East Central Reporter

City of Olney Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met July 29.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

AGENDA #1 “CALL TO ORDER” The special meeting of the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Julie Hearring in the Council Chambers at the Olney City Hall.

AGENDA #2 “ROLL CALL” The following members were present: Carol Potter, Larry Knowlton, and Julie Hearring. Also present was Secretary Kelsie Sterchi.

AGENDA #3 “APPROVE MINUTES FROM MARCH 12 & JULY 7, 2025” Mrs. Potter moved to approve minutes from March 12 and July 7, 2025, seconded by Mr. Knowlton. A unanimous voice vote was received. The motion carried.

AGENDA #4 “CLOSED SESSION: APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES” Mrs. Potter moved to enter into closed session to discuss the appointment or employment of specific employees, seconded by Mr. Knowlton. A unanimous voice vote was received. The motion carried and all in attendance entered into closed session at 1:01 p.m.

AGENDA #5 “RECONVENE OPEN SESSION” Mr. Knowlton moved to enter back into open session, seconded by Mrs. Potter. A unanimous voice vote was received. The motion carried. Open session resumed at 1:06 p.m.

AGENDA #6 “APPROVE MINUTES OF CLOSED SESSIONS ON MARCH 12 & JULY 7, 2025” Mrs. Potter moved to approve the closed session minutes from March 12 and July 7, 2025, seconded by Mr. Knowlton. A unanimous voice vote was received. The motion carried.

AGENDA #7 “DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION: HIRE OF PATROL OFFICER” Mr. Knowlton moved to offer a position of Patrol Officer to entry-level applicant Brandt Bowersock, seconded by Mrs. Potter. A unanimous voice vote was received. The motion carried.

AGENDA #8 “RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZE THE DESTRUCTIO OF CLOSED SESSION AUDIO” The Board members were presented with a resolution that would authorize the destruction of audio recordings of closed session meetings. The Board wished to take action on this item and Agenda #9 at the same time.

Mrs. Potter moved to approve BFPC-2025-R-01 and BFPC-2025-R-02, seconded by Mr. Knowlton. A unanimous voice vote was received. The motion carried.

AGENDA #9 “RESOLUTION: DO NOT AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES” The Board members were presented with a resolution to not release closed session minutes as confidentiality still exists to protect public interest and/or the privacy of an individual. Action on this item was taken under Agenda #8.

AGENDA #10 “PUBLIC COMMENTS & PRESENTATIONS” No one from the public was present.

AGENDA #11 “ADJOURN” Mr. Knowlton moved to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Potter. A unanimous voice vote was received. The meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

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