FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 9, 2020
Minutes
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Minutes - Final
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Griselda Aldrete – Executive Director
Steven DeVougas – Chair
Nelson Soler – Vice-Chair
Commissioners Ann Wilson, Fred Crouther, Angela McKenzie,
Everett Cocroft, and Raymond Robakowski
Program Assistant I: Elizabeth Moore (414) 286-5185
Office Assistant II: Jasmine Agrait (414) 286-5047
Fax: (414) 286-5050, Email: fpc@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:00 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
Regular Session
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet in open session on the following items:
Present: 6 - McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, Robakowski, DeVougas
Excused: 1 - Wilson
Consent Agenda
1. FPC20011 Review and approval of the 12-18-19 Meeting Minutes
Analysis
Attachments: 191218 Spec. Mtg. Min.
191218 Reg. Min.
This Fire And Police Resolution was ADOPTED
2. FPC20001 Communication relating to the suspension of a Firefighter
Attachments: FF Smith Suspension
This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE
3. FPC20002 Communication relating to the suspension of Heavy Equipment Operator
Attachments: HEO Koskovich Suspension
This Fire And Police Resolution was PLACED ON FILE
4. FPC20003 Communication relating to the suspensions of Police Officers (3
positions)
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Attachments: Cover Letter to Personnel Order 2019-163- Rivera
Personnel Order 2019-163 - Rivera
Cover letter to Personnel Order 2019-152 - Schliem
Personnel Order 2019-152 - Schliem
Kruschke-Cover Letter and PO
This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE
5. FPC20004 Resolution rescinding the appointment of an Emergency
Communications Operator
Analysis
Attachments: FPC Rescind ECO Appt - SmithKimberly
K. Smith Rescind Letter signed by Commissioners
This Fire And Police Resolution was ADOPTED
6. FPC20009 Resolution to amend FPC Rule III, Section 1(a)
Analysis
Attachments: Rule III Section 1(a)
Rule III Revisions 1.9.20
This Fire And Police Resolution was ADOPTED
Unfinished Business
7. FPC20006 Communication relating to the ACLU Settlement and Status update
Attachments: Settlement Agreement Update Jan2020
P. Mozina Written Public Comment
Commissioner McKenzie recommended to the Board that there be a formation of an
ACLU Committee to address deadlines, public concerns, and status updates.
Public Comment:
Jarrett English- ACLU of Wisconsin
Paul Mozina
Cynthia Greenwood-Coalition for Justice
Gretchen Schuldt- Wisconsin Justice Institute
This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE
Police Department
8. FPC20005 Resolution relating to the appointment to the IT Project Coordinator
position
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Analysis
Attachments: FPC Appointment - IT Project Coordinator 1.2.20
IT Proj. Coord. signed by Commissioners
This Fire And Police Resolution was ADOPTED
Information Only
9. FPC20010 Communication relating to Leave of Absence (6 positions)
Attachments: MPD LOA
Commissioner McKenzie announced the following:
1. Public meeting with Chief Alfonso Morales
Northside Meeting- January 22, 2020
Unity Gospel House of Prayer
1747 N. 12th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
5:30 p. m.- 7:30 p.m.
Soutside Meeting-January 27, 2020
UMOS
2701 S. Chase Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Commissioner McKenzie will also be present at these public meetings.
This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, Room 301-B, 200 East
Wells Street, to consider the disciplinary actions or the appointment in the Police Department or to
consider the disciplinary actions in the Fire Department pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(b), Wis. Stat.
for the purpose of considering information pertaining to the dismissal, demotion, licensing or discipline
of any public employee, or pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(c), Wis. Stat. to consider employment,
promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over whom the
Board has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, or pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(f), Wis. Stat. to
consider financial, medical, social or personal histories of specific candidates for employment 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 pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(g), Wis. Stat. to confer with a
representative of the City Attorney's Office who will render oral or written advice concerning strategy
to be adopted by the Board with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved, if
necessary. The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the
closed session.
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Agenda
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Agenda
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Griselda Aldrete – Executive Director
Steven DeVougas – Chair
Nelson Soler – Vice-Chair
Commissioners Ann Wilson, Fred Crouther, Angela McKenzie,
Everett Cocroft, and Raymond Robakowski
Program Assistant I: Elizabeth Moore (414) 286-5185
Office Assistant II: Jasmine Agrait (414) 286-5047
Fax: (414) 286-5050, Email: fpc@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:00 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
Regular Session
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet in open session on the following items:
Consent Agenda
1. FPC20011 Review and approval of the 12-18-19 Meeting Minutes
Analysis
Attachments: 191218 Spec. Mtg. Min.
191218 Reg. Min.
2. FPC20001 Communication relating to the suspension of a Firefighter
Attachments: FF Smith Suspension
3. FPC20002 Communication relating to the suspension of Heavy Equipment Operator
Attachments: HEO Koskovich Suspension
4. FPC20003 Communication relating to the suspensions of Police Officers (3 positions)
Attachments: Cover Letter to Personnel Order 2019-163- Rivera
Personnel Order 2019-163 - Rivera
Cover letter to Personnel Order 2019-152 - Schliem
Personnel Order 2019-152 - Schliem
Kruschke-Cover Letter and PO
5. FPC20004 Resolution rescinding the appointment of an Emergency Communications
Operator
Analysis
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FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Agenda January 9, 2020
Attachments: FPC Rescind ECO Appt - SmithKimberly
K. Smith Rescind Letter signed by Commissioners
6. FPC20009 Resolution to amend FPC Rule III, Section 1(a)
Analysis
Attachments: Rule III Section 1(a)
Rule III Revisions 1.9.20
Unfinished Business
7. FPC20006 Communication relating to the ACLU Settlement and Status update
Attachments: Settlement Agreement Update Jan2020
P. Mozina Written Public Comment
Commissioner McKenzie recommended that an ACLU Committee be formed to address
status updates and deadlines.
Public Comment:
1 Paul Mozina
2. Jarrett English - ACLU of Wisconsin
3. Grethen Schuldt - Wisconsin Justice Initiative
4. Cynthia Greenwood - Coalition for Justice
Police Department
8. FPC20005 Resolution relating to the appointment to the IT Project Coordinator
position
Analysis
Attachments: FPC Appointment - IT Project Coordinator 1.2.20
IT Proj. Coord. signed by Commissioners
Information Only
9. FPC20010 Communication relating to Leave of Absence (6 positions)
Attachments: MPD LOA
Commissioner McKenzie announced the following:
1. Public meeting with Chief Alfonso Morales
Northside Meeting- January 22, 2020
Unity Gospel House of Prayer
1747 N. 12th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
5:30 p. m.- 7:30 p.m.
Soutside Meeting-January 27, 2020
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FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Agenda January 9, 2020
UMOS
2701 S. Chase Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Commissioner McKenzie will also be present at these public meetings.
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, Room 301-B, 200 East Wells
Street, to consider the disciplinary actions or the appointment in the Police Department or to consider the
disciplinary actions in the Fire Department pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(b), Wis. Stat. for the purpose of
considering information pertaining to the dismissal, demotion, licensing or discipline of any public employee, or
pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(c), Wis. Stat. to consider employment, promotion, compensation or
performance evaluation data of any public employee over whom the Board has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility, or pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(f), Wis. Stat. to consider financial, medical, social or personal
histories of specific candidates for employment 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 pursuant to Section
19.85 (1)(g), Wis. Stat. to confer with a representative of the City Attorney's Office who will render oral or
written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the Board with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely
to become involved, if necessary. The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item
following the closed session.
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