pfcm19700519CITY OF MUSKEGO
a POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION
May 19, 1970
The regular meeting of the Police and Fire Comission for the City of Muskego
was called to order by President William Ahrens at 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May
19, 1970 in the office of the Chief of Police.
Members present were Mr William Ahrens, Mr Walter Bohrer, Mr Richard Horn, Mr
Bernard Lindner, and Chief of Police, Ervin W Kraus.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.
Commission. Mr Ahrens advised the Commissioners that the President and Secretary
Mr Ahrens congratulated Mr Bohrer on his re-appointment to the Police and Fire
Ahrens expressed his thanks to the Cmissioners for all their cooperation during
of the Comission for the coming year should be elected at this meeting. Mr
the past year. Mr Ahrens suggested that the Commissioners caucus to discuss
nominations for the positions. At this time, Mr Ahrens and Chief Kraus left the
meeting. When the full comission was again present, the Commissioners reported
that Mr William Ahrens had been re-elected to the poskion of President for the
coming year. Mr Warren Moser was re-elected to the position of Secretary con-
tingent upon his acceptance of the post. If Mr Moser declines the post, Mr
Richard Horn will serve as the Secretary of the Comission. Mr Bohrer reported
that he will contact Mr Moser prior to the next meeting. Mr Ahrens suggested
pose of conducting business in the absence of the President.
that the Secretary of the Comission also serve as vice chairman for the pur-
As there had been no pressing business to discuss, no meetings were held in
wished to hold regular monthly meetings or have him cancel the meeting if he
March or April. Mr Ahrens questioned the Commissioners as to whether they
any time they had items to be discussed, a meeting would be called. The Com-
felt that there was nothing to be discussed. He assured the Comissioners that,
missioners agreed that it was not necessary to hold a meeting if there is nothing
on the agenda.
The Commissioners also agreed to continue to hold the meetings on the second
Thursday of the month. This may be re-considered at the next meeting when Mr
Moser is present.
Mr Ahrens advised the Commissioners of a correspondance which had been received
from Mr Kassulke and the reply from Chief Kraus that, at the present time, no
vacancy exists in the department. Mr Kassulke still heads the eligibility list
for the position of patrolman.
Chief Kraus asked the Commissioners to be thinking about changing the recruitment
procedure, especially in the area of the length of time needed to complete the
testing. The Chief reported that he was bringing this before the Commission on
couraged from entering the field by the length of time needed to complete the
the suggestion of an applicant who felt that college graduates would be dis-
a various phases of testing. It was noted by the Comission that the recruitment
depended upon the type of position available and that, if need be, the Commission
could hire an applicant without the benefit of a civil service exam.
Descriptions set down for all the positions in the department. The Chief
Chief Kraus asked the Couunissioners to discuss the Qualifications and Job
itions, they should approve the qualifications. Mr Lindner suggested various
felt that since the Commission is responsible for advertising for these pos-
under advisement by Chief Kraus.
changes that might be made in the qualifications. The changes will be taken
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,