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Village of Western Springs Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Dec. 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Present: Chair Marcia Buell; Commissioner Janet Dahl; Commissioner James Maragos; Brian Budds, Director of Law Enforcement Services; Susan Depner, Law Enforcement Services

Absent: Patrick Kenny, Director of Fire and EMS; Ingrid Velkme, Village Manager; Ellen Baer, Director of Administrative Services; Michael Jurusik, Village Attorney

Agenda Items:

1. Call to Order

Chair Buell called the meeting to order at 7:05 a.m.

2. Roll Call

Chair Marcia Buell, Commissioner Janet Dahl, and Commissioner James Maragos were present. Also present were Brian Budds, Chief of Police, and Susan Depner, Police Department Administrative Services Coordinator.

3. Approval of Minutes - October 12, 2020

MOTION: Commissioner Maragos made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2020 meeting. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion. All present were in favor and the motion was approved by voice vote.

4. Public Comment

None.

5. Recess to Closed Session: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) - Discussion of the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employee(s) of the Public Body

MOTION: Commissioner Dahl made a motion to adjourn to closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employee(s) of the public body. Commissioner Maragos seconded the motion. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote and the Commission adjourned to closed session at 7:07 a.m.

MOTION: Commissioner Maragos made a motion to adjourn the closed session. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote and the closed session adjourned at 8:02 a.m.

6. Other Business

Chief Budds announced that the Western Springs Police Department was reaccredited by CALEA for four more years.

7. Adjournment

MOTION: Commissioner Dahl made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Maragos seconded the motion. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 a.m.

https://www.wsprings.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12012020-1145