Island Lake Agenda for tonight's meeting

The Village of Island Lake has posted the agenda for tonight's meeting on its website. The only item listed is "Personnel" and it is expected that the sudden suspension of Police Chief Anthony Sciarrone will be the hot topic for tonight.

The agenda carries an "interesting" cautionary notice regarding the public comment period:

"The public is invited to make an issue oriented statement on any matter of public concern. This part of the meeting is reserved for comments and is not an open question and answer period but a time for members of the public to make statements. The public comment may be no longer than 5 minutes in duration. Interrogation of village staff, the Mayor, Trustees or consultants will not be allowed during this time. Personal comments or attacks, impertinent, slanderous or profane remarks which are disruptive or impede the orderly conduct of the meeting to village staff, elected officials or consultants is prohibited."

So, when can the staff, Mayor, Trustees or consultants be interrogated?

Is a personal comment or attack, impertinent, slanderous or profane remark that is not disruptive or does not impede the orderly conduct of the meeting allowed during the public comment period?

Heh-heh...