Roll Call: Commissioners Judy, Meyer, Pazdernik, Schleihs and Taylor

Also Present: Police Chief Jeff Morris, Fire Chief Mark Barnes, Mayor Gary Wescott, Lt. Ed Eggleston, Alderman Jack Barr, Alderman Roger Trzebiatowski, Firefighter/Paramedic Tracy Aldrich

Index of these Minutes:

2. Adjourn into executive session (approximately 4:30 p.m.) pursuant to Wis. Stats. ss. 19.85(1)(b), (c) and (e) for the following:

a. Grievance: City's Limited Term Modified Duty policy
b. Grievance: City's requirement for original receipts
c. Update on ambulance negotiations contract

3. Reconvene into open session (approximately 5:00 p.m.) for possible action on Item Number 2(a) and 2(b)
4. People to be heard and announcements
5. Approval of minutes - April 12, 2005
6. Confirmation of Bills
7. Discussion on Police Department's work on the Portage County Crisis Intervention Program and Community Crisis Intervention Team Training
8. Police Chief's Report
9. Fire Chief's Report
10. Adjournment

2. Adjourn into executive session (approximately 4:30 p.m.) pursuant to Wis. Stats. ss. 19.85(1) (b), (c) and (e) for the following:

a. Grievance: City's Limited Term Modified Duty Policy
b. Grievance: City's requirement for original receipts
c. Update on ambulance negotiations contract

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

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

3. Reconvene into open session (approximately 5:00 p.m.) for possible action on Item Numbers 2(a) and 2(b).

Commissioner Schleihs moved, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to reconvene into open session.

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

Commissioner Meyer moved, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to accept the grievance on the condition that the Union comply with earlier letters sent by Lisa Jakusz dated March 4, 2005 and April 26, 2005 to actively negotiate the light duty policy and begin within next 30 days.

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

Commissioner Pazdernik moved, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, that original receipts are required for reimbursement for clothing allowance which is consistent with the City's reimbursement policy. Therefore, the grievance is denied.

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

4. People to be heard and announcements

None.

5. Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Schleihs moved, seconded by Commissioner Pazdernik, to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2005 meeting.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

6. Confirmation of Bills

Commissioner Taylor moved, seconded by Commissioner Schleihs, to accept the confirmation of the April 2005 bills.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

7. Discussion on Police Department's work on the Portage County Crisis Intervention Program and Community Crisis Intervention Team Training

Lt. Ed Eggleston attended Wisconsin's first Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training at Fox Valley Technical College in October of 2004. Since that time he has worked with Health and Human Services to implement a Memorandum of Understanding that includes the Stevens Point Police Department, Plover Police Department and Portage County Crisis Intervention Program. The Mission of the Program is to provide and coordinate mental health emergency services for persons found to be in need of services regardless of age, sex, race, sexual preference, religious preference or ethnic identity.

The next phase in the development process at the Police Department involves creating a policy and implementing training of shift supervisors. The goal is to eventually train all officers on the Police Department.

8. Police Chief's Report

Chief Morris reported:

• April's statistical reports were reviewed.
• Operational and capital budget recaps were reviewed.
• Approximately 17,000 Stevens Point Police Department Community Surveys were mailed to community businesses and residences. To date, approximately 1,500 completed surveys have been returned. The Chief will distribute a copy of the written report to the commission when the results become available. Dr. Itzkowitz will also make a Power Point presentation summarizing the results at either the June or July commission meeting.

The Chief distributed the minutes from the Portage County Justice System Needs Assessment Study & Plan from May 3, 2005.
Police officer applicant interviews are scheduled for May 15, 18 and 19, 2005. Twenty-one applicants were offered interviews on these dates. The interview team consists of Captain McCulley, Lt. Kudronowicz and Sgt. Carlson.

On June 3, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room B there will be cake and coffee in celebration of Captain Linda McCulley's last day of employment at the Police Department.

The Chief discussed a time line for the Captain's promotion. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on May 16, 2005.

Commissioner Taylor moved, seconded by Commissioner Schleihs, to approve the Police Chief's report for April, 2005.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

9. Fire Chief's Report

Chief Barnes reported:

• April's statistical reports were reviewed.
• Operational and capital budget recaps were reviewed.
• Probationary Firefighter/EMT-P Justin Thompson began his orientation on
• April 25th. A welcoming open house will be scheduled in the near future.
• A Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) hands-on training session, conducted by DNR personnel, was attended by B platoon. An abbreviated drill session was held for C platoon.

Deputy Chief Kujawa presented fire prevention inspection training regarding hood systems in restaurants and grills.
Various captain-led drills were conducted. Included were SCBA (A platoon), high angle rescue and rescue boat drills (C platoon).

Commissioner Taylor moved, seconded by Commissioner Schleihs, to approve the Fire Chief's report for April 2005.

Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.

10. Adjournment

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