(Board of) Fire and Police Commissioners Agendas &
Regular MeetingElgin, IL · August 17, 2023
Minutes
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
Second Floor Conference Room, South Tower
August 17, 2023
5:00 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Lloyd Miller
Cmmr. Bill Williamson
Cmmr. Eduardo Guerra
Ana Lalley, Police Chief
Robert Cagann, Fire Chief
Cmmr. Jodi Perkins
Absent: Cmmr. Aubree Flickema
Staff: Tim Bennett
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by Cmmr. Miller
Election of Chairperson
Liaison Bennett asked the Board for nominations for chairperson. After discussion Cmmr.
Miller was nominated and accepted the nomination for chairperson. After a vote of 6-0,
Cmmr. Miller was elected as chairperson.
Approval of the Minutes
Commr. Williamson made the motion, seconded by Commr Perkins to approve the July 20,
20, 2023 minutes. Motion carried 6-0
Discuss a new firefighter testing process
Chief Cagann discussed the desire to change the current written testing process for
firefighters. A demonstration was held with Brendon Trayner from Gilberts, AZ that
conducts the test. It if specific to firefighters and allows for public safety answers to be
weighted and test questions, video interviews can all be customized and weighted.
The cost is $50 per candidate and allows more flexibility. The Board decided to further
explore this option and ask the department to get more information to present to the Board
at a later date.
Executive Session
Adjournment
Commr. Perkins made the motion, seconded by Chief Cagann to adjourn the meeting at 6:03
p.m. Motion carried 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Bennett
Staff Liaison
Approved 1/18/24