pfcm19690814CITY OF MUSKEGO
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
August 14, 1969
The August meeting of the Fire and Police Comission for the City of Muskego
was called to order by President William Ahrens at 8:05 p.m. on Thursday,
August 14, 1969 in the office of the Chief of Police.
Members present were Mr William Ahrens, Mr Richard Horn, Mr Bernard Lindner,
Mr Warren Moser, and Chief of Police Ervin W Kraus.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.
Mr Ahrens read the Resolution passed by the Common Council authorizing the title
change for two positions from sergeant to lieutenant. Mr Lindner reported that,
after a conversation with the Mayor, he believed that the Resolution was not
meant as a title change but as an addition of two positions. Mr Ahrens re-
quested that Mr Lindner check further with the Mayor and give the Comission
Lindner agreed to do so.
the correct interpretation of the Resolution at the next regular meeting. Mr
Comission. The Commission suggested to Chief Kraus that, after the initial
Chief Kraus presented the specifications for the position of lieutenant to the
promotions are made, the specifications be changed to provide that the heads
of certain divisions to be named would hold the rank of lieutenant. Mr Richard
Horn moved that the specifications as presented to the Commission for the pos-
passed unanimously.
ition of lieutenant be approved. Mr Moser seconded the motion. The motion was
Mr Lindner moved that the Chief announce that the Commission will be holding a
accept applications from members of the department. Mr Horn seconded the motion.
closed promotional for the position of lieutenant, post the specifications, and
Motion passed unanimously.
Chief Kraus reported that the Common Council had approved $1,000 for a recruit-
ment program. The program should be scheduled for completion by December 15,
vertising for the positions. Mr Moser moved that Mr Ahrens contact the State
1969; therefore, it will be necessary to make immediate arrangements for ad-
Bureau of Personnel and set up a meeting at the earliest possible date to
discuss details for the patrolmen's examination. Mr Horn seconded the motion.
were picked as first and second choices for a meeting date.
The motion was passed unanimously. Thursday, August 28, and Tuesday, August 19,
Chief Kraus asked the members of the Commission how they wished to handle the
will remain in the Chief's possession, Copies will be distributed to the Com-
resumes submitted by the three sergeants. It was decided that the originals
missioners approximately one week prior to the next meeting. The copies will
be returned to the Chief at the meeting and will be destroyed. Chief Kraus
requested that the Comissioners not discuss the resumes with anyone as they
are personal. If the meeting with the State Bureau of Personnel is held on
August 28, 1969, the Commissioners will meet at 7:OO p.m. instead of 8:OO p.m.
in order to allow time to discuss the resumes.
A correspondance from Mr William Kassulke was read advising the Commission
of his tentative plans to return to the States on or about November 1, 1969
and his desire to participate in any further examinations necessary for his
remaining on the eligibility list at that time.
Mr Ahrens advised the Comission of the remarks that he intends to make at
August 17, 1969 congratulating the fire department on behalf of the Fire
the dedication of the new Muskego Fire Department sub station on Sunday,
and Police Comission.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, &zM4” d
Warren V Moser
Secretary