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Regular Meeting
January 6, 2010
A Regular Meeting of the City of McHenry Police Commission was called to order by Chairman Haley on
January 6, 2010 at 4:06 p.m. in the McHenry Municipal Center Aldermen’s Conference Room. In
attendance were Police Commissioners Ramon Gregorio and Sean Haley. Absent: Commissioner Michael
Roberts. Also in attendance were Police Chief Brogan, Deputy Chief Pechous (arrived at 4:09 p.m.),
Deputy Chief Jones, and Deputy City Clerk Kunzer.
Consideration of Minutes of 11/4/09 Meeting
Motion by Gregorio, seconded by Haley, to approve the minutes of the Police Commission Meeting of
11/4/09 as presented.
Voting Aye: Gregorio, Haley.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Roberts.
Motion carried.
Review Promotion List Process and Outcome
Chairman Haley stated the officer promotion process went very well as far as he could determine. The
outcome was good and it was a great process. He would recommend no changes for the next time the
Commission goes through the promotion process. Commissioner Gregorio concurred with Chairman
Haley.
In response to Chairman Haley’s inquiry, Deputy Chief Jones stated the feedback from promotion
candidates was very positive. The officers stated the process was conducted in an extremely fair
manner. The interview process went very well.
Chairman Haley noted he discerned a good level of commitment on the part of the officers. All appear to
be in line with management’s style of operating the department. He acknowledged the officers provided
great positive feedback regarding the management team.
Chief Brogan and the Deputy Chiefs stated it was good to hear positive comments from the officers
regarding the operation of the department.
Update on New Officers
Chief Brogan announced Officer Kristopher Rigan submitted his resignation effective immediately on
January 4, 2010. He provided Chairman Haley with a copy of the resignation. Officer Rigan cited personal
reasons for his resignation.
Some discussion followed regarding procedures to implement in the future to prevent officers from
becoming a potential “short term” City employee. Deputy Chief Pechous suggested when an officer is
hired he/she be required to send written notification to all other departments to which they may have
also made application, advising that they are now employed and wished to no longer be considered for
employment.
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It was noted the next candidate on the list is Robert Klasek who will undergo polygraph and psych exams
as well as a background check. If successful, he would be slated for PTI in Champaign to begin either
February 14, 2010 or March 29, 2010.
In response to Chairman Haley’s inquiry, Deputy Chief Jones stated both Officer Ryan Gregorio and
Officer Jaime Mecher have graduated from the Academy and are currently out on the street with their
Field Training Officers. Both are doing well. Officer Gregorio will be on his own on April 1st and Officer
Mecher will be on her own on April 2nd. Officer Beaudoin is still at the Academy and graduates on
January 14, 2010.
Commissioner Gregorio expressed a desire to attend Officer Beaudoin’s graduation and will accompany
Chief Brogan and Deputy Chief Jones to attend the event.
Establish 2010 Meeting Schedule
It was the consensus to approve the Police Commission 2010 Meeting schedule as follows:
Wednesday January 6, 2010 4 p.m. Aldermen’s Conference Rm
Wednesday February 3, 2010 4 p.m. Aldermen’s Conference Rm
Wednesday March 3, 2010 4 p.m. Aldermen’s Conference Rm
Wednesday April 7, 2010 4 p.m. Aldermen’s Conference Rm
Wednesday May 5, 2010 4 p.m. Aldermen’s Conference Rm
Wednesday June 2, 2010 4 p.m. Aldermen’s Conference Rm
Wednesday July 7, 2010 4 p.m. Aldermen’s Conference Rm
Wednesday August 4, 2010 4 p.m. Aldermen’s Conference Rm
Wednesday September 1, 2010 4 p.m. Aldermen’s Conference Rm
Wednesday October 6, 2010 4 p.m. Aldermen’s Conference Rm
Wednesday November 3, 2010 4 p.m. Aldermen’s Conference Rm
Wednesday December 1, 2010 4 p.m. Aldermen’s Conference Rm
The annual meeting schedule will be posted on the Municipal Center Bulletin Board. In the event a
meeting is canceled, notice of the cancelation will be posted on the Board.
Other Business
Deputy Chief Jones announced there may be a sergeant retiring in May or June. If that happens, due to
budget constraints, it is not clear at this time whether the position would be filled.
Chairman Haley inquired if it would be appropriate for the Commission to encourage administration in
filling the vacancy, i.e. promotion of an officer from the new promotion list. Some discussion occurred as
to the pros and cons of the Commission offering its opinion regarding filling the vacancy created by a
retiring sergeant. It was the consensus of the Commission to discuss the issue further prior to making a
recommendation to administration regarding this issue.
Adjournment
Motion by Gregorio, seconded by Haley, to adjourn at 4:32 p.m.
Voting Aye: Gregorio, Haley.
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Roberts.
Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathleen M Kunzer, Deputy City Clerk