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The city of Champaign Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Oct. 13 to recommend promotions.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:

"The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners conducts and approves the recruitment process for interviewing, testing, appointments, and promotion of all commissioned personnel below the rank of Deputy Chief in the Fire and Police departments. It is also responsible for conducting hearings and rendering decisions on disciplinary matters for both departments as provided for in the collective bargaining agreement."

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHAMPAIGN BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS October 3, 2016 Champaign City Council Chambers 102 North Neil Street Champaign, Illinois

Members Present: Members Absent: Anthony Bruno, Chair Lekevie Johnson, Vice Chair Kim Nystrom, Secretary

Staff Present: Anthony Cobb, Police Chief David Ferber, Deputy Fire Chief Amanda Farthing, Assistant HR Director Karen Hampton, HR Specialist Lisa Benker, Recording Secretary

Call to Order

Chair Bruno called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m., and he noted that a quorum was present.

Approval of Minutes

Chair Bruno asked if there were any additions or corrections to the regular meeting minutes from August 22, 2016. Hearing none, the minutes were approved.

Correspondence

There was no correspondence for the Board to review.

Old Business

The item of Election of Officers was delayed at the last meeting as Vice Chair Johnson was absent. Chair Bruno will continue to postpone this item until all Commissioners are present.

New Business

The Board reviewed the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. There was no discussion. Secretary Nystrom made a motion to approve the Annual Report, and Chair Bruno seconded. The motion passed 2-0.

Fire Chief Gary Ludwig submitted a memorandum to the Board dated September 13, 2016, regarding the 2017 Fire Lieutenant Promotional Process (weights and components). The Board reviewed the memo. Secretary Nystrom motioned to approve the 2017 Lieutenant Promotional Process, and Chair Bruno seconded. There was no discussion. The motion passed 2-0.

The Board reviewed a September 16, 2016, memorandum from Jason Hood, Human Resources Director, regarding the Firefighter Eligibility List Process: Written ExamMinimum Score. Secretary Nystrom made a motion to approve the Firefighter Eligibility List Process: Written Exam

Minimum Score, and Chair Bruno seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed 2-0.

Recommendations for Hire, Promotion, Removal, and for Class A or B Commissions

The Board reviewed a memorandum from Fire Chief Gary Ludwig dated September 15, 2016, requesting the removal of four candidates from the 2015-2017 Firefighter Eligibility List: Jedidiah Mackey, Jared Rickords, Brent Mason, and Ryan Seggebruch. Secretary Nystrom made a motion to

remove the candidates from the eligibility list, and Chair Bruno seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed 2-0.

The Board reviewed a September 8, 2016, memorandum from Fire Chief Gary Ludwig recommending that Engineer Michael Bayless be promoted to Lieutenant and Firefighter Matthew Boulos be promoted to Engineer. Secretary Nystrom made a motion to approve the promotions, and Chair Bruno seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed 2-0. The

promotions will be effective at 0700 hours on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, and each will be issued a Class A commission.

Police Chief Anthony Cobb submitted a request dated September 19, 2016, for the Board to approve the promotions of Police Officer Brandon Thomas to Sergeant and Sergeant Bruce Ramseyer to Lieutenant. Chair Bruno made a motion to approve the promotions, and Secretary Nystrom seconded. There was no discussion. The motion passed 2-0. The promotions will be effective on October 4, 2016, and each will be issued a Class A commission.

Police Chief Anthony Cobb submitted a memorandum dated October 3, 2016, recommending that

Kevin Pesavento be hired as a Probationary Police Officer. Chair Bruno made a motion to approve the hire, and Secretary Nystrom seconded. There was no discussion. The motion passed 2-0.

Agenda Preparation

The next regularly scheduled meeting for the Board will be October 24, 2016.

Audience Participation

No one from the audience spoke before the Board.

Adjour mment

With no further business for the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:21 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ä ?? Kim 44 Lisa Benker, Recording Secretary