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Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting
January 10, 2008
5:30 p.m.
Second Floor Conference Room/South Tower
City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Open Session
A. Approval of December 13, 2007 minutes
B. Discussion on Rules and Regulation update
4. Executive Session
5. Return to Open Session
6. Adjournment
Next Scheduled meeting: February 14, 2008
The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) of 1990. Individu-
als with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow
them to observe and/or participate in this meeting,or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meet-
ing or the facilities, are requested to contact Human Resources, at(847) 931-6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616
promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
2"d Floor Conference Room/South Tower
January 10, 2008 Minutes
Present: Chair Ed Shannon
Cmmr. Mary Camacho
Cmmr. Alfred Fulton
Absent: Cmmr. Norasing Kethdy
Staff: Tim Bennett
The meeting was called to order at 5:38 p.m. by Chair Shannon.
Approval of the Minutes
Cmmr. Fulton made the motion, seconded by Cmmr. Camacho to approve the
December 13, 2007 minutes. The motion carried 3-0.
Discussion of Rules and Regulations Update
Tim indicated that there were no major changes to the rules and regulations. Any
references made to the swim test will be removed from sections 1 & 6. Any reference to
suspension , discharges and removal will be removed as the Commission no longer has
any authority in these areas as outlined in the Union contract.
Cmmr. Camacho inquired about the role of the Commission regarding probationary
Officers and Firefighters. Tim indicated that the Commission will still handle the
hearing procedures, however, probationary employees do not receive hearings
Cmmr. Camacho made the motion, seconded by Fulton to approve the changes made
to the Rules and Regulations with the right to make future changes. The motion carried
3-0.
Executive Session
Cmmr. Fulton made the motion, seconded by Cmmr. Camacho to adjourn to executive
session at 5:55 p.m.
Cmmr. Camacho made the motion, seconded to return to open session at 6:08 p.m.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Chair Shannon called for a motion to
adjourn.
Cmmr. Camacho made the motion, seconded by Cmmr. Fulton to adjourn the meeting
at 6:09 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will be March 13,
2008.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sandra Taylor
Recording Secretary
Approved: April 10, 2008
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
2nd Floor Conference Room/South Tower
January 10, 2008
Executive Session Minutes
Present: Chair Ed Shannon
Cmmr. Mary Camacho
Cmmr. Alfred Fulton
Absent: Cmmr. Norasing Kethdy
Staff: Tim Bennett
Tim discussed with the Commission the state statute regarding Firefighters receiving
eligibility points for Firefighter and Paramedic status.
Chair Shannon requested a work session during the next meeting to discuss the
interview questions for Firefighter.
Cmmr. Camacho made the motion, seconded to return to open session at 6:08 p.m.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Chair Shannon called for a motion to
adjourn.
Cmmr. Camacho made the motion, seconded by Cmmr. Fulton to adjourn the meeting
at 6:09 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sandra Taylor
Recording Secretary
Approved: April 10, 2008
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ELGIN BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Elgin Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled
for February 14, 2008 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on
March 13, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
Dated: February 13, 2008
Tim Bennett
City of Elgin
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ELGIN BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Elgin Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled
for March 13, 2008 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on
April 10, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
Dated: March 4, 2008
Tim Bennett
City of Elgin
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Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting
April 10, 2008
5:30 p.m.
Second Floor Conference Room/South Tower
City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Open Session
A. Election of a Chairperson
B. Approval of January 10, 2008 minutes
C. Approval to begin the hiring process for police officer
rD. Discuss Police Officer interview questions
4. Executive Session
A. Extension of the probationary period for a police officer
5. Return to Open Session
6. Adjournment
Next Scheduled meeting: May 8, 2008
The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) of 1990. Individu-
als with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow
them to observe and/or participate in this meeting,or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meet-
ing or the facilities, are requested to contact Human Resources, at(847) 931-6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616
promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
2nd Floor Conference Room/South Tower
April 10, 2008
Present: Chair Ed Shannon
Cmmr Mary Camacho
Cmmr. Alfred Fulton
Cmmr. Norasing Kethdy
Staff: Tim Bennett
Guest: Robert Beeter
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chair Shannon.
Election of Chairperson
Cmmr. Fulton made the motion seconded by Kethdy to nominate Mary Camacho as the
new chairperson. Mary accepted the nomination. The motion carried 4-0
Approval of the Minutes
Cmmr. Kethdy made the motion, seconded by Cmmr. Camacho to approve the January
10, 2008. The motion carried 4-0
Approval to Begin the Hiring Process for Police Officer
The police officer test will begin July 12th. The interview process will begin in
September. Cmmr. Camacho made the motion, seconded by Cmmr. Fulton to approve
the hiring process. The motion carried 4-0
Tim encouraged the Board to find candidates to be apart of the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners.
Cmmr. Camacho made the motion, seconded by Cmmr. Fulton to adjourn to executive
session at 5:46 p.m. to discuss personnel.
The Board returned to open session at 5:53 p.m.
Deputy Beeter informed the Board that the Citizen Advisory panel is currently meeting
on a monthly basis and that they are receiving input from the community.
Discussion of Police Officer Interview Questions
The Board discussed the questions to be used durng the oral interview process for
Police Officer.
Questions 1 and 4 will be revisited at a future meeting.
Chair Shannon thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve on the Commission with
them, however, due to commitments he is unable to remain on the Board. The Board
thanked Ed for his time on the Board of Fire and Police Commission.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Chair Camacho called for a motion to
adjourn.
Cmmr. Kethdy made the motion, seconded by Cmmr. Fulton to adjourn the meeting at
6:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Sandra Taylor 1
Recording Secretary
Approved: September 11, 2008
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2"d Floor Conference Room/South Tower
April 10, 2008
Present: Chair Ed Shannon
Cmmr Mary Camacho
Cmmr. Alfred Fulton
Cmmr. Norasing Kethdy
Staff: Tim Bennett
Guest: Robert Beeter
The Board received a memo requesting the extension of the probationary period for
probationary Officer Jim Raap who received an injury while on the job. There was little
discussion regarding this request.
Cmmr. Camacho made the motion, seconded Cmmr. Fulton to extend the probationary
period for Officer Jim Raap for the duration of the time he is off or 6 months which ever
is less in compliance with the ordinance. The motion carried 4-0
Cmmr. Fulton made the motion, seconded by Cmmr. Camacho to return to open
session at 5:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sandra Taylor
Recording Secretary
Approved: September 11, 2008
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ELGIN BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Elgin Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled
for May 8, 2008 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on
June 12, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
Dated: April 6, 2008
Tim Bennett
City of Elgin
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Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting
June 12, 2008
5:30 p.m.
Second Floor Conference Room/South Tower
City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Open Session
A. Approval of April 10, 2008 minutes
B. Discuss Police Officer interview questions
C. Discuss Fire & Police Rules and Regulation changes
4. Executive Session
5. Return to Open Session
6. Adjournment
Next Scheduled meeting: July 10, 2008
The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Individu-
als with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow
them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meet-
ing or the facilities, are requested to contact Human Resources, at(847) 931-6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616
promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
r2"d Floor Conference Room/South Tower
June 12, 2008
Present: Chair Mary Camacho
Cmmr. Alfred Fulton
Cmmr. Norasing Kethdy
Staff: Tim Bennett
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Chair Camacho.
Approval of the Minutes
Tabled until the next meeting.
Discussion of Police Officer Interview Questions
rThe Board discussed the rewording of Questions 5 and 10. Question 5 will be reworded
so as to ascertain from the candidate what he/she plans to achieve within 5 years from
being hired. Question 10 will be reworded so as to personalize the question to each
candidate. All other question will remain the same.
Discuss Fire & Police Rules and Regulation Changes
Tim provided the Board with a copy of the proposed changes to the rules and
regulations. Tim indicated that one of the changes was that the Fire testing
requirements for promotion are mandated by the State and therefore the change will
reflect the requirement.
The State mandated requirements:
Requirement for promotional testing:
Lieutenant — 5 years before accommodation
Captain — 2 years
Oral assessment — 35 old points
25 new points
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Written exam 40 old points
35 new points
Department 10 old points
20 new points
Military points once on entry and once for promotion
Cmmr. Fulton made the motion, seconded by Cmmr. Kethdy to approve the proposed
changes to the Fire and Police Rules and Regulations. Motion carried 3-0
Executive Session
No issues to discuss.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Chair Camacho called for a motion to
adjourn.
Cmmr. Fulton made the motion, seconded by Cmmr. Kethdy to adjourn the meeting at
6:30 p.m. Motion carried 3-0
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Respectfully Submitted,
Sandra Taylor
Recording Secretary
Approved: September 11, 2008
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ELGIN BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Elgin Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled
for July 10, 2008 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on
August 14, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
Dated: July 1, 2008
Tim Bennett
City of Elgin
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ELGIN BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Elgin Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled
for August 14, 2008 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on
September 11, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
Dated: August 12, 2008
Tim Bennett
City of Elgin
Human Resources
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Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting
September 11, 2008
5:30 p.m.
Second Floor Conference Room/South Tower
City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Open Session
A. Welcome new member to the Board
B. Approval of Apri110, 2008 & June 12, 2008 minutes
C. Discuss of Police Officer interview dates
rD. Discussion on adaption of ordinance for the change in the termination
process for probationary fire and police employees
4. Executive Session
A. Discussion on a request for a pass for a candidate on the Firefighter
eligibility list
5. Return to Open Session
6. Adjournment
Next Scheduled meeting: November 13, 2008
The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) of 1990. Individu-
als with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow
them to observe and/or participate in this meeting,or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meet-
ing or the facilities, are requested to contact Human Resources, at(847) 931-6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616
promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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ELGIN BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Elgin Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled
for October 9, 2008 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on
November 13, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
Dated: October 6, 2008
Tim Bennett
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Human Resources
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ELGIN BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Elgin Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled
for November 13, 2008 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on
December 11, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
Dated: November 11, 2008
Tim Bennett
City of Elgin
Human Resources
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