Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Village of Lombard Village Hall 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes - Final Friday, October 24, 2014 7:00 AM Village Hall Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Board of Fire and Police Minutes - Final October 24, 2014 Commissioners A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance The Friday, October 24, 2014, meeting of the Lombard Board of Fire and Police Commissioners convened at 7:05 a.m. in the Lombard Village Hall Board Room, 255 East Wilson Avenue, Lombard, Illinois. B. Roll Call of Members Present: Vice Chairman Thomas Rachubinski Secretary Kenneth Florey Guests: Deputy Chief Thomas Wirsing Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Howell Police Administrative Coordinator Barbara Bartolotte C. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Vice Chairman Thomas Rachubinski, seconded by Secretary Kenneth Florey to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of September 18, 2014. Motion carried. D. Public Participation None. E. Payment of Bills The Board received Invoice #171500 in the amount of $1,134.00 from Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins; Invoice #1429 in the amount of $160.00 from Conrad Polygraph for police entry-level candidate. It was moved by Vice Chairman Thomas Rachubinski, seconded by Secretary Kenneth Florey to approve payment of the bills. Motion carried. F. Chairperson's Report Absent. G. Vice Chairperson's Report Nothing to report. Village of Lombard Page 1 Board of Fire and Police Minutes - Final October 24, 2014 Commissioners H. Secretary's Report Nothing to report. I. Correspondence The Board received legal services breakdown from Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins from Chief Ray Byrne. Deputy Chief Wirsing apprised the Board on the Klein Thorpe Jenkins bills and what the insurance company covers and does not cover regarding the Bradford litigation. The Board received correspondence from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Board that police candidate, Korbin Rome, successfully completed his Law Enforcement Certification Examination. The Board received correspondence from Fire Chief DiRienzo regarding Notification of Changes to Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. The Board received a memo from Chief Ray Byrne regarding police officer Dan Marciniak. He received a commendation on a "life saving award." The Board received 2 memos from B.C. Kickert regarding 2 written verbal reprimands on a firefighter/paramedic and fire lieutenant. Village of Lombard Page 2 Board of Fire and Police Minutes - Final October 24, 2014 Commissioners J. Unfinished Business Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Howell updated The Board on the following: Lieutenant testing process: On 10/21 there was a mediation/arbitration hearing regarding the Lieutenants test specifically the assessment center component of the test. Both the Union and Management presented their cases. The mediator/arbitrator will present his findings and decision within 2 weeks. Battalion Chief testing process: Human Resources has set up a meeting with Stanard & Associates for Tuesday, November 11th from 9-Noon to discuss the components of the testing process. Stanard & Associates did adjust our cost for this testing as requested by The Board. New firefighter testing process: On 10/28 and 10/30, 121 firefighter/paramedic candidates will have their oral interviews. There will be 3 interview panels each consisting of 1 Firefighter, 1 Officer and 1 Human Resources Representative, which is in consensus with the Union. Training will be held for the panels on 10/27. K. New Business It was moved by Secretary Kenneth Florey, seconded by Vice Chairman Thomas Rachubinski, to decline employment to entry-level police candidates Jacek Brylewski and Kyle Niewold. Motion carried. L. Other Business M. Executive Session N. Reconvene Village of Lombard Page 3 Board of Fire and Police Minutes - Final October 24, 2014 Commissioners O. Adjournment It was moved by Secretary Kenneth Florey, seconded by Vice Chairman Thomas Rachubinski, to adjourn the regular meeting of the Lombard Board of Fire and Police Commissioners at 7:14 a.m. Motion carried. ____________________________ Secretary, Kenneth Florey Village of Lombard Page 4