Annie Canavan

The board conducted a special meeting during which an executive session was convened for the purposes of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of village employees.

The Commission discussed the upcoming fall seminar hosted by the Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners Association. Key business included an update on the Fire Captain promotional examination process, including the schedule for the assessment and written exam. Additionally, the final register for the Police Sergeant promotional exam was presented and approved after the application of military veteran points. The meeting also included an executive session regarding personnel matters.

The commission discussed the promotion of an officer to the position of Police Sergeant, effective in December. Updates regarding the Board of Fire and Police Commission's rules and regulations were noted. Hiring status for entry-level firefighters was reviewed, and the initial Fire Lieutenant Promotional List was approved. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, including appointment, employment, compensation, promotion, and discipline.

The commission held a discussion with a representative from I/O Solutions regarding the application process for new firefighter candidates, including application fees, testing schedules, and orientation deadlines. Additionally, the commission reviewed the timeline for the Fire Captain promotional examination, finalized testing locations and dates, rescheduled an upcoming meeting due to the Labor Day holiday, addressed the ongoing process of organizing candidate documentation files, and initiated a search for legal counsel to assist with the Board's Rules and Regulations.

New business addressed the need to update Candidate Documentation, Candidate Files, and Candidate Correspondence with a structured check-off sheet and document tracking system to standardize candidate interviewing and hiring procedures. The Commission authorized a contract with I/O Solutions of Westchester for Candidate Polygraph Examination and Psychological Evaluation services. A review of the Rules and Regulations of the Westchester Fire and Police Commission was initiated, with legal counsel requested to ensure compliance with new fire department hiring legislation. A motion was passed to reschedule the September 2, 2013 meeting to September 3, 2013 due to the Labor Day holiday. Old business involved discussions regarding the Fire Department Captain Promotion Examination, which will include a review of the promotional process and test dates by I/O Solutions, with the assessment phase conducted by Illinois Fire Chiefs. The Fire Department Entry Level Examination dates and procedures are scheduled for discussion on July 29, 2013. Furthermore, the Commission was instructed by the Village Board to proceed with organizing a Police Sergeants Examination, which will be added to the July 29, 2013 agenda. The meeting included an executive session.