pfcm19870129POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MUSKEGO
January 29, 1987
City of Muskego was held on Thursday, January 29, 1987, in the conference room
The regular quarterly meeting of the Police and Fire Commission of the
of the Police Department. The meeting was called to order at 8:07pM by
President Purdy. Present were President Purdy; Secretary Kreuser;
Commissioners James Haag, Richard Horn, and Blenda Treba; and Chief Johnson.
Officers Todd Nelson and Timothy Esser were introduced to the
Commissioners.
Commissioner Horn moved that the minutes of the October 2, 1986 meeting
be approved as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Haag. Motion carried
unanimously.
Chief Johnson reported the following information:
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Officer Michael Hibben resigned on September 18, 1986 and Officer
Frank Sturnot resigned on October 23, 1986. Officers Timothy Esser
and David Constantineau were hired effective January 19, 1987 to fill
Recruit School at W.C.T.I. with graduation scheduled for March 13.
these vacancies. Officer Constantineau is presently attending
The 1987 budget was approved by the Common Council with only two
items cut. One was the International Association of Chiefs of Police
Conference and the other a capital budget item, a computer printer.
The final phase of the IBH computer is being installed. This will
eventually be integrated with 911 phones.
The Capital Budget item of remodeling the clerical area has begun.
additional personnel.
This will enlarge that area as needed with the computers and
Due to the increase of court work, a part-time court clerk is being
hired.
he resigned. Chief Johnson replied that his payout included pay for 268 hours
Commissioner Kreuser questioned if Frank Sturnot received sick pay when
of accumulated sick time as per the 1986 contract with the Muskego Police
Association.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was none.
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NEW BUSINESS:
officer candidates was too many and there should be a limit on the interviews.
Commissioner Kreuser stated that he thought that interviewing 23 police
After discussing the matter it was unanimously decided that in the future that
interviews establishing an eligibility list be held from 8AM to 4PM with the
number of candidates limited to between 15 and 20.
Commissioner Kreuser moved that the two new officers, David Constantineau
and Timothy Esser, be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Horn. Motion
carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Commissioner Haag reported that Richard Knudsen had contacted him
reference a situation in which Mr. Knudsen was involved. Other Commissioners
decided that the matter allegedly was handled properly.
stated they also had been contacted. The situation was discussed and it vas
meeting be scheduled for April 23, 1987. Seconded by Commissioner Horn.
Commissioner Kreuser moved that the meeting be adjourned and the next
Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:lOPN.
Respectfully submitted,
bert J. Kreuser
Secretary