Roll Call Commissioners Boylan, Fandre, Judy and Taylor.

Commissioner Meyer - excused.

Also Present Police Chief Carpenter, Fire Chief Barnes, Alderperson Jack Barr, Alderperson David Sowieja, Tracy Aldrich - SPFD

People to be heard and announcements

None.

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Fandre moved, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2001 meeting.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

Confirmation of Bills

Commissioner Boylan moved, seconded by Commissioner Fandre, to approve the confirmation of the May 2001 bills.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

Fire Chief’s Report

Fire Chief Barnes reported:

Monthly statistical reports were discussed.
Operational and capital budgets were reviewed.
The Chief briefed the Commission on the federal grant to replace 615 and firefighting turnout gear.
The Chief thanked the Commission and Mayor Wescott for funding the pain management study.
Investigating a method of administering new entry level physical ability exam.
The Chief is preparing the examination process for Deputy Fire Chief.
A bicycle paramedic program for special events is in the evaluation process.
The Ice Angel will be returning to Minnesota for an evaluation and engine oil leak repair.
The June 3rd fly-in air show was a success. An unofficial estimate of 2000 attendees.
On June 5th the Chief and Captain Dowling acted as color guard and welcoming committee for the 36th Annual Wisconsin Arson seminar at the Holiday Inn. An estimated 350 people attended.
On June 7th the Fire Department raised a flag for the Special Olympic opening ceremonies.
Executive staff will be developing a manning plan for predicted dangerous weather events.
The Department is developing a recommendation to establish a city ordinance to address fire lanes.
The Chief has applied to the Portage County Leadership Institute.
The operational budget is due to the City Treasurer’s office by July 31st. The Chief will address this subject next month.
Riverfront Rendezvous will be held from June 29th through July 1st.
Crazy Days will be July 10th and 11th.
July 27th is the Spud City Mash-ionals car show cruise.
In the months of August and September the Fire Department will participate in the filming of "Healthy Living" for St. Michael’s Hospital. Topics of discussion will include CO detectors, smoke detectors, EDITH, smoke house and sprinkler trailer.

Commissioner Boylan moved, seconded by Commissioner Fandre, to approve the Fire Chief’s report for May 2001.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion Carried.

Police Chief’s Report

Chief Carpenter reported:

Monthly statistical report was discussed.
Operational and capital budgets were reviewed.
Calls for police service were high during the month of May.
Bicycle contacts are not as high as the Chief would like to see considering the need for safety awareness. Enforcement initiative is being addressed.
The Chief distributed an updated organizational chart dated June 4th, 2001.
Sgt. Ron Carlson attended "Kids Police Baseball Card Day" on June 3rd at Miller Park in Milwaukee.
Captain Dowling recently graduated from the Portage County Leadership Institute. Records Administrator Helen Lee and Captain Linda Daubert graduated from the program previously. Lt. Kevin Ruder is scheduled to participate in the next session.
The Chief displayed the WILEAG Accreditation plaque which will be displayed in the Department.
Six of twenty-eight police officer recruitment applicants have returned the required supplemental application packet. Interviews at the Department level will be conducted during the week of July 9th by Captain Daubert, Lt. Kudronowicz and Sgt. Carlson.
The Chief updated the Commission regarding the very successful junior high school police liaison program. The Federal COPS grant expires on June 30th 2002. Under the current grant the School Board and the City cost share the required 25% hard match. When the grant expires federal funding will end, therefore if the community desires to continue the program, necessary funds will have to be budgeted. The School Board passed a motion, on a vote of 7 to 1, to cost share the program with the City Police Department, by splitting the cost for wages and fringe benefits for two officers equally during the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. The School Board’s Personnel Committee will contact Chief Carpenter in the future to discuss funding beyond June 30, 2003.

Commissioner Fandre moved, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to approve the Police Chief’s report for May 2001.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

Review, with possible action, regarding recodification of the Administrative Procedures of the Police and Fire Commission

This item is tabled until the July meeting.

Adjourn into closed session pursuant sec. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for a discussion regarding Fire Department labor contract negotiations.

Commissioner Taylor moved, seconded by Commissioner Boylan, to adjourn into closed session pursuant to sec. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats. for a discussion regarding Fire Department labor contract negotiations.

Commissioner Boylan, yes
Commissioner Fandre, yes
Commissioner Judy, yes
Commissioner Taylor, yes

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

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