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Police & Fire Commission
July 8, 2008, 2:02 p.m.
Roll Call:
Commissioners Meyer, Nuck, Rice, Schleihs and Taylor
Also Present:
Police Chief Morris, Interim Fire Chief Zinda, Mayor Halverson, Deputy Chief Kujawa, Lisa Jakusz, Captain Dowling,
Captain Ruder, Alderperson Stroik, Peter Ostrowski
2. Adjourn into closed session
(approximately 2:00 p.m.) pursuant to Wis. Stats. Sec. 19.85 (1) (c) for an entry level firefighter/paramedic interview
Commissioner Meyer moved, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to adjourn into closed session.
Ayes: Meyer, Nuck, Rice, Schleihs, Taylor
Nays: None. Motion carried.
3. Reconvene into open session
(approximately 2:15 p.m.) for possible action on item 2.
Commissioner Meyer moved, seconded by Commissioner Rice, to reconvene into open session.
Ayes: Meyer, Nuck, Rice, Schleihs, Taylor
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Taylor moved, seconded by Commissioner Rice, to approve the hiring of Peter Ostrowski as probationary
firefighter/paramedic contingent upon the successful completion of all remaining hiring protocol and testing.
Ayes: Meyer, Nuck, Rice, Schleihs, Taylor
Nays: None. Motion carried.
4. Discussion, with possible
action, identifying a title and wording to revise the city ordinance for Jeff Morris' position
Commissioner Taylor moved, seconded by Commissioner Meyer, to request the common council to create a deputy chief
of police position within the police department. Upon creation of this position Jeff Morris shall retain the title
of Chief of Police while exploring the concept of a public safety department. The deputy chief position will remain
in effect until the study is completed or a decision is made in regard to a public safety department, but not beyond
June 1, 2009.
Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.
5. Discussion, with possible
action, settlement on overtime grievance within the Police Department
Commissioner Rice moved, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, to approve the side letter resolving the overtime grievance
as presented.
Ayes, all; nays, none. Motion carried.
6. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:12 p.m.
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