Roll Call Commissioners Judy, Meyer and Schleihs

Excused: Commissioners Pazdernik and Taylor

Also Present Fire Chief Barnes, Captain Linda McCulley, Alderperson Jack Barr, Alderperson Sowieja, Alderperson Sevenich

Index of these Minutes:

2. People to be heard and announcements
3. Approval of Minutes - June 15, 2004
4. Confirmation of Bills
5. Update on comprehensive planning
6. Donation - Police Department
7. Discussion, with possible action, regarding a request to approve out-of-state travel for Sgt. Tony Babl to attend an M.O.C.I.C. (Mid-states Organized Crime Information Center) conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
8. Discussion, with possible action, regarding a request to approve out-of-state travel for Sgt. Mike Retzki to attend training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia
9. Discussion, with possible action, police officer recruitment process, specifically the recruitment brochure
10. Discussion, with possible action, Directive 300.2, Limited Term Modified Duty and Letter of Agreement
11. Police Chief's report
12. Discussion, with possible action, on Fire Chief's recommended promotion of Mark Schoeberle to Lead Paramedic
13. Fire Chief's report
14. Adjournment

2. People to be heard and announcements

None.

3. Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Meyer moved, seconded by Commissioner Schleihs, to approve the minutes of the June 15, 2004 meeting.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

4. Confirmation of Bills

Commissioner Meyer moved, seconded by Commissioner Schleihs, to approve the confirmation of the June 2004 bills.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

5. Update on Comprehensive Planning

A short discussion was held regarding the City Comprehensive Plan. This is a state mandated plan that the city must comply with in order to receive funding from the State of Wisconsin.

The Mayor has asked for input from city departments to help implement this plan. The Police Department submitted their plan to the Commission for review.

The next meeting is scheduled for August 2nd.

6. Donation - Police Department

Commissioner Meyer moved, seconded by Commissioner Schleihs, to approve the donation of $100.00 to the Safety Cadet Program from the Noon Lions.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

There was a discussion regarding possibly eliminating out of town trips for Safety Cadets and/or using tax dollars to fund some of the cadet budget. The Chief will be addressing these issues with the School District Administrators.

7. Discussion, with possible action, regarding a request to approve out-of-state travel for Sgt. Tony Babl to attend an M.O.C.I.C conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Commissioner Meyer moved, seconded by Commissioner Schleihs, to approve out of state travel for Sgt. Babl to attend the MOCIC conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota from September 14 - 16, 2004.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

8. Discussion, with possible action, regarding a request to approve out-of-state travel for Sgt. Mike Retzki to attend training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia

Commissioner Schleihs moved, seconded by Commissioner Meyer, to approve out of state travel for Sgt. Mike Retzki to attend training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia in the fall of 2004.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

9. Discussion, with possible action, police officer recruitment process, specifically the recruitment brochure.

The Police Department would like to start another recruitment process in the fall of 2004. Captain McCulley requested that the commissioners review the recruitment brochure and contact Chief Morris within the next several weeks with any changes, corrections or additions to the brochure.

10. Discussion, with possible action, Directive 300.2, Limited Term Modified Duty and Letter of Agreement

Commissioner Meyer moved, seconded by Commissioner Schleihs, to approve Directive 300.2, Limited Term Modified Duty, as presented.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

11. Police Chief's Report

In Chief Morris' absence Captain McCulley reported:

• June's statistical reports were reviewed.
• Operational and capital budget recaps were reviewed.
• Captain McCulley briefed the commission on the proposed entertainment district policy in the downtown square area.
• The updated Police Department organizational chart was distributed.
• Captain McCulley distributed a proposed "draft" regarding the sergeant promotional process. Commissioner Judy requested that the Chief bring the recommended candidate to the Commission to be interviewed prior to the Commission approving the promotion.
• A copy of the proposed 2005 budget was distributed. As directed, the operational budget included a 3% reduction which would be accomplished through controlling overtime, eliminating two junior high PSL positions and the possibility of reducing police services.

Commissioner Schleihs moved, seconded by Commissioner Meyer, to approve the Police Chief's report for June, 2004.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

12. Discussion, with possible action, on Fire Chief's recommended promotion of Mark Schoeberle to Lead Paramedic

Commissioner Meyer moved, seconded by Commissioner Schleihs, to approve the promotion to Mark Schoeberle to Lead Paramedic. The Commission looks forward to meeting Firefighter/Paramedic Schoeberle at the August 10th commission meeting.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

13. Fire Chief's Report

Chief Barnes reported:

• Monthly statistical reports were reviewed. The operations, EMS and training reports have a new format.
• Operational and capital budgets were reviewed.
• The Chief briefed the Commission on the active duty military status of Fire Department Personnel.
• One member of the Fire Department currently remains off duty due to an injury.
• Chief Barnes received the resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Aspnes which is effective August 7th 2004.
• The Department is having great success with UWSP's team of computer system evaluators. A new server and switch are on order. The Department is already experiencing improved communication speed between the hospital, Station 2 and Station 1.
• The Chief asked for comments regarding the EMS report that the Department submitted to the Comptroller's office. This will be discussed at a later time.

Commissioner Schleihs moved, seconded by Commissioner Meyer, to approve the Fire Chief's report for June, 2004.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion Carried.

14. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

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