Police/Personnel/Health and Safety Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingFountain City, WI · November 11, 2025
Minutes
POLICE/PERSONNEL & HEALTH/SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
November 11, 2025 - 3:00 pm
Minutes prepared by: Barb Schmidtknecht
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by Barb Schmidtknecht. Roll call: David Endres,
Peter Schaffner and Barb Schmidtknecht present. Others present: Mayor Ben Adank. The
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion David, second Barb to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2025 meeting. Motion
carried and minutes were approved.
No additional discussion or action was necessary on the Employee Handbook updates. The item
will be on the next council agenda.
The law enforcement contract with Buffalo County is set to expire at the end of the year. We
may still need assistance with ordinance violations. Sheriff Osmond will be contacted to review
potential options.
The 2026 hiring plan was discussed. Consideration will be given to replacing the clerk-treasurer
with a city administrator. This position would be paired with a treasurer position and the
deputy clerk position would be elevated to clerk. Job descriptions will need to be created.
Motion Peter second Barb to adjourn. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 4:13 pm.
Agenda
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Police/Personnel/Health and Safety Committee Meeting
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - 3:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall
42 N. Main Street, Fountain City, WI
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Citizen Appearance/Public Comment
5. Approval of Minutes of October 7, 2025 Meeting
6. Old Business
a. Employee Handbook Updates
7. New Business
a. Law Enforcement Services
b. 2026 Hiring Plan - Clerk/Treasurer Role, Library Position
c. Quote for Auditorium/City Hall Security System
8. Adjourn
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