HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIRE & POLICE COMMISSION - 05/26/1998 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON MAY 26, 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 Chairman Bantner and seconded by Dr. Shapiro that the minutes of the
April 28, 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
No invoices presented.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The one year probationary review of Firefighter George Eilers was discussed and it was
determined that due to the excellent comments from Captain Menas, that George Eilers be
certified as a permanent Firefighter in the Elk Grove Village Fire Department.
Due to William Tranchita being on vacation, his review did not take place at this time. lie
will be scheduled for the next general meeting which will take place on June 23, 1998.
The Secretary was asked to find out how Firefighter Tranchita could take his vacation
prior to his one year probation determination.
It was further noted that although Police Sergeant testing will take place on the night of
the regular general meeting, that Firefighter Tranchita should still plan on meeting with
the Fire and Police Commissioners at 8:00 p.m. on June 23, 1998. They will conduct his
interview once they can break away from the testing.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. A retirement acceptance letter for Fire Lieutenant Thomas A. Gauss. His retirement
will be effective on June 3, 1998.
2. A probationary recommendation letter for Firefighter George G. Eilers from Captain Menas
recommending that Firefighter Eilers be certified as permanent status.
3. Completed waiver forms from the 71 candidates that are eligible to take the Police
Sergeant's exam that is scheduled for June 23, 1998. All 71 candidates have signed
the waivers.
4. A memo from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board advising that
Randal Schumacher has completed his training.
5. A copy of a memo from Chief Engelbrecht that was sent to all eligible non-probationary
Police Officers advising them of the upcoming Police Sergeant's test.
Dr. Shapiro asked as to why there was only a 56 day notice given to the Police Officers
as opposed to the customary 60 days. Chairman Bantner advised that the Police
Department had the information in enough time to allow a 60 day notice. However, they
did not get it posted in time.
6. A Notice of Suspension for a Police Officer due to violation of Rules of Conduct
and violating Department Orders regarding outside employment.
The Secretary was directed at this time have Meeting Room E set up in a fashion on June 23,
1998 in a fashion that will accommodate all 71 candidates seating 4 candidates per table as well
as having a table available for the examiner to place all his materials.
The Secretary was advised that future Waiver correspondence letters directed to the Police
Department and Fire Department should have Dr. Shapiro's signature on them.
The Secretary was advised to retype the new Fact Sheet for Police Sergeant testing and have
enough copies available for distribution on the evening of the testing.
The Secretary was advised to contact Deputy Schmidt and advise him that the Fire and Police
Commissioners would like him to be in attendance on the evening of June 23, 1998 for the
testing as well as they wish to discuss the exam for original appointments at that time.
PENDING
Police Sergeant testing - June 23, 1998, 7:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
N/A
OLD BUSINESS
N/A
ADJOURNMENT
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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 9:40 p.m.
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Dr. Ala J. Shapi o, DDS
Secretary
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