Board of Fire and Police Commissioners — Skokie, IL
Date: 2026-02-17

5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077
 847-673-0500

 www.skokie.org




 SKOKIE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS

 AGENDA

 Regular Meeting
 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026

 Skokie Village Hall - 2nd Floor
 Conference Room B


i. Opening
 A. Call to Order and Roll Ca!l;
 B. Approval of Minutes of January 20, 2026, Regular Meeting

11. Public Comment (3 minutes per person)

ill. Communications

 A. Memorandum from Chief Barnes announcing the resignation of Police Officer David Mui

IV. Unfinished Business
 A. None


V. New Business
 A. Entry Level Police Officer Final Eiigibility List

VI. Executive Session
 A. Section 2, Paragraph c. 1 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act, a closed session is
 requested and to adjourn therefrom.


Vli. Closing
 A. Next regular meeting: Monday, March 16, 2026




Members of the public who wish to comment as to an item on the published agenda must submit their
statement or question in writing to Debra Stinson at debra.stinson@skokie.org, and all properly submitted
statements or questions will be presented and read during the relevant portion of the meeting. Written
comments also may be submitted by email to dtizencomments@skokie.org by mail to Village of Skokie,
Attn: Debra Stinson, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077: or via the Village's drop box located near
the public entry to Village Halt.




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 Fully Accredited Fire, Police and Public Works Departments \ State of Illinois Certified Health Department
(jovernmejn Finance- Officers Association Budget Award & Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077
 847-673-0500

 www.skokie.org




 SKOKIE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

 February 17,2026

 PRESENT:
 Board Chair Witlard Evans
 Vice Chair Helene Levine
 Commissioner Nicoie Potthast
 Commissioner Bruce Rottner
 Commissioner Ferdinand Soco



 ALSO PRESENT: Debra Stinson, Board Secretary
 Nicholas Eschner, Fire Chief
 John Oakley, Deputy Police Chief

 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Board Chair Willard Evans.

 The January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved as
 written.

 Chair Evans read the opening statement in accord with the Open Meetings Act and
 called for public comments. John Larionpsi, a resident, made a statement relative to
 crime prevention in his neighborhood and that the residents would like to see more
 police presence. Deputy Police Chief John Oakley presented his business card to
 the resident stating he would be willing to meet with him relative to his concerns.

 The Board reviewed and approved a memorandum submitted by Police Chief
 Barnes announcing the resignation of Police Officer David Mui after having served
 five years in the Department. Upon acceptance of his resignation, the Board
 thanked Officer Mui for his service and extended best wishes to him in his future
 endeavors.


 The Board reviewed and approved the Entry Level Police Officer Fina! Eligibility List
 of 66 candidates effective February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2028.

 With no further business on the agenda, at 6:12 p.m. Board Chair Willard Evans made
 a motion to move into Executive Session, seconded by Vice Chair Helene Levine. The



 Council-Manager Government

 FuHy Accredited Fire, PoHce and Public Works Departments State of Illinois Cenified Health Department
GovemmenC Finance Officers Associcidoi'i Budget. Award & Certificate of Achievement for ExceHence in Finnnaa? Reporting
 next regular Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026.

 Respectfully submitted,


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 Debra W. Stinson, Board Secretary
 Board of Fire and Police Commissioners


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