pfcm19850423POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MUSKEG0
April 23, 1985
A special meeting of the Police and Fire Commission of the City of
Muskego was held on Tuesday, April 23, 1985, in the conference room of the
Police Department. The meeting was called to order at 8:OlPM by President
Swarthout. Present were President Swarthout, Secretary Kreuser, Walter
Bohrer, Richard Horn, Kenneth Purdy, and Lieutenant Johnson.
described on the agenda for the purpose of discussing personnel matters as
Mr. Purdy moved to go into closed session following the business
excluded under State Statute 19.85(1)(c): Considering employment, promo-
tion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employe
over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsi-
bility for the specific purpose of considering employment, promotion,
compensation or performance evaluation data concerning the appointment of
a new Chief of Police. Motion was seconded by Mr. Horn. The voting was
as follows: President Swarthout - yes, Secretary Kreuser - yes, Walter
Bohrer - yes, Richard Horn - yes, and Kenneth Purdy - yes. Motion carried
unanimously.
OPEN SESSION OF THE MEETING:
Mr. Purdy moved to change the date of the next scheduled meeting to Tues-
In reference to the minutes of the April 2, 1985 meeting as written,
day, April 23, 1985. Seconded by Mr. Kreuser. Motion carried unani-
mous ly .
as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Horn. Motion carried unanimously.
Departmental Report:
Mr. Kreuser moved to approve the minutes of the April 2, 1985 meeting
Historical Society for Criminal Damage to Property and Obstructing an
Lt. Johnson reported on the arrest of Charles Damaske of the Muskego
Officer. He also reported Officer Schilling, who was hired April 1, 1985,
dill be completing Recruit School at the Milwaukee Sheriff's Department,
week at M.A.T.C.
the end of May. Sgt. Geiszler is completing supervisory training this
Old Business:
Horn moved that the eight applications from persons not having the 60
The applications received for police officer were discussed. Mr.
college credits at the time of application submission, be rejected. Sec-
onded by Mr. Kreuser. Motion carried unanimously.
officers be accepted. Mr. Kreuser called for "question". Seconded by Mr.
Mr. Purdy moved that only the applications of the nineteen certified
Horn. Motion carried unanimously. There was a discussion on having two
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separate eligibility lists--one for certified officers and one for
subjects that must attend Recruit School. Mr. Purdy moved to have one
eligibility list for all applicants including the certified officers.
Seconded by Mr. Kreuser. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Horn stated
question called.
A special meeting of the Commissioners is to be called after the
written test scores are received.
red car with the driver dressed as an officer, following older people in
President Swarthout reported receiving citizen complaints of an older
the City. Lt. Johnson stated he had no knowledge of it.
The consolidated monthly reports which have been sent to the Commis-
sioners were evaluated. It was the consensus of the Comissioners that
the distribution of these reports could be eliminated and replaced with an
informal memo from the Chief when anything significant occurs, not neces-
sarily on a monthly basis.
CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENED INTO OPEN SESSION
New Business:
Election of Officers:
made for the re-election of the present officers. Seconded by Mr.
Mr. Horn moved that the rules be suspended and a unanimous ballot be
namely, Marsha Swarthout, President; and Robert Kreuser, Vice President
Purdy. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Purdy congratulated the officers;
and Secretary.
There was no correspondence.
the specific and only purpose of interviewing the candidates from within
The Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, May 7, 1985, at 7:OOPM for
the Department for the position of Chief of Police.
Mr. Purdy moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Kreuser.
Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:45PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robert Kreuser
Secretary
April 24, 1985
Sgt. 8. J. Meeks
Muskego Police Department
Dear Sgt. Meeks,
The Police and Fire Commission of the City of Msukego
is in receipt of your "Matter Of" showing your intent to
apply for the position of Chief of Police for the City of
Muskego.
We are extending an invitation to you to appear for an
oral interview on 'hesday, May 7, 1985, at 8:15PM.
Sincerely,
Muskego Police & Fire
Commission
Marsha Swarthout
President
April 24, 1985
Lt. Floyd R. Gifford
Muskego Police Department
Dear Lt. Gifford,
The Police and Fire Commission of the City of Muskego
is in receipt of your "Matter Of" showing your intent to
Muskego.
apply for the position of Chief of Police for the City of
We are extending an invitation to you to appear for an
oral interview on Tuesday, May 7, 1985, at 7:30Pm.
Sincerely,
Muskego Police 6 Fire
Commission
Marsha Swarthout
President
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April 24, 1985
Lt. John R. Johnson
Muskego Police Department
Dear Lt. Johnson,
The Police and Fire Commission of the City of Msukego
is in receipt of your "Matter Of" showing your intent to
apply for the position of Chief of Police for the City of
Muskego.
oral interview on 'hesday, May 7, 1985, at 9:OOPM.
We are extending an invitation to you to appear for an
Sincerely,
Muskego Police 6 Fire
Commission
Marsha Swarthout
President
April 25, 1985
Mr. James A. Budish
Investigator//Juvenile Officer
Muskego Police Department..
Muskego, WI,! 53150 \..
W183 S8150 Racine' Ave6ue
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Thank yo\u for your .application for the position of Chief of
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Our minimum qualifications are quite specific: A< least
eight (8) years of ,progressive police service with a minimum of
four- (4) years of administrative experience at the rank ;of ser-
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The duties of. the Chief of Police are quite extensive, as you
know. We muFt insist the appiicants have administrative experi-
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We appre5iate your interest,,in this position but suggest if
this is your 'goal, the rank of sergeant would give you the admin-
istrative exfierience necessary.
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Good Fuck in your endeavors.
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Cordially, i -~ '' 7 - .. .,a MUSKEGO
COMMISSION
Marsha Swarthout
President
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ORAL IKTERVIEW CATAGORIES
Fill in your question under each catagory. We will discuss at 7:OOPM on
TUESDAY, MAY 7, prior to the interviews.
I. FINANCE
11. MORALE
111. UNION REPRESENTATION
IV. PUBLIC RELATIONS
V. RELATIONSHIP WITH POLICE 6 FIRE COMMISSION
VI. STREET IMAGE
VII. CHANGES IN DIRECTION OF DEPARTMENT, IF ANY