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City of Ottawa Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met June 10

Meeting 07

City of Ottawa Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met June 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

MEETING MODIFICATION DUE TO COVID-19 Pursuant to Governor Priztker Executive Order 2020-07 and 2020-39 which suspends the requirement of the Illinois Open Meetings Act requiring in-person attendance by members of a public body during the duration of the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation. Members of the Board and City staff were in attendance at City Hall. However, pursuant to Governor's Executive Order No. 2020-38 and CDC guidelines, no more than 10 people will be allowed in Council Chambers at any one time. This meeting was available to the public via teleconference.

Present: Ken Brown

Steve Malinsky

David Manigold

Deputy Fire Chief Brian Bressner

Captain Dave Gualandri

Chief Andy Borkowski

Chief Brent Roalson

Present via teleconference: Corporal Marc Hoster 

Patrolman Wes Pender

David Manigold called the meeting to order at 11:00 A.M.

Minutes 

Moved by Steve Malinsky to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2020 meeting as written. Ken Brown seconded. All ayes. Motion passed.

Public Comment 

None.

Request to hire police patrolman 

Moved by Steve Malinsky to release the applications of the next three applicants on the eligibility roster and authorize the Ottawa Police Department to proceed with background investigations. Ken Brown seconded. Motion carried.

Request to hire firefighters 

Moved by David Manigold to release the applications of the next two candidates on the eligibility roster and authorize the Ottawa Police Department and the Ottawa Fire Department to proceed with background investigations. Ken Brown seconded. Motion carried.

Correspondence 

None

New Business 

Chief Borkowski reported that two firefighters will complete probation at the end of June. Chief Roalson also reported that two police patrolmen will complete their probationary periods at the end of June.

Old Business 

None

Executive Session 

Ken Brown made a motion to enter executive session to discuss the employment of personnel at 11:20 A.M. Steve Malinsky seconded. Motion carried.

Present in executive session: Ken Brown, Steve Malinsky, David Manigold, Chief Roalson, Captain Gualandri.

David Manigold made a motion to return to open session at 11:45 A.M. Ken Brown seconded. Motion carried.

Request for police promotions 

Ken Brown made a motion to promote Corporal Robert Nilles to Sergeant. Steve Malinsky seconded. Motion carried.

Ken Brown made a motion to promote Patrolman Matt Devries to Corporal. Steve Malinsky seconded. Motion carried.

Adjourn 

Steve Malinsky made a motion to adjourn at 11:50 A.M.

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