Police and Fire Commission
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · February 8, 2022
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Police and Fire Commission
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 4:30Public
PM Safety Building, Lower Level. Meeting also available
via Remote Conferencing-Zoom
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 4- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt and Bare
3. Nomination for President of Police and Fire Commission
Commissioner Tom Bare announced that nominations were in order for the
election of President of the Police and Fire Commission.
Commissioner Tom Bare nominated Commissioner Michael Wellner as
President of the Police and Fire Commission.
4. Election of President of Police and Fire Commission
Moved by Sauer, second by Zigmunt, and unanimously carried to elect
Commissioner Michael Wellner as the President of the Police and Fire
Commission.
5. Public Comment
No Public Comment
6. 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 Bare, seconded by Sauer, to accept the Consent Agenda Items and
recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt and Bare
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22-0122 December 2021 Police and Fire Commission Minutes
Attachments: 12-14-2021 PFC Minutes.pdf
22-0026 December 2021 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: December 2021 Police Department Monthly Report.pdf
22-0123 January 2022 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: Police Department January 2022 Monthly Report.pdf
22-0027 December 2021 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
Attachments: December 2021 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Department Monthly
Report.pdf
22-0124 January 2022 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
Attachments: January 2022 Fire & Rescue Department Monthly Report.pdf
22-0028 December 2021 Building Inspection Monthly Report
Attachments: 12-2021 BI Summary Report.pdf
7. Discussion and Action Items
22-0125 Police Department Patrol Officer Eligibility List
Moved by Zigmunt, seconded by Bare, that this Action Item be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt and Bare
22-0126 Police Department Lieutenant Eligibility List
Moved by Bare, seconded by Sauer, that this Action Item be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt and Bare
22-0128 Police Department Captain Eligibility List
Moved by Bare, seconded by Zigmunt, that this Action Item be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt and Bare
8. Convene in Closed Session
A motion was made by Thomas Bare, seconded by Matthew Sauer, to convene in
closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 4- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt and Bare
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:
22-0127 Update on Fire Chief Performance
(Closed session portion of the Minutes has been redacted.)
22-0129 Follow-up regarding complaint received from Gary Nolden in 2020
against the Inspection Department
(Closed session portion of the Minutes has been redacted.)
9. Reconvene in Open Session
A motion was made by Thomas Bare, seconded by Matthew Sauer, to reconvene
in open session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt and Bare
22-0127 Update on Fire Chief Performance
Moved by Zigmunt, seconded by Bare, that this Communication be placed on file.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt and Bare
22-0129 Follow-up regarding complaint received from Gary Nolden in 2020 against
the Inspection Department
Moved by Sauer, seconded by Zigmunt, that this Communication be placed on
file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt and Bare
10. Adjournment
Moved by Bare, seconded by Wellner, that this meeting be adjourned at 5:20
p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Sauer, Zigmunt 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, February 8, 2022 4:30 PM Public Safety Building, Lower Level. Meeting
also available via Remote Conferencing-Zoom
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.
This meeting is being conducted both in the lower level meeting/training room at the
Public Safety Building and via Zoom to maximize opportunities for residents to
attend. Those attending the meeting via Zoom who wish to give public input are
asked to keep their microphone muted until public input is opened to improve audio
quality for all attendees. Those using their phone to call in may hit *6 to mute and
unmute themselves.
Members of the public may call to listen in at 888 475 4499 US Toll-free, Meeting ID:
833 5817 5262, Password: 524382.
Those wishing to make public comment in advance of the meeting should email
anoworatzky@manitowoc.org or call 920-686-6559 with their comment no later than
3:00 p.m. Central the day of the meeting.
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. Nomination for President of Police and Fire Commission
4. Election of President of Police and Fire Commission
5. Public Comment
6. Consent Agenda
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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.
22-0122 December 2021 Police and Fire Commission Minutes
Attachments: 12-14-2021 PFC Minutes.pdf
22-0026 December 2021 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: December 2021 Police Department Monthly Report.pdf
22-0123 January 2022 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: Police Department January 2022 Monthly Report.pdf
22-0027 December 2021 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
Attachments: December 2021 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report.pdf
22-0124 January 2022 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
Attachments: January 2022 Fire & Rescue Department Monthly Report.pdf
22-0028 December 2021 Building Inspection Monthly Report
Attachments: 12-2021 BI Summary Report.pdf
7. Discussion and Action Items
22-0125 Police Department Patrol Officer Eligibility List
22-0126 Police Department Lieutenant Eligibility List
22-0128 Police Department Captain Eligibility List
8. Convene in Closed Session
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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:
22-0127 Update on Fire Chief Performance
22-0129 Follow-up regarding complaint received from Gary Nolden in 2020
against the Inspection Department
9. Reconvene in Open Session
22-0127 Update on Fire Chief Performance
22-0129 Follow-up regarding complaint received from Gary Nolden in 2020 against
the Inspection Department
10. 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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