FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 19, 2020
Minutes
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Minutes - Final
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Nelson Soler – Chair
Angela McKenzie,– Vice-Chair
Commissioners Ann Wilson, Fred Crouther, Steven DeVougas,
Everett Cocroft,
Program Assistant I: Elizabeth Moore (414) 286-5185
Program Assistant I: Jasmine Agrait (414) 286-5047
Fax: (414) 286-5050, Email: fpc@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, November 19, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
Regular Session - Amended
This is a virtual meeting that will be conducted via GoToWebinar. Those wishing to view the
proceedings are encouraged to do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live
Stream 1.
Present: 6 - McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, DeVougas, Wilson
Those wishing to speak should register to do so at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5118871352156696590
File number FPC20406 has been removed from the agenda. 11/17/2020 4:33p.m.
This meeting commenced at 5:55PM
The Fire and Police Commission Board will meet on the following items:
1. Public Comment
Comment(s) by the Public
Paul Mozina
Information Only
2. FPC20400 Communication regarding the termination of Firefighter
This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE
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3. FPC20401 Communication regarding the resignation of Fire Dispatcher
This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE
4. FPC20405 Communication regarding the disciplinary action of Police Officer
This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE
Consent Agenda
5. FPC20402 Resolution to approve November 5, 2020 meeting minutes
A motion was made by Anna Wilson, seconded by Steven DeVougas, that this
Fire And Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, DeVougas, and Wilson
No: 0
6. FPC20403 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 010 - Absences
The Fire and Police Commission Compliance Auditor John McNally, provided a brief
overview regarding this item. "The changes are in recognition of the pandemic. Their
essentially allowing members to use accrued absence time as well as Family Medical
Leave of Absence (FMLA) time, not only to care for themselves if they become ill, but
also their families".
Acting Chief Michael J. Brunson clarified that this Standard Operating Procedure only
allows civilian members to do so.
A motion was made by Anna Wilson, seconded by Angela McKenzie, that this
Fire And Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, DeVougas, and Wilson
No: 0
7. FPC20404 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 080 - Family
Medical Leave Act and Other Leaves
A motion was made by Anna Wilson, seconded by Steven DeVougas, that this
Fire And Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, DeVougas, and Wilson
No: 0
Fire Department
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8. FPC20399 Resolution relating to the appointments to Acting Assistant Chief and
Acting Deputy Chief
A motion was made by Steven DeVougas, seconded by Anna Wilson, that this
Fire And Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- McKenzie, Crouther, Soler, DeVougas, and Wilson
No: 0
Absent: 1- Cocroft
9. FPC20395 Resolution relating to the appointment to Battalion Chief, Fire
A motion was made by Angela McKenzie, seconded by Everett Cocroft, that
this Fire And Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- McKenzie, Cocroft, Soler, DeVougas, and Wilson
No: 0
Absent: 1- Crouther
10. FPC20396 Resolution relating to the appointment to Deputy Chief, Fire
A motion was made by Steven DeVougas, seconded by Anna Wilson, that this
Fire And Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- McKenzie, Cocroft, Soler, DeVougas, and Wilson
No: 0
Absent: 1- Crouther
11. FPC20397 Resolution relating to contingent appointment to Fire Captain (2
positions)
A motion was made by Steven DeVougas, seconded by Everett Cocroft, that
this Fire And Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, DeVougas, and Wilson
No: 0
12. FPC20398 Resolution relating to contingent appointment to Fire Lieutenant (2
positions)
A motion was made by Anna Wilson, seconded by Angela McKenzie, that this
Fire And Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, DeVougas, and Wilson
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No: 0
Motion to Adjourn
A motion was made by Anna Wilson, seconded by Angela McKenzie for this meeting
to be ADJOURNED.
This meeting adjourned at 6:15PM
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language
interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Fire and Police Commission ADA
Coordinator at 414-286-5072, 414-286-5050 (fax), 414-286-2960 (TDD), or by writing to the Coordinator at Fire and Police
Commission, Milwaukee City Hall, Room 705, 200 East Wells Street, Milwaukee WI 53202.
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East Wells Street, to consider
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, and pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stat. to consider employment,
promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has
jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, and to the extent applicable, 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, and pursuant to
Section 19.85 (1) (g) Wis. Stats. 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.
The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session.
This notice is being made pursuant to Section 19.84 (3) Wis. Stats., "Public Notice of every meeting...shall be given at least 24
hours prior to the commencement of such meeting unless for good cause such notice is impossible or impractical, in which
case shorter notice may be given, but in no case may the notice be provided less than two hours in advance of the meeting."
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Agenda
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Agenda - Final
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Nelson Soler – Chair
Angela McKenzie,– Vice-Chair
Commissioners Ann Wilson, Fred Crouther, Steven DeVougas,
Everett Cocroft,
Program Assistant I: Elizabeth Moore (414) 286-5185
Program Assistant I: Jasmine Agrait (414) 286-5047
Fax: (414) 286-5050, Email: fpc@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, November 19, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
Regular Session - Amended
This is a virtual meeting that will be conducted via GoToWebinar. Those wishing to view the
proceedings are encouraged to do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 1.
Those wishing to speak should register to do so at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5118871352156696590
File number FPC20406 has been removed from the agenda. 11/17/2020 4:33p.m.
The Fire and Police Commission Board will meet on the following items:
1. Public Comment
Comment(s) by the Public
Information Only
2. FPC20400 Communication regarding the termination of Firefighter
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. FPC20401 Communication regarding the resignation of Fire Dispatcher
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. FPC20405 Communication regarding the disciplinary action of Police Officer
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Consent Agenda
5. FPC20402 Resolution to approve November 5, 2020 meeting minutes
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. FPC20403 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 010 - Absences
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. FPC20404 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 080 - Family Medical
Leave Act and Other Leaves
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Fire Department
8. FPC20399 Resolution relating to the appointments to Acting Assistant Chief and
Acting Deputy Chief
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. FPC20395 Resolution relating to the appointment to Battalion Chief, Fire
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. FPC20396 Resolution relating to the appointment to Deputy Chief, Fire
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. FPC20397 Resolution relating to contingent appointment to Fire Captain (2 positions)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. FPC20398 Resolution relating to contingent appointment to Fire Lieutenant (2
positions)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Motion to Adjourn
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or
auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Fire and Police Commission ADA Coordinator at
414-286-5072, 414-286-5050 (fax), 414-286-2960 (TDD), or by writing to the Coordinator at Fire and Police Commission, Milwaukee City
Hall, Room 705, 200 East Wells Street, Milwaukee WI 53202.
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East Wells Street, to consider 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, and pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stat. to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance
evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, and to the extent
applicable, 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, and pursuant to Section 19.85 (1) (g) Wis. Stats. 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. The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session.
This notice is being made pursuant to Section 19.84 (3) Wis. Stats., "Public Notice of every meeting...shall be given at least 24 hours prior
to the commencement of such meeting unless for good cause such notice is impossible or impractical, in which case shorter notice may
be given, but in no case may the notice be provided less than two hours in advance of the meeting."
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