Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, February 24, 2025 5:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Commission Members Chairman Quinn Adamowski John Stefanski Tomas Ponce Natalie Coleman Herb Lande Special Meeting Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2025 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Quinn Adamowski, John Stefanski, Tomas Ponce and Herb Lande Absent Natalie Coleman APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by John Stefanski, seconded by Herb Lande, to approve the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting minutes for 2/12/2025. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman BOFPC 2-12-2025 Meeting Minutes TMP-8255 Attachments: BOFPC 2-12-2025 Meeting Minutes.pdf CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. SECRETARY’S REPORT Secretary Stefanski read into the record for Joliet Fire Department - candidate #36 Hanna Spodarek was removed due to failure to meet requirements. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. CLOSED SESSION The meeting reconvened with 4 members still present and 1 absent. A motion was made by Herb Lande, and seconded by John Stefanski to approve the closed session. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTION OFFICER RACHEL SMITHBERG TO SERGEANT SMITHBERG Page 1 of 5 Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2025 A motion was made by Herb Lande, seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the promotion of Officer Rachel Smithberg to Sergeant. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande, seconded by John Stefanski, to not approve the hiring of #24 Marco Acosta. The motion failed by the following vote: Nay: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande, and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #25 Tyler Gannon to Firefighter Paramedic pending a physical and vision test. The motion carries by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #26 Kevin Valdez to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #28 Pauly Fris to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS Page 2 of 5 Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2025 A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #29 Zachary Sochacki to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #31 William Lacey to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #32 Blake Brandenburg to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #34 Joseph Batusich to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #37 Shaun Fusco to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Page 3 of 5 Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2025 Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #38 Alexander Guerrero to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #39 Jeffrey Iwanaga to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #41 Connor Ludwig to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #43 Oscar Villanueva to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to not approve the hiring of #45 Patrick Hardin The motion failed by the following vote: Page 4 of 5 Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final February 24, 2025 Nay: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #46 Pat Strocchia III to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman HIRING OF JOLIET FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS A motion was made by Herb Lande and seconded by John Stefanski, to approve the conditional hiring of #47 Ceasar Craig to Fire Fighter Paramedic pending passing a physical and vision test. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman PUBLIC COMMENT None. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Tom Ponce, and seconded by John Stefanski, to adjourn. Aye: Adamowski, Stefanski, Ponce and Lande Absent: Coleman Page 5 of 5