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Village of Rockton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met June 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Village of Rockton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, pursuant to notice, conducted its' Regular Monthly Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the main conference room of the Rockton Municipal Center.

CALL TO ORDER. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE

Chairman Stewart called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m and roll was called immediately thereafter. Each Commissioner was present.

MINUTES

The Commissioners reviewed and discussed the Minutes of the May 12,2020 Regular Monthly Commission Meeting. Commissioner Gardner moved to approve the Minutes as prepared and distributed. Commissioner Hoey seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous roll call vote.

COMMUNICATIONS

None.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION

None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

The application and examination process for the second (lateral hire) eligibility list was discussed. Chief Dickson and the Commissioners clarified that the application period for the testing cycle will have a specific deadline. The process will be repeated as necessary without the need for specific re-authorization by the Commission.

Commissioner Gardner discussed oral interviews. He mentioned the need to customize our oral interview questions to reflect that our Candidates for this particular testing are already certified and have some law enforcement experience.

Chairman Stewart initiated a discussion regarding medical examinations and physical agility examinations for Candidates testing for the second eligibility list. The consensus of opinion was to require our standard medical exam but to dispense with a physical agility examination. Attorney Kostantacos was directed to adjust the proposed Candidate Consent and Release accordingly. Chief Dickson indicated that he would ask Deputy Chief Hollinger to coordinate efforts with Attorney Kostantacos on the content of the proposed application form.

NEW BUSINESS

None

ATTORNEY REPORT

None

PAYMENT OF BILLS

Attorney Kostantacos presented his invoice for services for the month of May 2020 which totaled $625.00. Chairman Stewart moved to approve payment of the invoice. Commissioner Hoey seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous roll call vote.

CLOSED SESSION

None.

R MISSION BUSINES

None

ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Hoey moved to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Stewart seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 6:52 p.m.

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