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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ,JUN 19 2003
OF THE BOARD OF FIRI, AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE
HELD ON MAY 20,2003
Chairman Bantner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Charles J. Zettek Building,
901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village and noted for the record that the following were
present: Chairman Gayle B. Bantner, Commissioner H. Robert Goldsmith, and Secretary Alan
J. Shapiro, DDS.
It was moved by Commissioner Goldsmith and seconded by Secretary Shapiro that the
minutes of April 29, 2003 meeting be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with
the reading thereof. The motion was moved upon by acclamation whereupon Chairman
Bantner declared the motion carried.
PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL W INVOICES
The following invoices were presented for payment:
I) Ottosen Trevarthen Britz Kelly & Cooper, Invoice 24871 dated 5/2/03 in the
amount of$150.00 for legal services pertaining to suspension appeal hearing
scheduled for 6/5/03.
2) Corporate Express—Invoice 42711789 dated 4/25/03 in the amount of$29.13 for
office supplies.
3) Police Consultants, Inc., Invoice 2839 dated 5/6/03 in the amount of$1500.00 for
psychological assessments for three firefighter candidates.
4) The Clinic/Dr. Boyajian, Invoice dated 5/15/03 in the amount of$990.00 for pre-
employment medical examinations for two firefighter candidates.
It was moved by Commissioner Goldsmith 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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed session minutes recorded).
CORRESPONDENCE
1) Publications from John Kelly... Legal Insights, Spring 2003 and Client Alert, April 2003.
2) Letter from Chief Schmidt announcing;the appointment of Sergeant to the rank of
Commander effective May 12, 2003.
3) Memo from Chief Schmidt requesting the promotion of police officer to the rank of
Sergeant effective May 12, 2003. Copy of memo from Chief Schmidt to Village Manager
requesting his authorization; Village Manager approval noted in margin.
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4) Memo from Chief Schmidt notifying FPC of the one-day suspension issued to police
officer for violating Section 26.1.1A, Rules of Conduct, Rule 10, Failure to remain awake
on duty; copy of Order of Suspension included.
5) Memo from Chief Goostree recommending that two probationary firefighters be granted
permanent appointment.
6) Notice of Filing, Request for Discovery, and Motion to Continue hearing appeal on the
suspension of police officer.
7) Letter to Police Officer appointing him to the rank of Sergeant effective May 12, 2003.
8) Retirement congratulations letter to Firefighter.
9) Congratulations letter to Sergeant on his appointment to the rank of Commander.
10)Memo to Chief Schmidt scheduling final probationary review for police officer and
requesting comments/constructive criticism on his performance.
11)Letters sent to two firefighter candidates advising them to proceed with medical
examinations.
12)Letter was sent to firefighter candidate that did not pass his psychological.
13)Letter sent to firefighter candidate advising that he failed to pass his individual oral
interview on 4/29.
14)Email from VM Parrin advising not to proceed with replacement for third firefighter
opening.
15)Re-Notice of Hearing—Appeal hearing for the suspension of police officer has been
rescheduled for June 5, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
PENDING
Police Officer Hiring Process—two openings (not being replaced at this time).
Firefighter Hiring Process—five vacancies (authorization to replace three; in process).
NEW BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS
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ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Chairman Bantner and seconded Commissioner Goldsmith that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon Chairman Bantner
declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan J. S piro, DDS
Secretary, Fire &Police Commission
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