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The Carol Stream Fire District has recently begun a termination hearing for one of its battalion chiefs. The Daily Herald has been closely following this story, publishing an article on February 12th, 2014, detailing the opening of these proceedings.
In that article, it was revealed that Battalion Chief Joseph Gilles is facing serious allegations, including his refusal to sign a performance improvement plan (PIP) on two separate occasions. Additionally, there are claims that his peers lack confidence in him as a leader and that he has fallen asleep during meetings. According to Karl Ottosen, the attorney representing Fire Chief Richard Kolomay, the issues with Chief Gilles' performance have been ongoing since Kolomay took office in 2010. These issues include problems with hygiene, weight management, and communication.
Chief Gilles became the first witness in the hearing, confirming under questioning that an evaluation from 2007 noted he needed to improve his relationship with his peers and ensure his uniform appeared more professional. Despite claims from Gilles' legal team that his weight hadn't changed significantly since joining the department, he admitted that his weight had increased from 240 pounds at the time of hiring to 361 pounds during a recent physical examination.
An email from Chief Kolomay dated September 10th, 2012, tasked Gilles with gathering information regarding a specific paramedic call. Although Gilles provided a summary three weeks later indicating that the paramedic's performance fell short of expectations, he did not recommend contacting Central DuPage Hospital or the family of the deceased patient, contradicting earlier statements.
Further complicating matters, it was mentioned that Chief Gilles allegedly fell asleep during meetings twice in April 2013, including once during an emergency operations meeting after regional flooding. This incident was captured on video by the village's police chief, leading to Gilles being deemed unfit for duty until completing a sleep study.
The PIP presented to Gilles on July 27th highlighted three key areas of concern: inadequate management skills, failure to gain peer respect, and a lack of trust among colleagues. When given until July 29th to either sign the PIP or face formal termination charges, Gilles chose instead to arrive at work dressed in a new uniform and offering gifts like flowers and bagels to fellow employees rather than signing the document.
Following this, a letter from Kolomay offered three choices: sign the PIP, agree to separate amicably from the district, or refuse to sign and proceed with termination hearings. Since Gilles did not respond, further correspondence outlined potential termination charges alongside the possibility of a separation agreement.
Prior to the hearing, a motion was approved to discuss aspects of the August 25th, 2012, paramedic call behind closed doors due to ongoing litigation concerns. The hearing continued later that week.
A subsequent Daily Herald article from February 15th, 2014, featured Lieutenant Robert Schultz, who served as acting battalion chief during Gilles' suspension. Schultz described his experience working under Gilles over nearly four years, noting persistent issues such as poor uniform maintenance, tardiness for roll calls, and neglecting teaching responsibilities. Schultz also recounted incidents where he observed Gilles falling asleep during meetings and failing to maintain proper hygiene practices during meals.
Despite these challenges, Schultz acknowledged that Gilles excelled in procedural compliance but struggled with leadership presence and interpersonal relations. Schultz expressed his lack of trust and respect towards Gilles throughout their tenure together. He further testified about bringing concerns about the August 25th incident to both Gilles and directly to the deputy chief afterward.
This complex situation highlights the delicate balance between maintaining organizational standards and addressing individual employee behaviors within public service sectors like firefighting. As the case progresses, it remains unclear how these developments will impact the future of both Chief Gilles and the Carol Stream Fire District.
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