City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Met July 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Craig Purchase , Todd Wooten , Brad Price, Herb Lande.
ABSENT: None.
2. APPROVAL OF 2020 MINUTES: March 9, May 4, May 27 and May 29, 2020
Motion to Approve MINUTES: March 9, May 4, May 27 and May 29, 2020 was made by Craig Purchase.
Motion seconded by Todd Wooten.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Craig Purchase , Todd Wooten , Brad Price, Herb Lande.
NAYS: None.
3. SECRETARY’S REPORT
To be stated for the record, the following Joliet Police Department applicant was removed from the current New Hire Eligibility List due to the age limit: #80 Nicholas Butkovic was over 35 years of age on 4-5-2020
Commissioner Price made a statement and then a motion to remove the Joliet Police Department promotions from the Agenda. There is a question about the order of the promotions and this needs to be reviewed.
Motion to Remove Joliet Police Department Promotions from this Agenda. was made by Brad Price.
Motion seconded by Craig Purchase.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Craig Purchase , Todd Wooten , Brad Price, Herb Lande.
NAYS: None.
4. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS 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 does 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 Board shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. NONE
5. APPROVAL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT FINAL PROMOTIONS LIST AND SIGNATURES
Motion to Approve was made by Todd Wooten.
Motion seconded by Brad Price.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Craig Purchase , Todd Wooten , Brad Price, Herb Lande.
NAYS: None.
6. FOUR (4) FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS
The effective date is July 17, 2020 for the first three promotions, since the position openings and City Council approvals occurred prior to the expiration of the previous Promotional List.
Captain Dave House to Battalion Chief House
Motion to Approve Captain Dave House to Battalion Chief House was made by Todd Wooten.
Motion seconded by Craig Purchase.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Craig Purchase , Todd Wooten , Brad Price, Herb Lande.
NAYS: None.
Lieutenant Eric Kobe to Captain Kobe
Motion to Approve Lieutenant Eric Kobe to Captain Kobe was made by Todd Wooten.
Motion seconded by Craig Purchase.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Craig Purchase , Todd Wooten , Brad Price, Herb Lande.
NAYS: None.
Apparatus Operator Aaron Aguirre to Lieutenant Aguirre Motion to Approve Apparatus Operator Aaron Aguirre to Lieutenant Aguirre was made by Todd Wooten. Motion seconded by Craig Purchase. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Craig Purchase , Todd Wooten , Brad Price, Herb Lande. NAYS: None.
Effective July 21, 2020 - Apparatus Operator Jeffrey Nagra to Lieutenant Nagra
Motion to Approve Effective July 21, 2020 - Apparatus Operator Jeffrey Nagra to Lieutenant Nagra was made by Todd Wooten.
Motion seconded by Craig Purchase.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Craig Purchase , Todd Wooten , Brad Price, Herb Lande.
NAYS: None.
7. SIX (6) POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS - TABLED FOR A FUTURE
MEETING Sergeant John Ross to Lieutenant Ross Sergeant Sherrie Blackburn to Lieutenant Blackburn
MPO Lisa Nicodemus to Sergeant Nicodemus
MPO Shawn Stachelski to Sergeant Stachelski
MPO Hollis Weller to Sergeant Weller
MPO Kenneth Simonich to Sergeant Simonich
8. NEW/OLD BUSINESS (Not for final action or recommendation) NONE
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Board shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
Jimmie Yates, a 14-year member of Joliet Fire Department addressed the Board. Mr. Yates referred to the number of challenges that were presented for the recent exam as well as the number denied. He asked if the test could be updated. Chairman Lande stated that the test is created by Stanard and Associates. Commissioner Wooten stated that the issues Mr. Yates questioned came up twice in the past but the test is contractually agreed upon. In order to change the test, the Fire Department Unions would have to agree. He suggested going to the Union heads with this request.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn was made by Craig Purchase.
Motion seconded by Todd Wooten.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Craig Purchase , Todd Wooten , Brad Price, Herb Lande.
NAYS: None.
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