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�U MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON ]DECEMBER 16,2003
Chairman Bantner called the meeting to order at 6:45 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, Secretary Alan J. Shapiro, DDS, and Commissioner E.
Butch Ehrke.
It was moved by Commissioner Ehrke and seconded by Commissioner Shapiro that the
minutes of October 21, 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 OF INVOICES
The following invoices were presented for payment:
1) Police Consultants, Inc., Invoice 2966 dated 12/09/03 in the amount of$500.00 for
psychological evaluation of police candidate.
2) Illinois Professional Firefighter's Association, Invoice for 2004 Membership Dues
in the amount of$50.00.
3) Corporate Express, Invoice 47131071 dated 10/24/03 in the amount of$85.22 for
misc. office supplies.
4) Theodore Polygraph Service, Inc., Invoice 14229 dated 12/12/03 in the amount of
$200.00 for polygraph examinations for two police candidates.
It was moved by Commissioner Shapiro and seconded by Commissioner Ehrke that the Board
authorize the disbursement of funds for items 1, 3 and 4. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried. It was moved by
Commissioner Bantner and seconded by Commissioner Shapiro that payment of item 2 be
denied. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Chairman declared the
motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed session minutes recorded).
CORRESPONDENCE
1) Written Reprimand issued to Police Officer for violating Rules and Regulations,
Section 26.1.IA, Rules of Conduct, Rule 29, Failure to follow medical roll
procedures on September 27, 2003.
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2) Notice of Oral Reprimand issued to Firefighter for violation of 17.1 of the current
Collective Bargaining Agreement (not providing necessary notification of absence
within the prescribed time period).
3) Written Reprimand issued to Police Officer for violating Rules and Regulations,
Section 26.1.IA, Rules of Conduct, Rule 29, Failure to follow medical roll
procedures on October 9, 2003.
4) Written Reprimand issued to Police Officer for violating Rules and Regulations,
Section 26.1.1 A, Rules of Conduct, Rule 02, Any action or conduct which
impedes the Department's efforts to achieve its goals or brings discredit upon the
Department.
5) Notification of Cancellation of the November 18, 2003 regular meeting of the
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
6) Letters dated 11/6/03 to four police candidates requesting confirmation of their
decision to be removed from our eligibility list.
7) Letter to police candidate advising of his elimination from our eligibility list for
lack of response.
8) Memo to Chief Goostree requesting comments and/or constructive criticism
regarding the performance of probationary firefighter. Six-month probationary
review scheduled for 12/17/03.
9) Notice of Oral Reprimand issued to Firefighter for violation of Rules and
Regulations, Article IX, Section 9.21.24, Involvement in an avoidable accident
causing damage to Engine 10 (114).
10)Amendment to Village Personnel Rules and Regulations concerning Reserve Duty.
11)Memo from Mayor Johnson regarding settlement of lawsuit.
12)Letters to two police candidates scheduling their individual oral interviews.
13)Memo from Chief Goostree regarding evaluation of the performance of
probationary firefighter.
14)Letter to firefighter candidate requesting completion of background packet.
15)Order of Suspension issued to Police Officer for violating Rules and Regulations,
Section 26.1.1 A, Rules of Conduct, Rule 49 (Failure to appear in court when
required or scheduled).
16)Copy of Retirement Notification from Sergeant effective December 19, 2003.
Copy of memo from Chief Schmidt to Village Manager advising him of the
retirement.
17)Copy of letter from Police Candidate advising that he wishes to proceed with
selection process.
18)Memo from Chief Schmidt requesting the promotion of Police Officer to the rank
of Sergeant effective December 22, 2003.
19)Copy of flyer from IFPRA regarding the Firefighter Promotional Act.
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PENDING
1) Police Officer Hiring Process--five openings (Authorization to replace one at this
time). Current eligibility list effective until May 30, 2004.
2) Firefighter Hiring Process—five vacancies (no authorization to replace at this
time). Current eligibility list effective until December 27, 2004.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Instructed secretary to contact John Kelly to ascertain if there are any legal
requirements concerning police, candidate currently serving in the Army in
Baghdad.
2) Instructed secretary to contact Dr. Mendelsohn regarding the wording in a letter to
a police candidate that did not pass his psychological evaluation.
OLD BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Ehrke and seconded Commissioner Shapiro 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,
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Secretary, Fire & Police Commission
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