pfcm19840119POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MUSKEGO
January 19, 1984
The regular quarterly meeting of the Police and Fire Commission of
the City of Muskego was held on Thursday, January 19, 1984, in the confer-
ence room of the Police Department. The meeting was called to order at
8:04PM by President Swarthout. Present were President Swarthout, Secre-
tary Young, Walter Bohrer, Richard Horn, and Chief Scholz. Robert Kreuser
was present for the latter portion of the meeting.
The minutes of the October 22, 1983 meeting were read. Chief Scholz
brought up a possible correction to the minutes that Carol Stillwell is
also present at the meetings for the purpose of recording the minutes but
is never mentioned in the minutes. After discussing same, it was decided
that since she was attending in a secretarial capacity, past practice
would prevail and her attendance would not be recorded. Mr. Bohrer moved
the minutes be approved as read. Seconded by Mr. Horn. Motion carried
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS :
Mr. Horn asked if the $800 was left in the recruitment account when
the 1984 budget was finalized and approved. Chief Scholz reported it was.
Chief Scholz reported the following:
1. The female cadet, Sherri Johnson, was promoted to telecommnica-
tor effective December 5, 1983.
2. The grievance regarding his termination filed by the former tele-
communicator, Eric Pedersen, was denied by the City's Common
Council by a 4-3 vote. It is now being sent to an arbitrator in
the next step of the grievance procedure.
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Mr. Pedersen had also filed for Unemployment Compensation which
was granted to him, however, the City appealed this decision and
won. Mr. Pedersen must repay this compensation that had already
been paid to him and he will not receive any further payments.
3. Officer Hibben decided to leave his disciplinary suspension stand
and not have it heard by the Police and Fire Commission.
4. The Communication Center is still being adjusted. The 1984 main-
tenance agreement on it has been awarded to Radio Communications
instead of MotOKoh as a means of saving money.
The eligibility list was discussed. Chief Scholz pointed out that
one certified police officer remains on this list; TeleCOmmuniCator
Johnson is a certified police officer and also holds an Associate's Degree
in Police Science so would be eligible for promotion to police officer;
Lt. Zabel will be eligible for retirement after May 1984; and a recent
study shows the department is in need of an additional 2-1/2 to 3 offi-
cers. Mr. Horn moved to table the eligibility list until the Commission's
meeting in April. Seconded by Mr. Young. Motion Carried unanimously.
The duties and powers of the Commission were discussed. Chief Scholz
stated that in Order for these powers to be changed, as per the State
Statutes, a petition signed by 20% of the electors from the latest presi-
dential election must be presented to the City requesting a referendum
vote be put on the ballot addressing the additional powers. The names on
the petition would also have to be checked. If the vote passed, the
Commission could then participate in making the rules and regulations for
the department as well as audit and approve the payment of invoices. The
City sets the qualifications for police officers but the Commission would
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handle the recruitment as it does. presently.
There were no communications.
Due to Maundy Thursday and spring vacation in Muskego starting on the
third Thursday in April, the next Commission meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, April 12, 1984.
Mr. KKeUSeK moved the meeting- be adjourned. Seconded by Mr. Horn.
The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:lOPM.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy T. Youw v
Secretary
CS