HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=MARCH 09, 1995 MINUTES
• BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
March 9 , 1995
The Regular Session of the Board of Fire and Police COMA iesion
of the City of Elgin, Illinois , was held March 9 , 1995 , at 7 : 14
p .m. in the Council conference Roam.
Members Prerent: Commissioner Eugene Ericson , Commissioner
Chuck Reed, Chairman Ronald O 'Neal
Commissioner Reed distributed copies of a letter he received
from the Municipal police and Fire Registry of Tilinais for
informational purposes .
A motion was made by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner
Ericson, toappoint Michael W. Falese from the June 11 , 1993 ,
eligibieity, list for Fire Captain, effective February 27, 1995 .
Yeas : Ericson , Reed, O ' Neal Nays : None
A motion was made by Commissioner Ericson, seconded by Commis-
sioner Reed, to appoint Henry Smith and William Surlier from the
January 23 , 1995, eligibility list for Police Sergeant, effec-
tive March 5 , 1995 .
• yeas : Ericso , Reed, O 'Neal Nays : None
Commissioner Diamond arrived.
Part time parking Control Officer Travis Hooker, who was an
Explorer for three years prior to being employed by the Police
Department, asked if the police officer application process
could include 20 year olds with the understanding that they
would be eligible for hire at the age of 21 . He stated that St .
Charles currently does this . Deputy Chief Darr suggested that
slice education and a two year degree in Criminal Justice is
desired, this would include same of these students as well . Mr .
Folarin said that this could he explored but it is too late for
this testing process because changing the rules would take too
rich time . Commfssieo er Reed suggested that Legal be consulted
since a Criminal Justice education is desired.
Police Lieutenant exam dates were discussed. Deputy Chief Darr
suggested that even though many of the candidates will be attend-
ing school in Schaumburg, Classes end at 4 p.m. so they would be
available in the baceningE . HRP will set the dates . At the
Board ' s direction, Mr . Folarin obtained and distributed addition-
al assessment center information from the Merit Employment As-
ent Service, Inc , and Stephen A. Laser Associates . The
Board decided to continue. with Hale 4 Associates , the firm that
• conducted the assessment center for the Sergeant exam .