Police Commission Agendas and
Regular MeetingLittle Chute, WI · May 7, 2019
Minutes
Fox Valley Metro Police Department
Police Commission Meeting Minutes
May 7, 2019
Present
Commissioners: Bill Van Berkel
Scott Schommer
Jason Nate
Jason Weber
Sue Brown
Mark Verhagen
Dept. Members: Daniel Meister , Chief of Police
Kelly Vanden Heuvel, Administrative Manager
Public: Nicole Hernandez, Resident
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm and roll call was taken.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Jason Nate to approve the minutes from the March 12, 2019 meeting. Mark
Verhagen seconded the motion. The motion carried, 5-0, Sue Brown abstained.
Election of Commission Officers
Upon a motion by Mark Verhagen, and seconded by Jason Weber, the commission voted Scott
Schommer Police Commission President. Motion carried 5-0. Upon a Motion by Bill Van Berkel, and
seconded by Mark Verhagen, the commission voted Jason Weber Police Commission Vice-president.
Motion carried 5-0. Upon a motion by Mark Verhagen, and seconded by Scott Schommer, the
commission voted Bill Van Berkel Police Commission Secretary. Motion carried 5-0. All Police
Commission Officer positions are effective immediately.
New Business
Discussion was had regarding the designation of Records Keeper. Mark Verhagen made a motion to
designate the position of Administrative Manager at the Fox Valley Metro Police Department as the
Records Keeper. Jason Nate seconded the motion. The motion carried, 5-0.
Public Appearances to Address the Police Commission
Nicole Hernandez, 226 Eugene Ct, Kimberly, addressed the Police Commission regarding the Duty of
the Police Department, expected accommodations/modifications that would be made when working
with those in the public who exhibit or display signs of mental illness, and the process required to file a
formal complaint against the police department.
Closed Session
A motion was made by Jason Weber to adjourn to closed session. Bill Van Berkel seconded the
motion. The motion carried, 5–0.
A motion was made by Bill Van Berkel to return to open session. Mark Verhagen seconded the
motion. The motion carried, 5-0.
Action from Closed Session
None
Commission President Communications
None
Chief’s Report
Chief Meister reported Officer Pynenberg has been with the Fox Valley Metro Police Department for
one year and has completed his probationary status. Upcoming events that Metro will be participating
in include Coffee with a Cop at Coffee and Chocolate in Kimberly, Police Lights of Christmas Law
Force Recognition at the Timber Rattlers Stadium, and Remember Everyone Deployed, “RED Friday”
inaugural event at Trigger Action Sports. Fox Valley Metro will be hosting National Night Out on
August 6th from 5pm – 8pm at Sunset Park in Kimberly. Additional events for police services include
the Memorial Day Parade, Paperfest, Cheese Fest, Bazaar After Dark, Kimberly Fireworks, and Rock
Cancer. All officers have attended training this year for first aid/CPR, emergency vehicle operations,
and firearms.
The next Police Commission Meeting will be at 6:00pm on Tuesday, August 13th in the Aspen/Birch
room at the Village of Kimberly Municipal Complex.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Bill Van Berkel at 7:06pm. Jason Weber seconded the motion. The
motion carried, 5-0.
Submitted by:
Kelly Vanden Heuvel
cc: Village Administrators
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