Village of Bloomingdale Board of Fire and Police Commission Met Nov. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
1. PROOF OF POSTING
This meeting was duly posted according to State Law.
2. CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order by Commissioner Letizia at 5:00 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
Upon roll call by the Recording Secretary, the following were:
PRESENT: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENT by TX: Commissioner Cucci, Letizia; Pavone
Director Giammarese
QUORUM PRESENT
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from September 16, 2020
AYES: Commissioners Pavone; Cucci; Letizia
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED
Commissioners Pavone; Letizia and Cucci all acknowledged the cancellations of the RegularMeeting of October 21, 2020.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
The Commissioners acknowledged the change in medical facilities for the New Officer Testing from Amita Health to Physicians Immediate Care located at 335 E. Army Trail Rd.
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. 11/05/20: Sergeant Dave Spradling completion of 6-month Probation12/19/20.
8. 12/19/20: Probationary Officer Patrick McGinn: Hired: 6/19/19: 18-Month Probation.
9. 12/29/20: Sergeant Paul Alcozer completion of 18-month Probation.
Director Giammarese stated that all were doing a good job and in reference to Probationary Office McGinn, he added that he is doing an outstanding job and maybe his military background may have played a part in his job performance.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Conrad Polygraph: Examiner Questions: The Presentation by Marshon Conrad needs to be scheduled.
The Commissioners approved a New Officer Testing process to begin May 1, 2021. They also would like to see us move forward with Lateral Transfers. Director Giammarese stated that heis discussing this with the Village Administrator and Village Attorney to determine if this is something the Village would like to move forward with.
Director Giammarese also updated the Commissions of the K-9 and Drone Programs
K-9 Program: The Department would like to continue to have a K-9 Program although it may take some time due to staffing and 2020 COVID-19 related issues.
Drone Program: The Department has put together a team of Officers that will be trained to use the Drones. We hope that it will be a successful venture for the Department and we anticipate using it both during the day and night hours.
8. NEXT MEETING DATE
The next regularly scheduled Board of Fire and Police Commission meeting will be held onWednesday, December 16, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
On a Motion by Commissioner Letizia, seconded by Commissioner Cucci, the RegularMeeting of November 18, 2020 was adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
http://www.villageofbloomingdale.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11182020-794