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HomeMy WebLinkAboutF&P Meeting Minutes 12202021City of Galesburg Board of Fire and Police Commission • Public Safety Building 150 South Broad Street • Galesburg, IL 61401 • 309/345-3729 • www.ci.galesburg.il.us City of Galesburg Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957 Board of Fire and Police Commissioners TO: Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Chairman Robert Fulton, Commissioner Thomas Peters, Commissioner Diane VanHootegem FROM: Amanda Jennings, 9-1-1 Coordinator/Administrative Support Supervisor DATE: December 20, 2021 SUBJECT: December 20, 2021 Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes The regular meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners was called to order by Chairman Robert Fulton on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Those present in person were: Chairman Robert Fulton, Commissioner Diane VanHootegem, Commissioner Thomas Peters, Fire Chief Randy Hovind, Police Deputy Chief Daniel Hostens, Secretaries Jenni Moser and Amanda Jennings Public Citizen Comment None Approve Commissioner Peters motioned to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2021 regular meeting. Commissioner VanHootegem seconded the motion. Minutes approved. Commissioner VanHootegem motioned to approve the special meeting minutes for December 6, 2021 with Commissioner Peters giving the second motion. Motion carried. Comissioner VanHootegem motioned to approve the executive session minutes for April 22, 2021, October 2, 2021, October 14, 2021 and November 8, 202. Commissioner Peters seconded the motion. Approved. Correspondence None Old Business Police Deputy Chief Hostens reported that background checks are being conducted on the remaining entry level candidates on the current list. A lateral candidate is interviewing today. There will be at least one if not several officers resigning in the near future for employment with Illinois State Police. Another officer is seeking employment out of state. Chairman Fulton advised there needs to be discussion on the next police testing phase. Chief Hovind advised they have several candidates completing background checks also. One candidate has declined employment. Fire is anticipating a retirement in March 2022. The City of Galesburg did a manpower study and it was recommended to hire three Firefighters. Overtime costs for 2021 were approximately $350,000. Chief mentioned they had to mandate overtime for the first time ever this year. There are concerns on the pool of candidates for hiring. Chief also mentioned that numerous other area departments will need to hire next year as well. Further discussion was held on City of Galesburg Board of Fire and Police Commission • Public Safety Building 150 South Broad Street • Galesburg, IL 61401 • 309/345-3729 • www.ci.galesburg.il.us staffing and training. Chief Hovind also advised they will be starting weekly study groups for entry level candidates in March 2022. Discussion was held on recruitment. The Commission is open to suggestions. Many departments are unfortunately in the same position on this topic. Police is not an attractive career path at this current time. Chief Hovind stated there is difficulty nationwide with employment. New Business The 2022 meeting calendar was presented to the Board. Commissioner VanHootegem will not be present for the scheduled February meeting. Discussion was held and all agreed to reschedule the meeting for Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Commissioner Peters motioned to approve the meeting calendar and the rescheduling of the February 2022 meeting. Commissioner VanHootegem seconded. Motion approved. A police swear-in ceremony was scheduled for January 10, 2022. Commissioners Peters and VanHootegem will be available. Another police lateral application was received. The candidate is from Bureau County, Illinois. He will be interviewing with Investigations and then with the Commission and also completing the written exam after this meeting. Chairman Fulton wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Adjournment There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner VanHootegem. Meeting adjourned at 10:33 a.m. The next regular scheduled meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 22 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall, Galesburg, Illinois.