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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIRE & POLICE COMMISSION - 02/24/1998 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON FEBRUARY 24, 1998 Chairman 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: Chairman Gayle B. Bantner, Alan J. Shapiro, and H. Robert Goldsmith. It was moved by Dr. Shapiro and seconded by H. Robert Goldsmith that the minutes of the January 27, 1998 meeting 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 It was moved by Dr. Shapiro and seconded by H. Robert Goldsmith that the following invoices be paid: Dr. Boyajian $415.00 Pre employment physical for Firefighter Clinton Cunz. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board entered into Executive Session to review two (2)probationary employees: Kelly Sweeney - 6 month review- Police Officer - It was noted by Chairman Bantner that Ms. Sweeney has passed her 6 month probationary review due to the comments from her supervisors indicating she is performing her duties at an acceptance level. Michael Pestel -6 month review-Firefighter- It was noted by Chairman Bantner that Mr. Pestel has passed his 6 month probationary review due to the comments from his supervisors indicating that he is performing his duties at an acceptable level. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Notice of retirement from Sgt. Jeoffrey Jenkins which was effective February 20, 1998. 2. Notice of resignation/retirement from police officer Ken Kvidera which will be effective February 28, 1998. 2 3. Memo from Firefighter Bemie Goss dated July 26, 1994 indicating that he attempted to speak to Dennis Gallitano regarding the current performance evaluation process that is used for firefighters. The Fire and Police Commissioners indicated that the current system in place used for evaluating firefighters will continue to be used. 4. A Notice of Suspension (5) days for a police officer for failing to conform to proper safety procedures and common sense in handling a police call. 5. A memo from the Village Manager in regards to filling the sergeant vacancy that was created with the retirement of Sgt. Jenkins. It was noted that Police Officer Jeff Hawkins will be appointed to the position of Sergeant and that due to litigation the other sergeant position will remain vacant at the present time. The secretary was instructed to contact the Chief of Police to inquire as to when the effective date of the appointment should be made. As soon as the date is determined the Secretary was further instructed to prepare a letter of appointment. PENDING None NEW BUSINESS The new Fire Department employee picture board was reviewed by the Commissioners and they agreed that it looks good. Discussion ensued as to where the board should be on the block cement wall or the wall across from the block cement wall. It was decided that the block cement wall would be best. It was further noted that the Police Department board should be placed along side of the Fire Department board when it is completed. Dr. Shapiro mentioned items that the Commissioners wished to have added to their offices. Those items include: Paper Shredder Coffee Maker Supply Cabinet Small Refrigerator New Chairs Hangars for the Closet Various switches and outlets on the walls to allow easy access to the various office areas. Dr. Shapiro instructed the secretary to make copies of a memo that he will give to her and to give copies to President Johnson. If President Johnson wishes to have further explanation of this memo then he should meet or call him for further discussion. Dr. Shapiro further instructed to secretary to copy the Board of Trustees on this memo. OLD BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Chairman Bantner and seconded by Dr. Shapiro that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon acclamation whereupon Chairman Bantner declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Alan J. Shapiro, DI5S Secretary /pd c: Village Clerk