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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #039-2005
RESOLUTION TO RETAIN SPECIAL COUNSEL
(Muskego Police & Fire Commission)
WHEREAS, Police Chief John Johnson filed charges against Officer Jason Ziminski on
February 4, 2005; and
WHEREAS, Chief Johnson is being represented by the City's labor attorneys; and
WHEREAS, The City attorneys' office would normally represent the Police and Fire
Commission; and
WHEREAS, A review of the charges indicates that in all likelihood, if this matter
proceeds to a hearing, it will require that a member of the City attorneys' office appear
as a witness; and
WHEREAS, Because of this potential conflict, it is necessary to hire special counsel to
represent the Muskego Police and Fire Commission concerning charges filed against
Officer Ziminski; and
WHEREAS, The City's Finance Committee has reviewed this matter and has
recommended that special counsel be retained to represent the Muskego Police and
Fire Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor is authorized to retain special
counsel to represent the Muskego Police and Fire Commission concerning this matter
at this time.
DATED THIS 8th DAY OF Februarv ,2005.
SPONSORED BY:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Ald. Nancy Salentine
Ald. Eric Schroeder
Ald. Eileen Madden
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #039-2005 which
was adopted by the Common Council of the City of M kego.
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