Roll Call: Commissioners Judy, Meyer, Pazdernik and Taylor

Excused: Commissioner Schleihs

Also Present: Fire Chief Barnes and Police Chief Morris

Index of these Minutes:

2. People to be heard and announcements
3. Approval of Minutes - September 14, 2004
4. Confirmation of Bills
5. Donation - Police Department
6. Police Chief's Report
7. Acceptance of a 50% grant from the Department of Natural Resources for wild land firefighting equipment
8. Fire Chief's Report
9. Adjourn into executive session (approximately 5:15 p.m.) pursuant to Wis. Stats. ss. 19.85 (1)(b), (c), (e) and (f) for an update on police and fire union bargaining negotiations
10. Adjournment

2. People to be heard and announcements

None.

3. Approval of Minutes - September 14, 2004

Commissioner Taylor moved, seconded by Commissioner Pazdernik, to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2004 meeting.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

4. Confirmation of Bills

Commissioner Meyer moved, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to accept the confirmation of the September 2004 bills.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

5. Donation - Police Department

Commissioner Taylor moved, seconded by Commissioner Meyer, to approve a $100.00 donation from Maybelle Erickson.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

6. Police Chief's Report

Chief Morris reported:

• The Chief met with Gary Itzkowitz from UWSP regarding the strategic planning process. A proposal from Mr. Itzkowitz will be presented at the next commission meeting.
• The Department is applying for a grant to assist in the purchase of software relating to Incident Based Reporting. Helen Lee was commended for her work in preparing the grant.
• A short discussion was held regarding the UCR statistical report numbers for rape and sexual assault. This will be discussed in detail at the November commission meeting.
• This past weekend was homecoming at UWSP. Mayor Wescott accompanied Chief Morris for a ride-along for several hours on Friday evening.

Commissioner Taylor moved, seconded by Commissioner Pazdernik, to approve the Police Chief's report for September, 2004.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

7. Acceptance of a 50% grant from the Department of Natural Resources for wild land firefighting equipment

Commissioner Meyer moved, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to approve a grant for $1,807.70 from the Department of Natural Resources for wild land firefighting equipment.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

8. Fire Chief's Report

Chief Barnes reported:

A meeting was held last week to discuss EMS services to the citizens of Stevens Point and surrounding communities. In attendance at the meeting were Mayor Wescott, Chief Barnes, Commissioner Meyer and Comptroller Treasurer John Schlice.

Chief Barnes asked the Commission for approval to hire a consultant to study the effectiveness of our current system and to provide recommendations for improvement. The Commission supports this idea and asked Chief Barnes to bring any suggestions to the November meeting for approval by the Commission.

The Commission reviewed a grievance letter dated September 20, 2004 from President Tracy Aldrich regarding Article 24 which deals with bargaining issues. Commissioner Taylor moved, seconded by Commissioner Meyer, to deny the grievance and to support a letter being sent to President Aldrich informing the Union of the denial. Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

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

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion Carried.

9. Adjourn into EXECUTIVE SESSION (approximately 5:15 p.m.) pursuant to Wis. Stats. ss. 19.85 (1) (b), (c), (e) and (f) for an update on police and fire union bargaining negotiations.

Commissioner Taylor moved, seconded by Commissioner Pazdernik, to adjourn into executive session.

Roll call: Ayes: Commissioners Judy, Meyer, Pazdernik and Taylor
Nays: None. Motion carried.

10. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

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