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Excerpts from the Daily Herald:
Carpentersville's Fire Department Chief John Skillman has announced his retirement this spring. Hailing from Carpentersville himself, Chief Skillman has dedicated nearly three decades to the fire department, climbing the ranks from deputy fire chief, battalion chief, to lieutenant. His appointment as chief came about a year ago, succeeding former Public Safety Director Al Popp.
An extensive external search is underway to find a suitable replacement for Chief Skillman, who will mark the third leadership change since long-serving Chief John Schuldt retired back in 2013. Alongside this transition, there have been recent developments involving the removal of Deputy Chief Kevin Rynders, whose position has been "civilianized" for the time being. Details surrounding Rynders' departure remain undisclosed, and officials have refrained from making further comments.
Moving forward, once a new chief is appointed, the village intends to collaborate closely with them to reassess the department's organizational structure, particularly focusing on the future of the deputy chief role. Kathy Lamkin, interim director of human resources, mentioned that the village board is keen on cutting down overtime expenses within the department.
To assist in selecting the next chief, GovHR USA, a professional recruitment and human resources consultancy, will evaluate candidates against criteria set by the village. They aim to present around 10 to 15 finalists to officials. The incoming chief's salary will vary between $125,000 and $155,000, contingent upon their experience.
Village Manager Mark Rooney emphasized the importance of hiring a capable leader with significant experience to align with the village board's strategic goals. Ideally, this person should foster a harmonious environment between the village and the International Association of Firefighters Local 4790. Rooney expressed the desire for a transformative leader who could mend past tensions and move forward positively.
Union President Rick Nieves noted that relations between firefighters and Skillman, along with Rynders, have generally been cooperative, albeit with occasional disagreements. However, the relationship between the village and the fire union remains challenging, often placing the fire chief in a difficult position.
Chicago Tribune Report:
Firefighters from the Carpentersville International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4790 are protesting the planned layoffs of two full-time firefighters scheduled to take effect on April 22. Union President Lt. Rick Nieves highlighted in a statement that the union had just initiated contract discussions when informed about the layoffs.
Nieves expressed disappointment over the news, pointing out that the union had cooperated by proposing flexible scheduling to mitigate overtime costs. Despite these efforts, the village opted not to utilize these measures effectively. The union argued that it does not control the overtime budgets, which were predetermined.
Village Manager Mark Rooney, who was unaware of the union's press release, chose not to comment. Nieves recalled that in 2014, an agreement was reached introducing swing shifts to adjust for staff shortages during vacations. This arrangement was supposed to prevent layoffs throughout the current contract period, which ends in 2016. Consequently, the union withdrew its earlier grievance regarding layoffs.
However, this marks the second time firefighters have made concessions to address financial concerns. Nieves argued that the burden should not fall solely on the firefighters, as other village employees have retained their positions and received raises. He criticized the delay in replacing retiring or injured firefighters, which has stretched the existing overtime budget.
A recent consolidation study commissioned by the village suggested the need for more personnel, recommending four firefighters per station. Nieves urged collaboration to implement these recommendations, questioning the necessity of laying off firefighters amidst recent leadership changes. The firefighters, many of whom are local residents, hope for a resolution that balances both financial prudence and community needs.