Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission met June 1

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

1. CALL TO ORDER 

Meeting called to order by Chairman Reyes at 8:30 a.m.

RESULT: APPROVED

2. ROLL CALL 

Upon roll call, Chairman Reyes and Commissioner Gravina were present.

Chairman Reyes called for a motion to allow Commissioner Kachiroubas to participate remotely. Commissioner Gravina moved and Chairman Reyes seconded the motion. Roll call vote: all ayes. Commissioner Kachiroubas joined the meeting via Zoom.

Staff members in attendance: Paul Bruckner (State's Attorney's Office), Undersheriff Edmond Moore (Sheriff's Office), Lindsey Stern (Sheriff's Office), Debbie Krygowski (Merit Commission Assistant), Dr. Brian Kitzman (Stanard & Associates via Zoom).

3. PUBLIC COMMENT 

No public comment was offered.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

a. Regular Meeting Minutes from May 4, 2023, and May 25, 2023

Commissioner Kachiroubas moved and Commissioner Gravina seconded the motion to approve Regular Meeting Minutes from 5/4/2023 and 5/25/2023. Roll call vote: all ayes.

RESULT: APPROVED

b. Executive Session Minutes from May 4, 2023, and May 25, 2023

Commissioner Kachiroubas moved and Commissioner Gravina seconded the motion to approve Executive Session Meeting Minutes from 5/4/2023 and 5/25/2023. Roll call vote: all ayes.

RESULT: APPROVED

5. OLD BUSINESS 

a. Budget Status

Ms. Krygowski presented the current Revenue and Expenditures Report.

b. Bills Payable

Commissioner Kachiroubas moved and Commissioner Gravina seconded the motion to approve the bills payable list. Roll call vote: all ayes. Chairman Reyes signed the invoices.

RESULT: APPROVED

c. Candidate Status

Ms. Krygowski presented the current status of candidates in the testing process and vacancies among sworn deputies.

d. Promotional Exam Assessment Center

Dr. Brian Kitzman outlined the Assessment Center services offered by Stanard & Associates. Discussion on promotional exams and how Stanard & Associates can assist with the promotional exam process. The Commission and Sheriff's Office will review the proposal and contact Stanard with any questions.

6. NEW BUSINESS 

a. FY2024 Budget Proposal

Ms. Krygowski presented a draft budget request for FY2024 that included funding for the Assessment Center. Discussion.

b. Review 2023 Meeting Schedule

Commissioner Gravina informed the Commission that he had conflicts on several meeting dates in the future, including 7/20/23, 8/17/23, 9/14/23, and 10/5/23. Commissioner Kachiroubas will be present on those dates so that there is a quorum.

c. New Alternative Fingerprint Requests

Ms. Krygowski received three requests for alternate fingerprint dates from candidates who passed the Law Enforcement entrance exam. Candidate 1 is currently living overseas and is due to return 7/18/23. Candidate 2 is currently on military duty and will not return until mid-August. Candidate 3 has child care committments. The Commission agreed to allow all three candidates an alternative fingerprint time.

7. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE 

The Sheriff's Office would ideally like to hold an Assessment Center for the Law Enforcement rank of Lieutenant by the end of 2023.

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 

Commissioner Kachiroubas moved and Commissioner Gravina seconded the motion to enter into Executive Session. Roll call vote: all ayes.

Undersheriff Moore, Paul Bruckner, and Lindsey Stern left the room.

a. Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act for the appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee, one-on-one interviews.

The Commission entered into Executive Session at 9:11 a.m.

The Commission returned to Open Session at 9:43 a.m.

9. MATTERS TO BE REFERRED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF ANY) 

a. Action on the certification of candidates subject to one-on-one interviews on June 1, 2023.

Chairman Reyes called for a motion to certify Corrections candidate 2419. Commissioner Kachiroubas moved and Commissioner Gravina seconded. Roll call vote: all ayes. Motion carried.

Chairman Reyes called for a motion to certify Law Enforcement candidates 2358 and 2359. Commissioner Kachiroubas moved and Commissioner Gravina seconded. Roll call vote: all ayes. Motion carried.

10. ADJOURNMENT 

Commissioner Kachiroubas moved and Commissioner Gravina seconded the motion to adjourn. Roll call vote: all ayes.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:44 a.m.

https://dupage.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1079375&GUID=5F568C8E-5E16-4915-A35E-BD86C5248948&Options=info|&Search=