City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Dec. 9
Here are the minutes provided by the commissioners:
Type of Meeting (Regular/Special/Emergency)
Presiding Officer: Chairman McCracken Secretary: Commissioner Cunningham
Meeting called to order by Chairman McCracken at 5:00PM
Members Present: McCracken, Cunningham, Harris, Hughes, Williams
Members Absent: Commissioner _ (Excused)
Also, Present (Chiefs, Officials, etc.): Mckee, Fillback, Berkbigler, Tucker
Additional Attendees: Detective Conor Hoyland
Quorum Present: Yes No
Approval of Previous Minutes
Motion by: Commissioner Hughes, Second by: Commissioner Harris
Approved Approved with corrections Deferred
Public Comment
No public comment
Board Report
No Report
Police Department Report – Time: 5:04PM
Motion to enter closed session by: Commissioner Cunningham to review the results of background investigation for Probationary Patrol Officer candidates Ryan Cross and Chloe Whited presented by Detective Conor Hoyland, Chief Fillback and HR Director Amanda Tucker.
Second by: Commissioner Williams
Vote Outcome: Approved Denied Tabled
Motion to return to open session by: Commissioner Harris, Second by: Commissioner Williams
Vote Outcome: X Approved ☐ Denied ☐Tabled
Motion by: Commissioner Harris to hire Ryan Cross as a Full-time Probationary Patrol Officer.
Second by: Commissioner Hughes
Vote Outcome: Approved Denied Tabled
Candidate Ryan Cross accepted the job offer for Probationary Patrol Officer.
Motion by: Commissioner Hughes to hire Chloe Whited as a Full-time Probationary Patrol Officer.
Second by: Commissioner Harris
Vote Outcome: Approved DeniedTabled
Candidate Chloe Whited accepted the job offer for Probationary Patrol Officer.
Announcements:
2026 Meeting Calendar: 1/6/26, 2/3/26, 3/3/26, 4/7/26, 5/5/26, 6/2/26,7/7/26.8/4/26, 9/1/26, 10/6/26, 11/3/26, 12/1/26
Next Meeting Date/Time: January 6, 2026 – 5:00PM – Governor Ford Room
Motion to adjourn made by: Commissioner Cunningham, Seconded by: Commissioner Williams
Adjournment Time: 5:40PM
https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12092025-3925
