Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Commission Members Chairman Todd Wooten Secretary Brad Price Quinn Adamowski Craig Purchase Rosa Hernandez Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021 Page 1 of 1 Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021 As Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan continues, Governor Pritzker is moving Illinois forward to a Bridge to Phase 5 mitigation on Friday, May 14, 2021. In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, the capacity in Council Chambers will remain at 18 members of the public. During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Present Brad Price, Craig Purchase, Todd Wooten and Rosa Hernandez Absent Quinn Adamowski CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Jim Capparelli spoke in favor of Officer D'Arcy and Officer Olsen being promoted to the rank of Police sergeant. John Williams spoke in favor of promoting Officer Olsen to the rank of Police sergeant. Peter Van Gessel spoke in favor of promoting Officer Olsen to the rank of Police sergeant . Shana Wendt spoke in favor of promoting Officer Olsen to the rank of Police sergeant . Secretary Price acknowledged the Board and received two letters regarding today's agenda item. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Board of Fire and Police Commission shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. Page 1 of 3 Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021 JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS Officer Richard Olson, Jr. to Sergeant Olson Officer Christopher D'Arcy to Sergeant D'Arcy Deputy Chief Blackburn spoke on behalf of Chief Malec - reviewed Mr. Olsen's career accolades and discipline and sees no reason to not promote ChairmanWooten recommended for promotional denial. Commissioner Purchase seconded the motion. Commissioner Purchase stated his reason for denial as leaving the scene of an accident . Secretary Price stated his reason for denial: felt Mr. Olsen displayed shortcomings in accountability, judgment and decision making. Chairman Wooten his reason for denial as the severity of the discipline and the seriousness of the charges. Aye: Price, Purchase and Wooten Nay: Hernandez Absent: Adamowski JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS Deputy Chief Blackburn spoke on behalf of Chief Malec - reviewed Mr. D'Arcy's career accolades and discipline and sees no reason to not promote Chairman Wooten recommended for approval to promote Christopher D'Arcy to Sergeant. Aye: Price, Purchase, Wooten and Hernandez Absent: Adamowski NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:04pm - Four members still present. Meeting went into Recess Meeting Reconvened PUBLIC COMMENT None. Page 2 of 3 Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021 NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Board of Fire and Police Commission shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Todd Wooten, seconded by Craig Purchase, to adjourn The motion carried by unanimous vote: Aye: Price, Purchase, Wooten and Hernandez Absent: Adamowski This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 3 of 3