FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

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, December 3, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-B Regular Session This is a virtual meeting that will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. 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 join the meeting for public comment can do so at: https://bit.ly/3ltrZFZ This meeting commenced at 5:37PM The Fire and Police Commission Board will meet on the following items: 1. Public Comment Comment(s) by the Public Gregory St. Arnold - Milwaukee Resident Information Only 2. FPC20424 Communication regarding disciplinary action of Police Officer (2 positions) Sponsors: THE CHAIR This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE City of Milwaukee Page 1 FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2020 3. FPC20422 Communication regarding the resignation of Office Coordinator II Sponsors: THE CHAIR This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE 4. FPC20423 Communication regarding returned to duty from a leave of absence of Police Lieutenant Sponsors: THE CHAIR This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE Consent Agenda 5. FPC20409 Resolution to approve November 19, 2020 meeting minutes Sponsors: THE CHAIR This Fire And Police Resolution was ADOPTED Unfinished Business 6. FPC20426 Resolution to vote on the appointment of a permanent Chief of Police to succeed Acting Chief Michael J. Brunson, Sr. Sponsors: THE CHAIR The Board of Commissioners of the Fire & Police Commission held a national search, which resulted in the announcement of the top six candidates. Those six candidates were interviewed by the majority of the Board and narrowed down to the top three candidates: Malik Aziz, Chris Davis, and Hoyt Mahaley. Commissioner Everett Cocroft - Vote in favor of Malik Aziz Commissioner Fred Crouther - Vote in favor of Hoyt Mahaley Commissioner Steven DeVougas - Vote in favor of Hoyt Mahaley Commissioner Angela McKenzie - Vote in favor of Malik Aziz Commissioner Anna Wilson - Vote in favor of Hoyt Mahaley Commissioner Nelson Soler - Vote in favor of Malik Aziz Votes tied 3-3. The Chair asked the commissioners one by one, for their vote in case they changed their mind. The votes remained tied 3-3. This item will be heard at the Fire and Police Commission Special Meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2020. This Fire And Police Resolution was REFERRED TO to the FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION due back on 12/10/2020 City of Milwaukee Page 2 FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2020 New Business 7. FPC20425 Resolution regarding reclassification of Emergency Communications Operator & Fire Dispatcher Sponsors: THE CHAIR Presentation of Reclassification Report: Human Resources Manager Andrea Knickerbocker of the Department of Employee Relations A motion was made by Steven DeVougas, 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 Fire Department 8. FPC20413 Resolution relating to the appointment to Assistant Fire Chief Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by Anna Wilson, 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 9. FPC20414 Resolution relating to the appointment to Battalion Chief, Fire Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by Angela McKenzie, seconded by Anna Wilson, 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 10. FPC20415 Resolution relating to the appointment to Deputy Chief, Fire Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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: 6- McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, DeVougas, and Wilson No: 0 City of Milwaukee Page 3 FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2020 11. FPC20419 Resolution relating to the contingent appointment to Fire Captain Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by Angela McKenzie, 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 12. FPC20420 Resolution relating to the contingent appointment to Fire Lieutenant (2 positions) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by Angela McKenzie, seconded by Anna Wilson, 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 13. FPC20421 Resolution relating to the reappointment request of former Fire Paramedic Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 Police Department 14. FPC20417 Resolution to promote without exam to Media Producer position Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 City of Milwaukee Page 4 FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2020 15. FPC20416 Resolution relating to the promotion to Media Producer Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 16. FPC20418 Resolution relating to the reappointment request of former Police Officer Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Everett Cocroft, that this Fire And Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cocroft, Crouther, DeVougas, and Wilson No: 2- McKenzie, and Soler Motion to Adjourn This meeting adjourned at 6:16PM 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. 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." City of Milwaukee Page 5