2026-06-23 Village of Villa Park Board of Fire and Police Commission

The Village of Villa Park Board of Fire and Police Commission held a meeting on June 23, 2026, primarily focused on police department staffing and eligibility list management. The commission approved motions to remove certain candidates from the police final eligibility list per their requests and established a new lateral hiring eligibility list, placing Joe Haller as the top candidate. The Village Manager authorized hiring three new police officers to address recent resignations and anticipated retirements, aiming to reduce overtime costs. Discussions also covered the process for maintaining and updating the lateral hiring list, with an emphasis on flexibility and efficiency in candidate selection. Additionally, the commission considered potential adjustments to hiring rules and regulations to allow current part-time employees, such as community service officers, to receive preference points during the hiring process, although no immediate changes were made. No budget allocations or contract awards were discussed during this meeting.