court appearance.
A Notice of Suspension issued on December 12, 1994, by the chief
of Police to an Officer for five days for disobedience of an order,
written or oral, making a false report, written or oral and failure to
operate village vehicles in a safe and prudent manner, or to obey
related traffic laws.
A Notice of Suspension issued on December 14, 1994, by the Chief
of Police to an Officer for one day for failure to operate village
vehicles in a safe and prudent manner, or to obey related traffic laws.
A Written Reprimand issued on December 15, 1994, by the Chief of
Police to an Officer for failure to appear in court when scheduled or
required.
A letter from a Firefighter applicant who took the Villages
Multiple Orals and did not pass is requesting information on his
strengths and weaknesses so that he may pursue his career in the field
as a firefighter.
A letter from a Hinsdale attorney asking for consideration to
represent the Fire and Police Commission as their attorney.
A letter from a Firefighter applicant, who took the Multiple Orals
and did not pass is requesting a list of the standard requirements for
the examination.
A copy of a memo sent to Deputy Chief Gregory T. Riddle from chief
MacArthur acknowledging the letter from Deputy Chief Riddle of his
request to be decertified as a Paramedic.
Fire and Police .omission Minutes
January 23, 1995
Page 3
A memo from Fire Chief MacArthur to the Fire and Police
Commissioners on the hiring of new probationary firefighters, the dates
for them to be hired, March 13, 1995 and the dates of the Academy in
., Arlington Heights starts March 20, 1995.
A memo from Fire Chief MacArthur informing the Commissioners of
the reinstatement of David E. Spung to the rank of Firefighter. Mr.
Spung has been released from his disability status by the Fire Pension
Board to return to duty.
A copy of a letter sent to President Gallitano from a Firefighter
applicant who fail to pass the Elk Grove Multiple Oral interviews.
A copy Of a letter sent to Mr. John Peckos from President
Gallitano in response to his letter of January 9, 1995.
Dr. Shapiro wanted to comment about the two letters received from
the firefighter applicants requesting information on their failures.
He felt that the letters should be handled as in the past to disregard.
All agreed.
OLD BUSINESS
Under Pending
PENDING
The dates for the Multiple Oral Interviews for the Police Sergeant
has been set for February 2, 1995. All 39 applicants will be
interviewed starting at 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8, 1995, has been set for oral interviews with
two Firefighter applicants starting at 8 P.m.
Next meeting is scheduled for February 27, 1995, 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 Ted E. Thompson 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,
Alan J. Shap' o DDS
Secretary
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CC-Village Clerk