pfcm19791113POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MUSKEGO
November 13, 1979
The Police and Fire Commission of the City of Muskego held their
quarterly meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 1979, in the conference room
of the Muskego Police Department. The meeting was called to order at
8:22PM by President Horn. Present were President Horn, Secretary Swarthout,
Mr. Bohrer, Mr. Moser, and Chief Scholz. Mr. Lindner was absent.
OLD BUSINESS: Chief Scholz reported that the 1980 budget includes a new
Sergeant's position. If the budget is approved as submitted, this sergeant
will be appointed on January 7, 1980. His replacement officer will be hired
from the eligibility list on that same date.
Chief Scholz reported on the status of the present eligibility list:
Candidate #1 was hired on August 27, 1979 and finished Recruit
School in October. He was awarded the Scholastic Trophy for
graduating from the Recruit School with the highest scholastic
standing.
Candidate i12 was no longer interested in the position.
Candidate C3 was hired on August 27, 1979 and finished Recruit
School in October.
Candidates 114 and 115 were eliminated due to unfavorable background
investigations.
Candidate #6 will be hired as the replacement officer on January 7.
He is presently an officer with the West Milwaukee Police Department.
He has been contacted and will accept the position with our depart-
ment.
Three candidates remain on the eligibility list.
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The 1979 Budget is in difficulty in some areas, Chief Scholz reported.
Transfers from some police accounts and the contingency fund will be nec-
essary to cover deficits caused by unexpected large expenditures. One of
these areas includes radio maintenance. Other City departments, including
the fire departments, did not include this item in their budgets so any
monies expended to cover these expenditures for radio maintenance, are de-
ducted from the police account.
Chief Scholz reported that two important projects were cut from the
1980 budget by the Common Council. "Safety Town", which was very success-
ful in 1979, was cut, but hopefully, will be sponsored by the Woman's Club
in 1980. They had assisted with the program in 1979. Crime Prevention
Programs were also cut from the budget. Initiation of such programs was
a planned as they had been very successful in surrounding departments and
had been very well accepted by their citizens.
Chief Scholz reported that it had been necessary to discipline two
officers. Officer Hubka was suspended without pay for 45 days and Officer
Larson relinquished 4 compensatory days.
Chief Scholz then explained the discipline procedures and their alter-
natives as set forth in the department's procedural manual. He also explained
the types of punishments.
NEW BUSINESS: There was none.
Chief Scholz reported that,compulsory retirement for police officers at
the age of 55 is presently being challenged in the court system. This also
includes compulsory retirement of police chiefs at age 55.
Mr. Horn stated that the notice of the school for Commissioners held
at W.C.T.I. was received too late for anyone to attend. If possible the
school authorities should be advised to give more advance notice.
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Mr. Moser moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Marsha Swarthout.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40PM.
The next quarterly meeting will be held in January 1980.
Respectfully submitted,