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City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Aug. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS

APPROVAL OF ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE (IF NECESSARY)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (OMNIBUS VOTE)

Board of Fire and Police Commission Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2025

COMMUNICATIONS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to Section 2.06, 5ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.

Adjournment

ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

NEW BUSINESS

1. Acceptance of Resignation of Officer David Corso (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)

Explanation: Police Officer David Corso submitted his notice of resignation, effective immediately on July 22, 2025, following 11 months of service.

Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends acceptance of the resignation of Police Officer Corso, effective July 22, 2025.

2. Approval of Requests to Fill Vacancy (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)

Explanation: Due to the resignation of Police Officer Corso, a vacancy has been created within the department. Attachment: No

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

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

Explanation: Marquis Smith (the number three candidate) on the Police Officer Eligibility Register published on May 13, 2025, has successfully completed all pre-employment requirements.

Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the probationary appointment of Police Officer Marquis Smith, effective August 13, 2025.

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

Explanation: Tyler Petersen (the number one candidate) on the Police Officer Eligibility Register has successfully completed all pre-employment requirements.

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the probationary appointment of Police Officer Tyler Petersen, effective August 25, 2025.

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

Explanation: Stephanie Haynie (the number three candidate) on the Police Officer Eligibility Register published July 8, 2025, has successfully completed all pre-employment requirements.

Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the probationary appointment of Police Officer Stephanie Haynie, effective August 25, 2025.

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

Explanation: Berandt Melow (the number five candidate) on the Police Officer Eligibility Register has successfully completed all pre-employment requirements.

Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the probationary appointment of Police Officer Berandt Melow, effective August 25, 2025.

7. Disqualification/Refusal to Examine Applicant Dakota Meyer (Darren Gault, Chief of Police) 

Explanation: Dakota Meyer has applied for the position of police officer and has prior law enforcement experience. A review of his ILETSB Professional Conduct Report shows unsatisfactory character and employment references. Under Chapter II, Section 3(k) of the Board’s Rules and Regulations, the Board may refuse to examine a candidate on these grounds.

Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Board refuse further examination of Dakota Meyer.

8. Full-time Appointment of Firefighter/Paramedic (Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief) Explanation: Levi Schilling has successfully completed his probationary period as a Firefighter/Paramedic effective July 14, 2025.

Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the full-time appointment of Firefighter/Paramedic Levi Schilling, effective July 14, 2025.

9. Removal of Candidate from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register (Steven Regenwether, Fire Chief) 

Explanation: Jeremy Hudson (the number seven candidate) on the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register has been non-responsive to all communication.

Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the removal of Jeremy Hudson from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register.

10. Removal of Candidate from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register (Steven Regenwether, Fire Chief) 

Explanation: Andrew Ledford (the number thirty-one candidate) on the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register has been non-responsive to all communication.

Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the removal of Andrew Ledford from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register.

11. Removal of Candidate from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register (Steven Regenwether, Fire Chief) 

Explanation: Tyler Houzenga (the number thirty-two candidate) on the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register has been non-responsive to all communication.

Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the removal of Tyler Houzenga from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register.

12. Removal of Candidate from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register (Steven Regenwether, Fire Chief) 

Explanation: Grace Moore (the number forty-four candidate) on the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register has been non-responsive to all communication.

Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the removal of Grace Moore from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register.

13. Removal of Candidate from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register (Steven Regenwether, Fire Chief)

Explanation: Mason Potter (the number forty-five candidate) on the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register has been non-responsive to all communication.

Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the removal of Mason Potter from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register.

14. Removal of Candidate from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register (Steven Regenwether, Fire Chief)

Explanation: Brenden Johnson (the number thirty-six candidate) on the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register has requested to be removed from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register.

Attachment: No

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the removal of Brenden Johnson from the Firefighter Paramedic Eligibility Register.

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 2:00 p.m. on the day of 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

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