pfcm02192026CITY OF MUSKEGO
POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 19, 2026
6:00 PM
Court Conference Rm,
Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
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Meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM by Commissioner Kuspa.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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Commissioners Kuspa, Jaske and Hauboldt were present. Chief Westphal, Captain Fons and
HR Director Croteau were also in attendance.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hauboldt made a motion to approve the minutes
from 12/22/25. Commissioner Jaske seconded. Motion passed.
REPORT FROM THE POLICE CHIEF OR HIS DESIGNEE
Chief Westphal advised the State of the City Breakfast was just held, there were many high
points regarding the city, its safety, and great schools and low taxes. He advised the next
meeting with the union for negotiations is 03/04/26.
Chief thanked the commissioners for their time interviewing sworn candidates tonight and non -
sworn will be coming up in the first part of March. He is hoping to get at least two candidates
for the July academy. Currently in the spring academy is Jarood Sagri, who is doing well.
Officers Primus and Lemmon are on field training, with a hopeful release date in April.
Chief advised he had an off -site with management and the 2026 goals were produced:
1. Presence
2. Improved Staffing
3. Beyond 51
CLOSED SESSION
Following conclusion of consideration of the above portion of its regularly scheduled
agenda, the Police and Fire Commission will meet to vote on a motion to convene in
Closed Session for the purpose of.-
- discussion on an officer personnel matter-
- interviewing candidates for the position of police officer.
A closed session for the above purpose is authorized pursuant to the provisions of
Wisconsin State Statute, Section 19.85 (1) (C ): Considering employment, promotion,
compensation, performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
Upon conclusion of the Closed Session, the Police and Fire Commission will convene in
Open Session to consider its public agenda, including motions to recommend approval
or rejection of the above -listed deliberations or any of the public agenda items that have
not been acted upon.
Commissioner Hauboldt made a motion to go into closed session, Commissioner Jaske
seconded. Motion passed all in favor. Meeting went into closed session at 6:10PM.
OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Jaske made a motion to go back into open session, Commissioner Hauboldt
seconded. Motion passed all in favor. Meeting was back in open session at 7:26PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Jaske made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Hauboldt seconded. Motion
passed all in favor.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:26PM.