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SKOKIE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS Meeting

January 20, 2026 · Skokie, IL
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-20 (PDF, 2 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.skokie.org ↗
Confidence: 100%
High

Attendees

Willard Evans (Board Chair)
Helene Levine (Vice Chair)
Nicole Potthast (Commissioner)
Bruce Rottner (Commissioner)
Ferdinand Soco (Commissioner)
Debra Stinson (Board Secretary)
Nicholas Eschner (Fire Chief)
Jesse Barnes (Police Chief)
✓ Present: 8/8

Decisions

#1

PASSED

Agenda Items

#1

Review of December 15, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes

Minutes were reviewed and approved as written

#2

Retirement of Firefighter Brian Riordan

Fire Chief Eschner announced the retirement of Firefighter Brian Riordan after 20 years of service

#3

Resignation of Probationary Police Officer Kamil Komar

Chief Barnes announced the resignation of Probationary Police Officer Kamil Komar

#4

Retirement of Police Officer Stephany Gonzalez

Chief Barnes announced the retirement of Police Officer Stephany Gonzalez after 20 years of service

Public Comments

1 speaker
David Daika · Topic: Police Department concerns

Commented on various concerns with the Police Department, including the vacant Commander position and his interactions with the Police Deputy Chief