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City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met June 4,

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

SPECIAL MEETING

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

Roll Call:

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS

Roll Call:

APPROVAL OF ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE (IF NECESSARY)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (OMNIBUS VOTE)

Board of Fire and Police Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025

Board of Fire and Police Commission Regular Executive Session Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025

COMMUNICATIONS

Disqualification / Refusal to Examine Applicant- Daniel Elliott (Darren Gault, Chief of Police) Disqualification / Refusal to Examine Applicant- Chandler Bryd (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to Section 2.06, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act, the Board may enter into executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.

Adjournment

ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

NEW BUSINESS

1. Elect Chairperson (Amy Jackson, Recording Secretary)

Explanation: Pursuant to Chapter I, Section 3 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, the Board is required to elect a Chair at its first meeting in June. The Chair shall serve through the remainder of the municipality’s fiscal year and until a successor is duly elected and qualified.

Staff Recommendation: Staff request that the Board make the election pursuant to Chapter I, Section 3 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

2. Acceptance of Resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Derek Donahoo (Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief) Explanation: Firefighter/Paramedic Derek Donahoo submitted his resignation on May 20, 2025, requesting an effective date of June 23, 2025. Chief Regenwether accepted the resignation effective immediately.

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends accepting the resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Derek Donahoo, effective May 20, 2025.

3. Approval of Request to Fill Vacancy (Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief)

Explanation: Due to the resignation of Firefighter Derek Donahoo, a vacancy will be created within the department. Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval to fill the vacancies with one new Firefighter/Paramedic.

4. Acceptance of Resignation of Police Officer (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)

Explanation: Police Sergeant Sharmaine Harris-Howell submitted her notice of resignation on May 28, 2025, with an effective date of June 16, 2025, following 11 years of dedicated service to the department. Her final working day will be June 16, 2025.

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends acceptance of the resignation of Police Sergeant Sharmaine Harris Howell, effective June 16, 2025.

5. Approval of Promotional Probationary Appointment (Darren Gault, Chief of Police) Explanation: Due to the resignation of Sergeant Sharmaine Harris-Howell, a vacancy exists in the rank of Police Sergeant. Officer Joseph Ward is the next eligible candidate on the Police Sergeant Eligibility Register. Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Promotional Probationary Appointment of Officer Joseph Ward to the rank of Police Sergeant effective June 15, 2025.

6. Approval of Request to Fill Vacancy (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)

Explanation: Due to the resignation of Sergeant Harris-Howell, a vacancy will be created within the department. Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval to fill the vacancy with a new Police Officer.

OTHER BUSINESS

PUBLIC COMMENT

Members of the public are permitted to speak after standing and stating their names. Public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per person, per subject. The Commission is not required to respond to public comments.

Comments may also be emailed by 4:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting to the Recording Secretary at ajackson@moline.il.us Please type "Public Comment" in the subject line. These comments will be read at the meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend the meeting and requires a special accommodation, or any other person requiring a special accommodation in attending the meeting, should notify Amy Jackson, Moline Police Department, 524-2230, at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.

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