Police and Fire Commission
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · September 8, 2020
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Police and Fire Commission
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 4:30 PM Public Safety Building, Lower Level
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 5- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt, Hennessey and Bare
3. Public Comment
No Public Comment
4. Consent Agenda
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an
item for discussion.
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: None
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Moved by Hennessey, seconded by Sauer, to accept the Consent Agenda Items
and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt, Hennessey and Bare
20-0899 August 2020 Police and Fire Commission Minutes
Attachments: 08-11-2020 PFC Minutes
20-0900 August 2020 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: August 2020 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
20-0901 August 2020 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
Attachments: August 2020 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
20-0905 2019 Fire Rescue Department Annual Report
Attachments: 2019 Fire Rescue Department Annual Report
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20-0902 August 2020 Division of Life Safety Monthly Report
Attachments: 08-2020 BI Summary Report
5. Convene in Closed Session
Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a closed session during
the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of considering financial, medical,
social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of
specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where
par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect
upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems
or investigations.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
20-0903 Memo from City Staff regarding complaint from Gary Nolden about Fire
Department - Inspection Operations.
20-0904 Police Department employee performance update.
Commissioner Wellner read the notice to go into closed session. Moved by Bare, seconded by
Hennessey, to convene in closed session. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Bare,
Wellner, Sauer, Hennessey, and Zigmunt. Nay: None.
The Police and Fire Commission Deliberated in closed session. (redacted - - Closed Session.)
Moved by Zigmunt, seconded by Sauer, to reconvene in open session. The motion carried by the
following vote: Aye: Bare, Wellner, Sauer, Hennessey, and Zigmunt. Nay: None.
6. Reconvene in Open Session
20-0903 Memo from City Staff regarding complaint from Gary Nolden about Fire
Department - Inspection Operations.
Moved by Sauer, seconded by Bare, that this Communication be placed on file.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt, Hennessey and Bare
20-0904 Police Department employee performance update.
Moved by Bare, seconded by Hennessey, that this Communication be placed on
file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt, Hennessey and Bare
7. Adjournment
A motion was made by Jill Hennessey, seconded by Matthew Sauer, that this
meeting be adjourned at 6:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt, Hennessey and Bare
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Police and Fire Commission
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 4:30 PM Public Safety Building, Lower Level
Pursuant to Section 19.84(2) and (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby
given to the public, to the Herald-Times-Reporter, the official newspaper of
Manitowoc, and to those news media who have filed a written request for this notice
that a meeting of the above-referenced will be held at the date, time and location
listed above.
Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Common Council of the City of
Manitowoc, or a standing committee of that body, may be present at this meeting to
gather information about the subject matter over which they have decision making
responsibility.
The above governmental body will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the
agenda items set forth below.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment
4. Consent Agenda
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an
item for discussion.
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Any Committee Member may request removal of any item from the Consent Agenda, and such
item shall be removed without debate or vote. Any item or part thereof removed from the Consent
Agenda shall be separately considered.
20-0899 August 2020 Police and Fire Commission Minutes
Attachments: 08-11-2020 PFC Minutes
20-0900 August 2020 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: August 2020 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
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Police and Fire Commission Meeting Agenda September 8, 2020
20-0901 August 2020 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
Attachments: August 2020 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
20-0905 2019 Fire Rescue Department Annual Report
Attachments: 2019 Fire Rescue Department Annual Report
20-0902 August 2020 Division of Life Safety Monthly Report
Attachments: 08-2020 BI Summary Report
5. Convene in Closed Session
Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a closed session during
the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of considering financial, medical,
social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of
specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where
par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect
upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems
or investigations.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
20-0903 Memo from City Staff regarding complaint from Gary Nolden about Fire
Department - Inspection Operations.
20-0904 Police Department employee performance update.
6. Reconvene in Open Session
20-0903 Memo from City Staff regarding complaint from Gary Nolden about Fire
Department - Inspection Operations.
20-0904 Police Department employee performance update.
7. Adjournment
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City
of Manitowoc will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of
disability in its services, programs, or activities. If you need assistance or reasonable
accommodations in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the
ADA, please call the City Clerk's office at 920-686-6950 or the City’s ADA Coordinator at (920)
686-6990 or e-mail cityattorney@manitowoc.org at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting or
event to request an accommodation. For additional assistance, individuals with hearing or speech
disabilities can call 711 and be connected to a telephone relay system.
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