Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

MINUTES OF THE OPEN MEETING OF THE FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS HELD IN THE HANSON ROOM ON FEBRUARY 26, 2025 Commissioner Dean Walsh called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review and approve past meeting minutes, interview both Police Officer and Firefighter candidates as part of the background process, discuss eligibility of specific Police Officer and Firefighter candidates. Roll call of members: Dean Walsh, Chairperson Lynn Szabo, Commissioner Also present were: Kelly Livingston, Fire & Police Commission Liaison Joseph Murphy, Police Sgt Dave Roberts, Fire Division Chief Citizens to be heard: No one in attendance Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to review and approve the Open Session minutes of February 18, 2025. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso At 3:02p.m. Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to go into Closed Session per 5ILCS120/2(c) (1): appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso At 4:41p.m. Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to end Closed Session and go to Open Session. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to approve the Closed Session minutes of February 18, 2025. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to allow Police Officer candidate 1H temporary pass due to military obligations not exceeding his eligibility expiration date of 12/31/2025. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso 1|Page Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 14M, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 2.4 Disqualifications. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 15P, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 2.4 Disqualifications. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 17M, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 2.4 Disqualifications. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 22W, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 2.4 Disqualifications. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 23P, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 2.4 Disqualifications. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 27P, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 2.4 Disqualifications. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 33M, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 2.4 Disqualifications. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso 2|Page Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 35B, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 2.4 Disqualifications. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 6W, from further consideration of employment with the Fire Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 2.4 Disqualifications. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso At the conclusion of the interview for Police Officer, the Board determined the individuals to have met the criteria and continue the candidate in the process. Commissioner Lynn Szabo made a motion to continue applicant, candidate 7R in the process for Firefighter, pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 3.5 Police Department Staff Interviews, Background Investigation and Medical Exams. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso Commissioner Lynn Szabo made a motion to disqualify applicant, candidate 4F, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 2.4 Disqualifications. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso Commissioner Lynn Szabo made a motion to disqualify applicant, candidate 24S, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 2.4 Disqualifications. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso At the conclusion of the interview for Firefighter, the Board determined the individuals to have met the criteria and continue the candidate in the process. Commissioner Lynn Szabo made a motion to continue applicant, candidate 3W in the process for Firefighter, pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 4.3 Background Investigation and Medical Exams. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso 3|Page There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Lynn Szabo made a motion to adjourn Open Session at 4:45p.m. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Absent: Ramirez-Alonso 4|Page

AGENDA Board of Fire and Police Commissioners 33 S. Arlington Heights Road Hansen Room February 26, 2025 3:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of February 18, 2025 B. Minutes of February 18, 2025 - Closed IV. CLOSED SESSION A. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1): appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Conduct oral interviews for the position of Police Officer. B. Conduct oral interviews for the position of Firefighter. C. Vote on eligibility of specific candidates. VII. PUBLIC COMMENT Anyone wishing to speak on a subject not on the Agenda may speak at this time. Please limit your comments to three minutes. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Persons with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, such as an American Sign Language interpreter or written materials in accessible formats, should contact the Health & Human Services Department, at 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, healthmail@vah.com or 847/368-5760.