At a recent meeting, the Batavia Fire and Police Commissioners Board interviewed three police officer candidates.
The board includes three members who are appointed by the mayor for voluntary three-year terms. The board appoints all of the city’s fire and police officers.
Below are the minutes for this meeting, as provided by the board.
BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS 100 NORTH ISLAND AVENUE BATAVIA, ILLINOIS 60510
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 20, 2016
NOTE: These minutes are not a word-for-word transcription of the statements made at the meeting, nor intended to be a comprehensive review of all discussions. They are intended to make an official record of the actions taken by the Board and to include some description of discussion points as understood by the minute-taker. They may not reference some of the individual attendee's comments, nor the complete comments if referenced.
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
Members Present: Chairman Nancy Vance, Secretary Dennis Anderson, Commissioner Laura Newman
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Police Chief Gary Schira and Deputy Police Chief Dan Eul
Chairman Vance stated that the purpose of this meeting is to interview police officer candidates
Interviews – Police Officer Candidates
The Board has authorization to appoint one (1) police officer. Three (3) police officer candidates will be sitting for oral interviews. None of the candidates are certified officers. The next Basic Academy at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy starts Monday, July 11, 2016. The Board should present a conditional job offer to one (1) candidate this evening. The psychological exam is scheduled for Thursday, June 23 with the medical exam scheduled for Friday, June 24. The Board discussed holding the July meeting earlier, discussed alternative dates as well as the tight testing schedule.
Motion: To enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues. Maker: Newman Second: Anderson
Voice Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. All in favor. Motion carried.
The Board entered into Executive Session at 5:15 p.m.
Motion: To return to Open Session. Maker: Newman Second: Anderson
Voice Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. All in favor. Motion carried.
The Board entered into Open Session at 8:20 p.m.
Motion: To grant Nicholas Bradberry a first pass per his request. Maker: Anderson Second: Newman
Voice Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. All in favor. Motion carried.
Board Fire & Police Commissioners 2. June 20, 2016
Special Meeting Minutes
Motion: To present Austin Robinson with a conditional job offer subject to his successful completion of a psychological examination and medical examination.
Maker: Anderson
Second: Newman
Voice Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion: To grant James Thrun a first pass per his request.
Maker: Newman
Second: Anderson
Voice Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion: To determine Jason Contreras ineligible for further consideration.
Maker: Newman
Second: Anderson
Voice Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion: To determine David Castellanos ineligible for further consideration.
Maker: Newman
Second: Anderson
Voice Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. All in favor. Motion carried.
Andrew Boccassini successfully completed the oral interview process and will remain on the list pending any additional openings.
MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to consider, a motion was made by Commissioner Newman to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Seconded by Secretary Anderson. All in favor. Motion carried.
Ayes | 3 Nays _0 Absent 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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