pfcm19690410CITY OF MUSKEG0
POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION MEETING
April 10, 1969 0
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The regular monthly meeting of the Police and Fire Commission for the City of
Muskego was called to order by President William Ahrens on April 10, 1969 at
8:05 p.m. in the office of the Chief of Police.
Warren Moser, and Ervin W Kraus, Chief of Police.
Members present were Mr William Ahrens, Mr Walter Bohrer, Mr Richard Horn, Mr
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.
Chief Kraus reported that the comparative study of salary and fringe benefits
had not been completed as yet but would be completed in time for the next meet-
ing of the Commission.
Chief Kraus reported that he had a meeting with Officer Czisny who is on leave
from the department and that, as of this date, Officer Czisny is still undecided
Officer Czisny will contact the Chief as soon as possible with this information.
as to whether he will return to the department when his schooling is completed.
Chief Kraus reported that, for all practical purposes, the present eligibility
visibility of holding another examination pending an opening in the department.
list has been depleted. Chief Kraus questioned the Commission about the ad-
The members of the Commission decided to contact the Public Safety Committee
for the City of Muskego to discuss plans for the future of the police depart-
ment. The Commission will make an appointment with the Public Safety Committee
for a hearing during the month of May. At that meeting, the Commission will
Commission will prepare a presentation for the Public Safety Committee which
request additional funds for a new recruitment program. Chief Kraus and the
will include (1) the Chicago survey which was made at the request of the City
prior to the conception of the department and sets down a tentative plan for
the construction and future growth of the department, (2) a plan for upward
mobility of officers within the department, (3) a projection of population
growth and the need for police personnel in direct proportion to that growth,
(4) a sample schedule for the patrolmen and sergeants in the department showing
the number of personnel on duty on each shift, (5) an organizational chart show-
ing the responsibilities and duties of each division, (6) a comparative study of
to remain competitive in this field to attract highly qualified men to our de-
the salary and fringe benefits for officers showing the need for our department
partment, (7) the number of overtime hours worked by the department due to the
shortage of manpower, and (8) any other plans or projections hich will enable
the Public Safety Committee to get an overall view of the planning necessary
for the future of the department. Chief Kraus suggested to the Commission that
the members of the staff of the police department should be present at the next
Fire and Police Commission meeting as they would prove helpful to the Commission
in formulating their presentation to the Public Safety Committee.
There being no further business at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,,
Warren V Moser, Secretary