John P Abel, 1st Alternate Mayor Pro Tem | City of Pekin
John P Abel, 1st Alternate Mayor Pro Tem | City of Pekin
City of Pekin Fire and Police Commission met Aug. 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Call to Order
Approve Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Jaskiewicz to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Short, all approved.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Jaskiewicz to approve the July 24th, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Short, all approved.
3.1. Minutes from the July 24, 2025 Meeting
Public Input
Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Jaskiewicz to receive and file these reports. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Short, all approved.
5.1. FD - pre employment exam, $350.00
5.2. FD - pre employment exam, $175.00
5.3. FD - pre employment exam, $990.00
5.4. FD - new firefighter testing materials, $765.00
5.5. PD - pre employment exam, $495.00
5.6. FD - pre employment exam, $825.77
5.7. FD - pre employment exam, $825.77
Unfinished Business
New Business
7.1. FD - Probationary Reports
There are currently two firefighters in the academy and they are progressing well. There are also two in the paramedic program. One will be off of probation starting in October, with the other following next May. The department is working on a third hire for the next academy.
7.2. PD - Probationary Reports
The department is looking to hire one new officer who is currently in the background process. They are just waiting for medical test results. The department is considering a different testing approach for new hires and plan to bring that to the Commissioners at the next meeting.
7.3. FD - Promotional testing 2026
The department has set promotional testing dates for 2026. Oral interviews will be conducted with the Commissioners on March 24th, 2026 with written exams being done on March 26th, 2026. The department is looking to revise the testing process with the negotiation of a new contact next year. They discussed possible ideas with the Commissioners and will bring them further information as it becomes available.
Executive Session - Executive Session 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)
Any Other Business to Come Before the Commission
The Commissioners signed an agreement with a new attorney for the Fire and Police Commission.
Adjourn
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