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City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met June 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

PRESENT

COMMISSIONERS: Tilford Flowers

Jeff Nelson

Karen Dahlstrom

STAFF: Darren Gault, Chief of Police

Andrew Raya, Deputy Chief

Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief

Jason Smith, Lieutenant

Leah Madsen, Director of Human Resources

Maria Ruiz, Moline High School Intern

Amy Jackson, Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary

Meeting Called to Order

Commissioner Flowers called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.

Roll Call of Members

Roll call was performed; Commissioners Flowers, Nelson, and Dahlstrom were present.

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Dahlstrom made a motion to approve the minutes from June 04, 2025, Special Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nelson and carried on roll call with the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Flowers, Nelson, and Dahlstrom; Nays: none.

Unfinished Business

Elect Chairperson (Amy Jackson, Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary)

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 Chairperson at its first meeting in June. The Chairperson shall serve through the remainder of the municipality’s fiscal year and until a successor is duly elected and qualified. Commissioner Flowers made a motion to elect Commissioner Karen Dahlstrom as the new Chairperson for the remainder of the municipality’s fiscal year. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nelson and carried on roll call with the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Flowers, Nelson, and Dahlstrom; Nays: none

Executive Session

Commissioner Flowers made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to adjourn into executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act. The motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Commissioners Flowers, Nelson, and Dahlstrom; Nays: none.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners convened in Executive Session at 8:05 a.m.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners reconvened in Open Session at 8:13 a.m.

Action from Executive Session

Commissioner Nelson made a motion to approve striking Demetrios Elliott from the Police Officer Eligibility Register. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nelson and carried on roll call with the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Flowers, Nelson, and Dahlstrom; Nays: none.

New Business

Acceptance of Resignation of Officer Devontae Taylor (Darren Gault, Chief of Police) Police Officer Devontae Taylor submitted his notice of resignation on May 16, 2025, with an immediate effective date of May 16, 2025. Staff recommended the acceptance of Officer Devontae Taylor’s resignation, effective May 16, 2025. Commissioner Dahlstrom made a motion to approve the resignation of Officer Taylor as recommended, seconded by Commissioner Nelson. The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Flowers, Nelson, and Dahlstrom; Nays: None.

Acceptance of Resignation of Officer Samuel Piehl (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)

Police Officer Samuel Piehl submitted his notice of resignation on June 12, 2025, with an immediate effective date of June 12, 2025. Staff recommended the acceptance of Officer Samuel Piehl’s resignation, effective June 12, 2025. Commissioner Dahlstrom made a motion to approve the resignation of Officer Piehl as recommended, seconded by Commissioner Nelson. The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Flowers, Nelson, and Dahlstrom; Nays: None.

Approval of Requests to Fill Vacancies (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)

Due to the resignation of Officer Taylor and Officer Piehl, two vacancies will be created within the department. Staff requested authorization to fill the vacancies. Commissioner Dahlstrom made a motion to approve the request to fill the vacancies as recommended, seconded by Commissioner Nelson. The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Flowers, Nelson, and Dahlstrom; Nays: None

Removal of Candidate from the Police Officer Eligibility Register (Darren Gault, Chief of Police) Michael Hernandez (the number two candidate) on the Police Officer Eligibility Register has formally requested to be removed from the eligibility list. Staff recommends that the Board accept the voluntary removal of Michael Hernandez from the Police Officer Eligibility Register as requested. Commissioner Flowers made a motion to approve the request for Mr. Hernandez to be removed from the Police Officer Eligibility Register as recommended, seconded by Commissioner Nelson. The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Flowers, Nelson, and Dahlstrom; Nays: None

Police Officer Probationary Appointment (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)

Gerald Ruddell III, the number one candidate on the current Lateral Police Officer Eligibility Register, has successfully completed all his pre-employment requirements. Staff recommended the probationary appointment of Police Officer Gerald Ruddell III, from the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility Register, effective June 30, 2025. Commissioner Flowers made a motion to approve the probationary appointment of Gerald Ruddell, III, as recommended, seconded by Commissioner Dahlstrom. The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Flowers, Nelson, and Dahlstrom; Nays: None

Public Comment

None.

Executive Session

Commissioner Flowers made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to adjourn into executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act. The motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Commissioners Flowers, Nelson, and Dahlstrom; Nays: none.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners convened in Executive Session at 8:32 a.m.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners reconvened in Open Session at 11.59 a.m.

Adjournment

With no further business to discuss, Commissioner Nelson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dahlstrom and unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:59 a.m.

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