HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-20-14 Police Commission MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD POLICE COMMISSION BOARD MEMBERS: Michael N ott -CHAIRMAN • Greg R. Chapman -SECRETARY • Raymond P. Brixey -LIASON MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 2014 Commissioner Michael Nott called the February 20, 2014, meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners to order at 6:00 p.m. In addition to Commissioner Nott, in attendance were Commissioner Greg Chapman, Commissioner Raymond Brixey, Commander Novak, and Yvonne Zambrano. Also present were students from Plainfield North High School. Public Forum-Citizen's Comments-None: Commissioner Nott took a few minutes to introduce the Board of Police Commissioners and its functions to the students in attendance. The minutes of November 21, 2013, meetings were read. There being no corrections or clarifications, Commissioner Nott moved the minutes be approved as read. Commissioner Brixey seconded the motion. All in favor, the minutes were approved. Correspondence-Commander Novak tendered to the Commissioners on behalf of Chief Konopek, the 2014lllinois hre & Puhl:e Cuulllusswuers Assol:tauon ;:,pnng ;:,ernmar pampmeL. LOmm1sswner Lnapman a1so stated there is a fall seminar as well. Old Business-None . •• v.-. bu.ollJ....;;,.,-LOllilll<UlG~f "'ovah. sLal...:u mal ;)l:rgeam 1\.... Auarms wu1 ue letinug ~H Ju~y v1.-2vi...;., .. :J~ 25 years of service. Therefore, there is a need to hire a new Police Officer. The new hire would be sworn in on March 24, 2014 at the Committee of the Whole meeting. With the intention of the candidate to start the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) on March 31, 2014. rer LiH.; J{u.i.e::, dllU kcgu!auvu;:, vi till_: UUdHt Vllilt dHU rvu-.:;;; ~VHllHl;:.::,iuH~l~, s(,..,uvu ~ v, lll-.; lV}J l~H\,_.\., candidates will be subjected to successfully pass the additional testing: Page 1 " .. .ia-depth psychological examination, a polygraph test, bal:kgruunJ .inve:stigal.iuu, auJ a lluuugh medical examination ('vhich may include a test of the applicant's ,·ision and hearing, a test for the pn:~cllCL' of ..:-c•n11nunicable disease as wdl as a tesl to sl:reen for the use of drugs and/or narcotics:· Pia infield Poli1...e CuHuni:.:.1u11~1:. 14300 S. COIL PLUS DRIVE • PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS 60544 • (815) 267-7218 • FAX (815) 436-9681
VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD POLICE COMMISSION BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Nott-CHAIRMAN • Greg R. Chapman-SECRETARY • Raymond P. Brixey-LIASON The motion granting the additional testing for the top three candidates was approved by Commissioner Nott and second by Commissioner Brixey. All in favor. A special meeting with an executive session will be scheduled for the beginning of March 2014, to discuss the results of the additional testing. Commissioner Nott explained to the students in attendance the hiring process for the Entry Level Police Officer. The commissioner also explained the Rule of 3, as it pertains to the top three candidates. For example: if a candidate with law enforcement experience is candidate number 2, then the Conunl;,sione:rs (.illl (.huus...: tl~;, candidate over the first or third candidate. Also, the outcome of the exams are also useful in determining the hire of the new officer. The Commissioners do have the right to decline a candidate due to the background investigation results. Lommtsswner .Nou asked Commander l'lovak 1t there 1s a posstblilty oi a new promotion tor Sergeant! Commander Novak stated that they are trying to seek additional funds from the Village of Plainfield to accommodate the vacancy. However, it is not looking favorable at this time, per Commander Novak. ,. . .. oT l Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Per Commander Novak, the current Collective Bargaining Agreement calls for the probationary period to commence after 12 months following the graduation of the Police Academy. The Rule and ~'-.ve;ulat!Utt;:, Vl u1~ .uvatu v-1 111\,.; c.uu..i i'ui1~c 1..,_,U11llil1~~1Vi ... ~i~ ~t...;,:..~:. '-~iu.:.. ;,.~..;.;,.. ;.;-=-:...:~-..::.~.:.-__·..:....:...:~..:.: .---:.._ ___ : _-,. after the officer has completed the field training program. Commissioner Chapman and Nott both agreed that this might be a conflict and that the Rules and Regulations of the Board and Fire and Police Commissioners take precedence. Commissioner Nott will request advice from legal counsel with regards to the probationary penoa ror both. the LoHecuve tlargmmng Agret:nlt:HL auu 101 Lilt: .1\._Ult: auu .1\._t:gumuuu~ u1 Lue .ovdl.u v1rue i:Ulu Police Commissioners. Executive Session-None 1nere oemg no lurLnt:r ousmess ur Uls~o:ussion, Lorrnntsswner 1~ou moveu me meenng oe aaJoumea at 6:31p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~"~{4~ Secretary Plainfield Police Commission Page 2 Minutes: February 20, 2014 Plainfield Police Commissioners 14300 S. COIL PLUS DRIVE • PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS 60544 • (815) 267-7218 • FAX (815) 436-9681