Kane County Reporter

City of Geneva Board of Police and Fire Commission met Jan. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair McMahon called the meeting to order at 6:02pm.

PRESENT: Chair Jennifer McMahon, Commissioner Ernie Belmonte, Commissioner Todd Augustine.

ALSO PRESENT: Mera Johnson, HR Generalist, Fire Chief Antenore, and Police Chief Passarelli

ABSENT: NONE

2. ITEMS OF NEW BUSINESS

a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the November 9th 2021 meeting. Commissioner Belmonte made motion to approve the Minutes from the November 9th 2021 meeting, seconded by Commissioner Augustine and unanimously approved by all present.

b. Public Commentary: None

c. Correspondences: None

3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None

4. NEW BUSINESS

a. Approve FY 2022-2023 Budget. Motioned by Commissioner Augustine, seconded by Commissioner Belmonte unanimously approved by all present.

b. Motion to approve the conditional Offer of Employment extended to Kurtis Chione by Police Chief Passarelli dated December 6, 2021. Motioned by Commissioner Belmonte, seconded by Commissioner Augustine and unanimously approved by all present.

c. Motion to rescind the conditional Offer of Employment extended to James Brock Moore by Police Chief Passarelli dated November 9, 2021. Motioned by Commissioner Belmonte, seconded by Commissioner Augustine and unanimously approved by all present.

d. Motion to approve the conditional promotion of Officer Jan Walkosz to Sergeant by Police Chief Passarelli contingent on the role being open and effective February 7, 2022. Motioned by Commissioner Belmonte, seconded by Commissioner Augustine and unanimously approved by all present.

e. Lateral Transfer Program. The Board discussed the addition of such a program. Leaning on the HR department to provide a framework for the program while requesting that interviews of lateral transfer candidates include a mix of HR, the Police Chief and the Board.

f. Change in title from Police Commander to Deputy Police Chief. The Board discussed and recommended moving forward with this change. The issue was referred to the City Council for its approval.

g. Review of Rules and Regulations. The Board discussed amending the rules and regulations to add a passing score of 70% to the Police Sergeant’s exam and promotion process. The board recommends moving forward and will vote on the final wording at the next meeting.

5. FUTURE MEETING – March 8, 2022

6. ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Augustine moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:11pm, seconded by Commissioner Belmonte and unanimously approved by all present.

https://www.geneva.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01252022-1894