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The Carol Stream Fire District has recently initiated a termination hearing for one of its battalion chiefs, Joseph Gilles. This ongoing issue has been closely followed by The Daily Herald, which published an article on February 12th, 2014, detailing the opening of these proceedings.
According to Karl Ottosen, the attorney representing Fire Chief Richard Kolomay, the allegations against Gilles are quite straightforward. These include his refusal to sign a performance improvement plan (PIP) twice, issues with his hygiene and weight, as well as concerns over his ability to manage and lead effectively. Ottosen emphasized that Chief Kolomay has consistently addressed Gilles' performance deficiencies since becoming chief in 2010, yet the lack of trust from his peers in his leadership abilities remains unresolved.
The termination hearing commenced last Wednesday, with Chief Kolomay accusing Gilles of a serious breach of conduct for refusing to sign the PIP. During the hearing, Aldo Botti, Gilles' attorney, highlighted that for nearly 18 years, Gilles had served the fire district admirably. However, the current situation appears to have taken a turn since August 25th, 2012.
Gilles was the first to testify, confirming under questioning that an evaluation from 2007 noted he needed to work harder to gain the respect of his peers and that his uniform was often not up to standard. Despite claims by Gilles' legal team that his weight hadn't significantly changed since joining the department, Gilles admitted that his weight had increased from 240 pounds at the time of his hiring in 1995 to 361 pounds during a recent physical.
An email from Kolomay dated September 10th, 2012, tasked Gilles with gathering information regarding a paramedic call. Three weeks later, Gilles submitted a summary suggesting the paramedic's performance was subpar, recommending disciplinary action against certain personnel. However, it emerged that Gilles failed to follow up with crucial parties such as the hospital or the deceased's family, contradicting earlier statements.
Ottosen further disclosed that Gilles had fallen asleep during two significant meetings in April 2013, one of which was during an emergency operation session following local flooding. This behavior led to him being deemed "unfit for duty" and required to undergo a sleep study.
The PIP presented to Gilles in July outlined three primary concerns: inadequate management skills, lack of peer respect, and mistrust among colleagues. It was made clear that if Gilles didn't sign and return the document by July 29th, formal termination proceedings would begin. Although Gilles showed up with a fresh uniform and gifts for the staff, he still refused to sign the PIP.
Subsequent correspondence from Kolomay offered three choices: accept the PIP, resign voluntarily, or refuse and face termination. When Gilles didn't respond, Kolomay outlined potential termination charges via email on August 19th. Prior to the hearing, a motion was approved to discuss aspects of the August 25th, 2012, incident in private due to pending litigation. The hearing is scheduled to continue later.
In another article dated February 15th, 2014, Robert Schultz, a lieutenant currently serving as acting battalion chief, provided further testimony. Schultz, who worked under Gilles for nearly four years, described the challenges he faced working alongside him. He noted that despite witnessing numerous issues, he refrained from reporting them out of professional courtesy. Schultz mentioned Gilles' poor uniform maintenance, tardiness, and unprofessional conduct during meals. He even recalled instances where Gilles fell asleep during critical meetings, including one occasion when Schultz had to leave the room mid-presentation.
Schultz's testimony also touched upon the August 25th incident, expressing dissatisfaction with the response standards. While Gilles was tasked with investigating, Schultz felt the outcome was insufficient and took matters into his own hands by reaching out directly to the deputy chief. Furthermore, Gilles testified that he had suggested reporting the paramedic's negligence to Central DuPage Hospital, yet believes the matter was never escalated.
This case continues to unfold, with both sides presenting compelling arguments. The next phase of the hearing is eagerly awaited as more details emerge.