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pfcm19950427POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MUSKEG0 The regular quarterly meeting of the Police and Fire Commission of the City of Muskego was held on Thursday, April 27, 1995, in the Conference room of the Muskego Police Department. The meeting was called to order at 7: 32PM by President Kreuser. Commissioners Robert Kreuser, James Haag, William Martin, and Blenda Present were Treba; Chief Johnson; City Clerk Jean Marenda; and Michael Kuwitzky. Com. Horn came in late. press on 4/18/95. It was noted that the meeting agenda was posted and submitted to the President Kreuser asked if any of the Commission would object to the taping of the meeting which they did not so the meeting was recorded. Michael Kuwitzky was introduced as the new Commissioner replacing Com. Haag as of May 1, 1995. Muskego was administered to Corn. Haag, Kuwitzky, Kreuser, Martin and The Oath of Office for the Police and Fire Commission of the City of Treba by City Clerk Jean Marenda. Com. Horn arrived and the Oath was then administered to him after which City Clerk Marenda left the meeting. There were no objections t'o the agenda as printed. Chief Johnson questioned the first paragraph on the second page of the minutes of the January 19, 1995. After a discussion, it was decided the minutes were correct as written and Corn. Martin moved that those minutes be approved as published. Seconded by Com. Horn. Motion carried unanimously. Com. Horn moved that the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 16, 1995 which was called to critique the interview and testing process, be approved as published. Seconded by Corn. Treba. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Johnson reported the following: 1. 2. 3. The Governor did not pass the window for the Wis. Retirement so there is the possibility that a couple will retire in 1996. it appears none of our officers will be retiring this year but The Department reorganizational plan is still being worked on. Educational requirements for promotion to Lieutenant., Detective Sergeant, Sergeant and Detective have been increased to a Bachelor's Degree being required by 2001. The CARE and SATURATION patrol which is funded by a grant from the State, was explained. Muskego Police & Fire Commission Minutes April 27, 1995 Page 2 0 4. Additional stationary radar patrol is being set up in certain areas in answer to complaints from citizens. 5. The Department is participating in the "Green-up Muskego" program in an effort to eliminate junked cars in the City. Ed Salentine has offered to tow any junked cars at no expense to the residents and donate them to "Rawhide" and the residents can use that as a tax deduction. 6. Two Department clerks were out on sick disability. One for an extended period of time but the other one has returned to work. A clerk from City Hall assisted the Department with clerical work. OLD BUSINESS: Review of Oral Interview Procedures: Com. Treba brought up that after researching the Commission rules, her interpretation is that only Commission members should vote on the candidates and any police personnel should be allowed to assist in any way but not vote on the candidates or influence the Commission in their voting. Any positive or negative information that anyone has on any candidate should be passed on to the Commission. members vote in the selection process for officers in the oral Com. Haag moved to reaffirm a Commission policy that only Commission interviews of the Muskego Police and Fire Commission. Seconded by Com. Treba. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Johnson suggested that a Police Staff member be at the Department. interviews to relate the philosophy and personality of the Com. Haag moved to invite Lt. Daley to participate in the April 29 oral interviews, however, prior to the start of the interviews, the Commission will advise Lt. Daley of his limited role in the mainly the reading of the questions and answering any professional interview process, which will not include evaluations or voting but police interpretations as requested. Seconded by Com. Martin. All Commissioners voted affirmatively by the raising of their right hands. NEW BUSINESS: Election of Officers: Com. Horn moved that the present slate Of officers continue in office until the Julv meetina. at which time the election will be held, in order *to faciiitate the new Commissioner voting on the officers. Seconded by Com. Martin. Motion carried unanimously. Muskego Police & Fire Commission Minutes April 27, 1995 Page 3 Update on Anonymous Survey: The pile of survey replies was shown to the Commission and copies of the three letters written by citizens had been distributed to the Commission. The Commission agreed that there should be no response to this anonymous survey. Policy on Hiring Process Complaints: The letter that was received from a candidate and a memo to the Commission from the President of the Commission was read. The President stated he had contacted City Attorney Macy regarding the candidate's letter. Macy stated she really doesn't have any legal standing--only a personal interest. Macy suggested the candidate be placed on the July meeting agenda to discuss only the appropriateness of the tests we use and hear her advised of same by letter. All Commissioners agreed. input and her own performance will not be discussed. She should be Chief Johnson explained the psychological test and its results. Correspondence from Dan Serdyn: Chief Johnson stated that it is not known if this correspondence is a formal complaint or charqe. City Attorney Riffle states it is not a complaint as it d0esnI-t list a particular complaint or charge. Also, the correspondence was not officially served on the President of the Commission which is required by State Statute. A copy was given to an Alderperson and then City Hall made a copy and sent it to the Commission. The City Attorney recommended a letter be sent stating the Statute requirements and including a copy of the Statute. The Commission decided that they would ignor this correspondence. Oral Interview Questions: The President suggested that the questions should be placed on the July agenda. This would include the old ones, the ones written by Lt. Daley and any that the Commissioners compose. Orals Interviews: There are 11 oral interviews scheduled for April 29, 1995, starting at 8:30AM and ending at 3:30PM with an hour and a half for lunch. Nine are males; two are females. Six are certified and five are not. The physical agility test will be on May 6. work, cooperation and contributions made by Commissioner Haag who President Kreuser proposed a Resolution of Appreciation for the fine motion and Corn. Horn seconded it. Motion carried unanimously. leaves the Commission as of April 30, 1995. Com. Treba made the of Michael Kuwitzky and welcoming him to the Commission. President Kreuser proposed a resolution acknowledging the presence Muskego Police & Fire Commission Minutes April 27, 1995 Page 4 Com. Haag moved to adjourn the meeting to July 20, 1995 at 7:30PM. Seconded by Com. Horn. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Richard A. Horn Secretary The meeting date was changed to July 27 and then to August 3 as several of the Commissioners were unable to attend on July 20.