Police and Fire Commission
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · September 12, 2023
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Police and Fire Commission
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 4:30 PM Public Safety Building Lower Level
Note: This meeting will also be held via Remote
Conferencing Software (Zoom)
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 4- Wellner, Vander Bloomen, Sauer and Schema
Excused: 1- Zigmunt
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 Vander Bloomen, seconded by Schema, to accept the Consent Agenda
Items and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Vander Bloomen, Sauer and Schema
Excused: 1- Zigmunt
23-0742 August 2023 Police and Fire Commission Minutes
Attachments: 08-08-2023 PFC Minutes
23-0729 August 2023 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: August 2023 Police Department Monthly Report
23-0730 August 2023 Building Inspection Monthly Report
Attachments: 08-2023 BI Summary Report
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5. Discussion and Action Items
23-0743 Police Department Lieutenant Eligibility List.
A motion was made to approved the Lieutenant eligibility list for six months.
Moved by Sauer, seconded by Schema, that this Action Item be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Vander Bloomen, Sauer and Schema
Excused: 1- Zigmunt
23-0744 Fire Rescue Department Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List.
A motion was made to approve the Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list for
six months. Hiring requirements need to be met within six months of hire.
Moved by Sauer, seconded by Schema, that this Action Item be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Vander Bloomen, Sauer and Schema
Excused: 1- Zigmunt
6. Convene in Closed Session
A motion was made by Ed Vander Bloomen, seconded by Matthew Sauer, to
convene in closed session at 4:42 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Vander Bloomen, Sauer and Schema
Excused: 1- Zigmunt
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:
23-0745 Police Department Employee Performance
23-0746 Fire Rescue Department Employee Performance
(Closed session potion of the Minutes has been redacted.)
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7. Reconvene in Open Session
A motion was made by Ed Vander Bloomen, seconded by Allan Schema, to
reconvene in open session at 5:11 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Vander Bloomen, Sauer and Schema
Excused: 1- Zigmunt
23-0745 Police Department Employee Performance
Moved by Sauer, seconded by Vander Bloomen, that this Communication be
placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Vander Bloomen, Sauer and Schema
Excused: 1- Zigmunt
23-0746 Fire Rescue Department Employee Performance
Moved by Schema, seconded by Sauer, that this Communication be placed on
file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Vander Bloomen, Sauer and Schema
Excused: 1- Zigmunt
8. Adjournment
A motion was made by Allan Schema, seconded by Ed Vander Bloomen, that this
meeting be adjourned at 5:12 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Wellner, Vander Bloomen, Sauer and Schema
Excused: 1- Zigmunt
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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 12, 2023 4:30 PM Public Safety Building Lower Level
Note: This meeting will also be held via Remote
Conferencing Software (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:
819 8689 4456, Password: 301051.
Those wishing to make public comment in advance of the meeting should email
anoworatzky@manitowoc.org or call 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. Public Comment
4. 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.
23-0742 August 2023 Police and Fire Commission Minutes
Attachments: 08-08-2023 PFC Minutes
23-0729 August 2023 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: August 2023 Police Department Monthly Report
23-0730 August 2023 Building Inspection Monthly Report
Attachments: 08-2023 BI Summary Report
5. Discussion and Action Items
23-0743 Police Department Lieutenant Eligibility List.
23-0744 Fire Rescue Department Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List.
6. 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:
23-0745 Police Department Employee Performance
23-0746 Fire Rescue Department Employee Performance
7. Reconvene in Open Session
23-0745 Police Department Employee Performance
23-0746 Fire Rescue Department Employee Performance
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8. 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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