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CITY OF MUSKEGO POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, January 15, 2004
The regular meeting of the Police & Fire Commission of the City of Muskego was held
on Thursday, January 15, 2004 in the conference room of the City of Muskego Police
Department. President Kuwitzky called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call was conducted and present were Commissioners Michael Kuwitzky, Robert
Rammer, and Lewis Lehman. Absent for Commissioners Blenda Treba and Terry Sindic.
The Statement of Public Notice was given to the press and posted at City Hall and the
Police Department on Tuesday, January 13,2004. Commissioner Lehman made a motion
to approve the agenda items with Commissioner Rammer seconding. Motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Rammer made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 16, 2003
meeting. Commissioner Lehman seconded and motion carried unanimously.
- REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
1. The updated web site is in its final leg and should be completed by the end of
March.
2. Chief Johnson stated the computer software that was requested and denied is now
back in the budget. During talks with the distributor the City was mislead due to
the software being in an experimental stage. At this time the City will hold off on
making a purchase.
3. The Cornell Circle project has improved the area. The Department has received
numerous positive comments. Owners are showing an improvement in their
buildings and residents are taking pride in the area. Figures for last year will be
tabulated and made available for the next meeting.
4. Chief Johnson explained a national survey that shows vandalism in parks is the
number two complaint from citizens. The Parks Department has agreed to fund
three surveillance cameras, and along with increased police activity, the City is
hoping to cut down on vandalism and to make our parks a safer place for families.
5. Officer West has decided to stay with the Department. The Department will be
applying for a COPS Grant and re: request an additional officer position.
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Muskego Police & Fire Commission Meeting
January 15,2004
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OLD BUSINESS:
Chief explained the six-month probationary period for promotions is being
negotiated to allow a year probationary period. He requested the Fire & Police
Commission Policy stay at six months until such change occurs.
COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
Nothing
The next meeting of the Muskego Police & Fire Commission will be held on
Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 7:30PM.
Commissioner Lehman moved the meeting be adjourned. Commissioner Rammer
seconded and motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at
7:54PM
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Robert Rammer - Secretary
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