pfcm19850514POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MUSKEGO
May 14, 1985
A special meeting of the Police and Fire Commission of the City of
Muskego was held on Tuesday, May 14, 1985, in the conference room of the
Police Department. 'Ihe meeting was called to order at 7:02PM by President
Swarthout. Present were President Swarthout, Secretary Kreuser, Walter
Bohrer, Richard Horn, and Kenneth Purdy.
ing personnel matters as excluded under State Statute 19.85(l)(c): Con-
Mr. Purdy moved to go into closed session for the purpose of discuss-
sidering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation
data of any public employe over which the governmental body has jurisdic-
tion or exercises responsibility for the specific purpose of considering
employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data con-
cerning the appointment of a new Chief of Police. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Horn. The voting was as follows: President Swarthout - yes, Secre-
tary Kreuser - yes, Walter Bohrer - yes, Richard Horn - yes, and Kenneth
Purdy - yes. Motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENED INTO OPEN SESSION
interviewing the eligible candidates from within the Department for the
Mr. Kreuser moved that the following resolution be passed: "After
position of Chief of Police and having satisfied ourselves that these
candidates fulfill the qualifications for the position, that we resolve to
stay within the Department and promote from within the Department." Sec-
onded by Mr. Horn. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief of Police for the City of Muskego effective May 15, 1985. Seconded
Mr. Purdy moved that John R. Johnson be promoted to the position of
by Mr. Horn. Motion carried unanimously. An official letter of appoint-
ment is to be sent to Mr. Johnson and letters of appreciation to the other
candidates.
sole purpose of discussing the eligibility list.
The Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 4, 1985, at 7:OOPM for the
Horn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:25PM.
Mr. Kreuser moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Mr.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robert Kreuser
Secretary
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May 15, 1985
Chief John R. Johnson
Muskego Police Department
W183 S8150 Racine Avenue
Muskego, WI. 53150
Dear Chief Johnson, - The members of . the Police and Fire Commission of the City of
Muskego hereby appoint you to the position of Chief of Police for the
City of Muskego effectivefMay 15, 1985.
Your salary is determined by City Resolution adopted by the
Muskego Common Council. According to the 1984 Salary Resolution 1/25-84,
month (annual salary of $32,592.60). There are salary step increases at
which is currently in force, your starting salary will be $2,716.05 per
the six month and eighteen month levels.
We feel your appointment was a difficult but wise choice in the
continue to keep.-the department operating smoothly, efficiently, and
best interests of the department and comunity. We hope you will
professionally, as it has been since the department's inception.
We know you realize the "Head" can only be as good as its"Members",
communications with his employees. To this end, we heartily congratu-
and that a good Chief will continually strive to keep humane, open
late you, and assure you we will support you and pray for wisdom,
health, and strength needed to carry on.
Sincerely, .. -
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cc: Mayor Wayne G. Salentine
City Clerk Charlotte Stewart
MUSKEGO POLICE h FIRLCOMMISSION
Marsha Swarthout, President
Robert Kreuser, Secretary
James Haag
Richard Horn
Kenneth Pur dy
May 15, 1985
(ALSO SEVT TO SGT. B. J. MEEKS)
Lt. Floyd R. Gifford
Mwskego Police Department
W183 S8150 Racine Avenue
Muskego, WI. 53150
Dear Lt. Gifford,
The members of the Police and Fire Commission of the City of
Muskego gratefully acknowledge and "thank you" for your efforts in
aspiring for the position'of Chief of Police of Muskego.
and your presence.and actions as a higher ranking officer have added
We have always felt great pride for the men in our department,
much stature to our department.
realize he needs and depends on all his personnel to keep our depart-
Unfortunately, there can only be one Chief, but there again we
ment such as it has been since its incorporation, professional and
the envy of surrounding communities. We are, therefore, earnestly
asking that you- give our new chief, Chief John Johnson, all of your
continued support and cooperation.
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again heartily "thank you" and hope this experience will be looked
We hope you realize this has been a difficult decision, and we
upon as a learning process in the continuation of your police service
and of life itself.
Sincerely,
MUSKEGO POLICE 6 FIRE COMMISSION
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Marsha Swarthout, President
Robert Kreuser, Secretary
James Haag
Richard Horn
Kenneth Pur dy