City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met July 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
PRESENT
COMMISSIONERS:
Cindy Lindsey
Jeff Nelson
Tilford Flowers
STAFF:
Darren Gault, Chief of Police
Steven Regenwether, Fire Chief
Kris Johnson, Deputy Fire Chief
Leah Miller, HR Director
Teri Ray, Administrative Assistant: Office of the Police Chief
Meeting Called to Order
Chairperson Nelson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Roll Call of Members
Roll call performed; Chairperson Nelson, Commissioners Lindsey and Flowers present.
Approval of Minutes
Chairperson Nelson moved to approve, by omnibus vote, the June 13, 2023, Regular Meeting and Executive Session Minutes; the June 23, 2023, Special Meeting and Special Executive Session Minutes; and the June 26, 2023, Special Meeting and Special Executive Session Minutes; seconded by Commissioner Lindsey; motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Chairperson Nelson, Commissioners Lindsey and Flowers; nays: none.
Communications
Police interviews were conducted this afternoon. Additional interviews will take place on July 18, 2023.
New Business
1. Police Officer Resignation (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)
Detective James Maurer submitted his notice of resignation on June 06, 2023, effective July 07, 2023 after six years of service. Staff recommend acceptance of the resignation of Detective James Maurer as presented. Commissioner Lindsey made a motion to approve the resignation of Detective James Maurer effective July 07, 2023, seconded by Chairperson Nelson; carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Chairperson Nelson, Commissioners Lindsey and Flowers; nays: none.
2. Authorization to Fill Police Officer Vacancy (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)
Due to the resignation of Detective James Maurer on July 07, 2023, there is a vacancy in the rank of Police Officer. Staff request authorization to fill the vacancy at a date to be determined. Commissioner Lindsey made a motion to authorize filling the vacancy, seconded by Chairperson Nelson; carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Chairperson Nelson, Commissioners Lindsey and Flowers; nays: none.
3. Acceptance of Firefighter/Paramedic Resignation (Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief)
Firefighter/Paramedic Kaitlyn Binkley submitted her resignation on June 22, 2023, effective immediately. Staff recommend acceptance of the resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Kaitlyn Binkley. Commissioner Flowers made a motion to approve the resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Kaitlyn Binkley, seconded by Commissioner Lindsey; carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Chairperson Nelson, Commissioners Lindsey and Flowers; nays: none.
4. Authorization to Fill Firefighter/Paramedic Vacancy (Steven Regenwether, Fire Chief)
Due to the resignation of Kaitlyn Binkley, there is a vacancy in the rank of Firefighter/Paramedic. Staff request authorization to fill the vacancy at a date to be determined. Commissioner Flowers made a motion to authorize filling the vacancy, seconded by Chairperson Nelson; carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Chairperson Nelson, Commissioners Lindsey and Flowers; nays: none.
5. Acceptance of Firefighter/Paramedic Resignation (Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief)
Firefighter/Paramedic Anthony Mirr submitted his resignation on June 23, 2023, effective July 7, 2023. Staff recommend acceptance of the resignation of Anthony Mirr. Commissioner Flowers made a motion to approve the resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Anthony Mirr as presented, seconded by Commissioner Lindsey; carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Chairperson Nelson, Commissioners Lindsey and Flowers; nays: none.
6. Authorization to Fill Firefighter/Paramedic Vacancy (Steven Regenwether, Fire Chief)
Due to the resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Anthony Mirr, there is a vacancy in the rank of Firefighter/Paramedic. Staff request authorization to fill the vacancy at a date to be determined. Commissioner Flowers made a motion to approve filling the vacancy, seconded by Chairperson Nelson; carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Chairperson Nelson, Commissioners Lindsey and Flowers; nays: none.
7. Voluntary Removal from Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility Register (Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief)
Patrick Pray, candidate number 20 on the current Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility Register, requested removal from employment consideration in his email to Elizabeth McKenzie on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Staff request Commissioners strike Patrick Pray from the Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility Register as requested. Commissioner Flowers made a motion to strike candidate number 20, Patrick Pray from the Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility Register, seconded by Commissioner Lindsey; carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Chairperson Nelson, Commissioners Lindsey and Flowers; nays: none.
8. Certification of Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility Register (Steven Regenwether, Fire Chief)
The Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility Register has been compiled with the results of the most recent recruitment testing. Staff request certification of the Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility Register. Commissioner Flowers made a motion to certify the Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility Register, seconded by Commissioner Lindsey; carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Chairperson Nelson, Commissioners Lindsey and Flowers; nays: none.
Other Business
Discussion was held regarding the total number of candidates on the Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility Register. There are 43 people on the list and 20 currently have their CPAT.
Public Comment
None.
Executive Session
Chairperson Nelson moved to adjourn into executive session for the purpose of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body pursuant to 5ILCS (120/2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act, seconded by Commissioner Flowers; carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Chairperson Nelson, Commissioners Lindsey and Flowers; nays: none.
Action from Executive Session
Commissioner Lindsey made a motion to uphold the Board’s decision to strike Andrew Russell, number five candidate, from the Police Officer Eligibility Register, seconded by Commissioner Flowers; carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Chairperson Nelson, Commissioners Lindsey and Flowers; nays: none.
Adjournment
With no further business to discuss, Commissioner Flowers moved to adjourn; seconded by Commissioner Lindsey; motion unanimously carried; meeting adjourned at 4:54 p.m.
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