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City of McHenry
Board of Police Commissioners
October 1, 2014
Chairman Richard Huber called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM in the City of McHenry Aldermen’s
Conference Room. Other Commissioners in attendance: Ramon Gregorio and Michael Roberts. Others
present: Chief John Jones and recording secretary Marci Geraghty.
Public Input:
None.
Consideration of September 3, 2014 Minutes
Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Gregorio to approve the minutes from the September 3, 2014
Police Commission meeting as presented.
Voting Aye: Roberts, Gregorio, Huber
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Unfinished Business
Personnel Update:
Officer Conway graduated from PTI on September 30th and is now training with FTO Polidori on
the dayshift.
Officer Piekarski is in Step 2 of his field training.
Officer Pete Nester submitted his resignation effective November 18, 2014.
Officer Candidate Samuel Schafer was sworn-in on September 22nd and is now attending PTI.
New Eligibility List. Chief Jones reported the deadline to submit police officer application packets is
October 10th. Applications will be reviewed October 11th through November 10th. Orientation for
applicants and their families will be held on November 12th, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.
The written test is scheduled on November 15th at 9:00 AM.
SRO Program & Grant Application. Chief Jones reported the city’s application for a COPS Grant was
unsuccessful. Twenty-five agencies in Chicago and six statewide received funding. Chief Jones will
apply next year. School Resource Officer Rewiako continues to split his time between East and West
Campus.
New Business:
Commissioner Roberts received information from the IFPA about HB 5485 that if passed, would impose
minimum manning requirements for fire personnel. A discussion ensued on the possibility of the bill
expanding to police staffing. Chief Jones commented he was familiar with the bill and noted it would be
difficult for small municipalities to comply with the minimum staffing requirement. Chief Jones will
keep the board updated on the status of the proposed bill.
Bills for Approval:
The Blue Line $348
re employment ad
Stanard & Assoc., Inc. $395
re Samuel Schafer
Mr. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gregorio to approve the list of bills as presented.
Voting Aye: Gregorio, Roberts, Huber
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Gregorio made a motion, seconded by Mr. Roberts to
adjourn the meeting.
Voting Aye: Gregorio, Roberts, Huber
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM.
Next meeting of the Police Commission is November 5, 2014.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marci Geraghty, Executive Assistant