Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Regular Meeting

Arlington Heights, IL · September 8, 2025

Minutes

MINUTES OF THE OPEN MEETING OF THE FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS HELD IN THE HR CONFERENCE ROOM ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 Commissioner Dean Walsh called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review and approve previous meeting minutes, interview Firefighter and Police Officer candidates as part of the background process, and discuss the eligibility of specific Firefighter and Police Officer candidates. Roll call of members: Dean Walsh, Chairperson Lynn Szabo, Commissioner Also present were: Kelly Livingston, Fire & Police Commission Liaison Dave Roberts, Division Chief Greg Czernecki, Deputy Police Chief Citizens to be heard: No one in attendance Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to review and approve the Open Session minutes of July 30, 2025. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None At 3:01p.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 At 3:57p.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 Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to approve the Closed Session minutes of July 30, 2025. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None At the conclusion of the interview for Firefighter, the Board determined the individual to have met the criteria and continue the candidate in the process. Commissioner Lynn Szabo made a motion to continue applicant, candidate 24 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. 1|Page Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 23, 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 Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 17, 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 At the conclusion of the interviews for Police Officer, the Board determined the individuals to have met the criteria and continued the candidate in the process. Commissioner Lynn Szabo made a motion to continue applicant, candidate KR in the process for Police Officer, 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 Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 4, 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 Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 6, 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 Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 9, 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 2|Page Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 14, 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 Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 15, 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 Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 16, 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 Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 17, 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 Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 19, 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 Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 20, 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 Commissioner Lynn Szabo moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 22, 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 3|Page There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Lynn Szabo made a motion to adjourn Open Session at 4:02p.m. Motion was seconded by Dean Walsh. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo Nayes: None 4|Page

Agenda

Packet

AGENDA Board of Fire and Police Commissioners 33 S. Arlington Heights Road HR Conference Room September 8, 2025 3:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of July 30, 2025 B. Minutes of July 30, 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. B. Conduct oral interviews for the position of Police Officer. C. Conduct oral interviews for the position of Firefighter. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Vote on the 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. Page 1 of 5 MINUTES OF THE OPEN MEETING OF THE FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS HELD IN THE HR CONFERENCE ROOM ON JULY 30, 2025 Commissioner Dean Walsh called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review and approve previous meeting minutes, discuss keeping the Closed Session Minutes closed from 11/1/2024 through 5/14/2025 per Open Meetings Act 5ILCS 1201 2 (c) (21), interview Police Officer candidates as part of the background process, discuss the eligibility of specific Police Officer candidates, and approve the new entry-level Police Officer eligibility list for 2025. Roll call of members: Dean Walsh, Chairperson Lynn Szabo, Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso, Commissioner Also present were: Kelly Livingston, Fire & Police Commission Liaison Greg Czernecki, Deputy Police Chief Christopher Sefton, Police Commander Citizens to be heard: No one in attendance Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to review and approve the Open Session minutes of May 14, 2025. Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None At 3:02p.m. Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso 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 Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None At 3:57 p.m. Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to end Closed Session and go to Open Session. Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to approve the Closed Session minutes of May 14, 2025. Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 64, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 2.4 Disqualifications. 1|Page Page 2 of 5 Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 47, 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 Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 49, 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 Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 51, 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 Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 53, 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 Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 57, 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 Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 67, 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 Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 74, 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 Lynn Szabo. 2|Page Page 3 of 5 Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate KG, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 3.3 Certified Police Examination. Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate EV, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 3.3 Certified Police Examination. Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate DP, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 3.3 Certified Police Examination. Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate NP, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 3.3 Certified Police Examination. Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate MN, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 3.3 Certified Police Examination. Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate BB, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 3.3 Certified Police Examination. Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate SC, from further consideration of employment with the Police Department pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rule, Section 3.3 Certified Police Examination. Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. 3|Page Page 4 of 5 Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso moved to disqualify applicant, candidate 63, 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 Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None At the conclusion of the interviews for Police Officer, the Board determined the individuals to have met the criteria and continued the candidate in the process. Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso made a motion to continue applicant, candidate JO in the process for Police Officer, 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 Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso made a motion to continue applicant, candidate JG in the process for Police Officer, 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 Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso made a motion to approve the new rolling 2025 Police Officer Eligibility List – July 2025. Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Luis Ramirez-Alonso made a motion to adjourn Open Session at 4:05p.m. Motion was seconded by Lynn Szabo. Motion approved. Roll call: Ayes: Walsh, Szabo, Ramirez-Alonso Nayes: None 4|Page Page 5 of 5