Village of Chatham Fire & Police Commission met March 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
A. Call to Order
Chairperson Diane Vanderkooy called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.
1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
A motion was made by Commissioner Terry Woods to allow Commissioner Jared Koester to attend the meeting via telephone due to work related committments. This motion was seconded by Chairperson Vanderkooy. By an affirmative voice vote, the measure passed.
Present: Chairperson Diane Vanderkooy; Commission Terry Woods; Commissioner Jared Koester (via telephone).
Others Present: Chief of Police Vern Foli; Attorney Justin Onken and Village Clerk Dan Holden
4. Public Comments Agenda Topics
There were no public comments
B. Consent Agenda
1. Approve Minutes from the Fire and Police Commission February 16, 2022 Meeting
The meeting minutes from this meeting were not yet complete so there was no vote on the Consent Agenda
C. Old Business
There was no Old Business to discuss
D. New Business
1. Public Comments Village Business
There was no Public Comments regarding Village Business
2. Certify New Officer Eligibility List
Two new individuals were added to the New Officer Eligibility List. These two candidates will be added to the current list but with different expiration dates.
A motion was made by Commissioner Woods to approve the names and add them to the Eligibility List. that motion was seconded by Commissioner Koester. By an affirmative voice vote of the members, the motion passed.
Candidate #1 has an expiration date on of the list of 3/23/24; Candidates #2 and #3 have expiration dates of 6/29/23 and candidate #4 has an expiration date of 3/23/24.
3. Chief Discussion
Chief Foli let the Police Commission know that they will need to vote on a chairperson at the next meeting in May. Also, the Chief requested that the Commission provide any input regarding a budget. The Village is in the process of the putting together the new fiscal year budget and the Chief is requesting information.
E. Meeting Dates
1. Chatham Fire & Police Commission Meeting - May 17, 2022 5:30 PM
F. Closed Session
1. Personnel under 2(c)(1)
2. Selection/Discipline/Removal of Appointed Officers 2(c)(3)
G. Closing
1. Adjournment
Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Koester. By an affirmative voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 5:39 pm.
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