FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 20, 2021
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, Everett Cocroft,
and Amanda Avalos
Executive Director: Leon Todd (414) 286-5000
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, May 20, 2021 6:00 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
Regular Session
5/19/2021 Time Change Made to 6:00 p.m.
Present: 4 - Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler
Absent: 2 - McKenzie, Wilson
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.
Those wishing to join the meeting for public comment can do so at:
https://bit.ly/2Q8sufi
The meeting commenced at 6:30 p.m.
1. FPC21162 Public Comments
1. Lorraine Lathen
2. Omar
Consent Agenda
2. FPC21154 Resolution to approve the May 6, 2021, meeting minutes
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
3. FPC21155 Resolution to approve the request for the Heavy Equipment Operator
Examination and Eligibility List
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
4. FPC21157 Resolution to approve the request for the Building Maintenance
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Supervisor II Examination and Eligibility List
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
5. FPC21110 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 630-Vehicle Thefts,
Prior Authority Vehicle Use, and Theft by Fraud
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
New Business
6. FPC21164 Resolution to increase residence preference points for applicants to the
Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department
This Fire and Police Resolution was REFERRED TO the FPC TESTING AND
RECRUITING COMMITTEE which will meet on 7/8/2021
7. FPC21149 Resolution relating to the Fire Chief Selection Process
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Amanda Avalos, that
Acting Fire Chief Aaron Lipski be appointed to the position of Fire Chief for the
City of Milwaukee Fire Department to serve the remaining term of former Fire
Chief Mark Rohlfing, which term will end May 17, 2022. This motion PREVAILED
by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Absent: 2- McKenzie, and Wilson
8. FPC21161 Communication from the FPC Executive Director on department
operations
This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE
9. FPC21165 Communication from FPC staff regarding recruitment efforts and
demographic data related to testing and hiring processes for the
Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department
This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE
Fire Department
10. FPC21156 Resolution to approve the temporary appointment to the Business
Finance Manager position
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- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
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Absent: 2- McKenzie, and Wilson
Police Department
11. FPC21158 Resolution to approve the promotions to the Captain of Police position
(2)
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- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Absent: 2- McKenzie, and Wilson
12. FPC21160 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Crime and Intelligence
Manager position
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- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Absent: 2- McKenzie, and Wilson
13. FPC21159 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Emergency Vehicle
Equipment Installer position
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- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Absent: 2- McKenzie, and Wilson
Motion to Adjourn
Fred Crouther motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Amanda Avalos. All in
favor. None opposed. This motion prevailed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:31.p.m.
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The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East
Wells Street, on the promotions in the Police Department or the appointment in the Fire Department,
pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(c) Wis. Stats. to consider employment, promotion, compensation or
performance evaluation data of any public employee over whom the Board has jurisdiction or
exercises responsibility.
The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session.
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 706A, 200 East Wells Street, Milwaukee WI 53202.
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, Everett Cocroft, and
Amanda Avalos
Executive Director: Leon Todd (414) 286-5000
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, May 20, 2021 6:00 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
Regular Session
5/19/2021 Time Change Made to 6:00 p.m.
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.
Those wishing to join the meeting for public comment can do so at:
https://bit.ly/2Q8sufi
1. FPC21162 Public Comments
Attachments: C. Williamson
E. Schmitt
J. Moorebeck
Standard Operating Procedures-Body Worn Cameras 1
Standard Operating Procedures-Body Worn Cameras-2
Standard Operating Procedures-Body Worn Cameras-3
Consent Agenda
2. FPC21154 Resolution to approve the May 6, 2021, meeting minutes
3. FPC21155 Resolution to approve the request for the Heavy Equipment Operator
Examination and Eligibility List
Attachments: MFD Request HEQOP Exam and Eligibility List
4. FPC21157 Resolution to approve the request for the Building Maintenance Supervisor
II Examination and Eligibility List
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Attachments: MPD BMSII Exam and Eligibility List Request
5. FPC21110 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 630-Vehicle Thefts,
Prior Authority Vehicle Use, and Theft by Fraud
Attachments: UPDATED PUBLIC - REDACTED CLEAN 630 - VEHICLE THEFTS PRIOR AUTHORITY VEHIC
UPDATED PUBLIC - REDACTED ROLL CALL 630 - VEHICLE THEFTS PRIOR AUTHORITY VE
New Business
6. FPC21164 Resolution to increase residence preference points for applicants to the
Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department
7. FPC21149 Resolution relating to the Fire Chief Selection Process
Attachments: Kennedy Letter of Support for Aaron Lipski
Fletcher and Metcalfe Support Letter- Lipski
Sexton Letter of Support for Lipski
Barrett Support Letter for Lipski
Belott Support Letter for Lipski
CA Letter of Support for Aaron Lipski
Chang Support Letter for Aaron Lipski
CoMFTA Letter of Support for Aaron Lipski
Foley letter of support for Aaron Lipski
MBFF Recommendation letter for Aaron Lipski
MCSAP Letter of Support for Aaron Lipski
Robinson Support Letter-Lipski
Guerrero Support Letter-Lipski
Kowalik Support Letter- Lipski
Lucas Support Letter-Lipski
Alderwoman Zamarripa Support Letter for Chief Lipski
8. FPC21161 Communication from the FPC Executive Director on department
operations
Attachments: FPC Executive Director update report 5.20.21 Final
9. FPC21165 Communication from FPC staff regarding recruitment efforts and
demographic data related to testing and hiring processes for the
Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department
Fire Department
10. FPC21156 Resolution to approve the temporary appointment to the Business Finance
Manager position
Attachments: MFD BFM Job Description-YR
MFD Temp Appt to Business Finance Mgr-YR
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Police Department
11. FPC21158 Resolution to approve the promotions to the Captain of Police position (2)
Attachments: MPD Promotion - Capt of Police JO
MPD Promotion - Capt of Police PP
Galilee Unsupportive of Lt. JO Promotion
12. FPC21160 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Crime and Intelligence
Manager position
Attachments: MPD Promotion - CI Mgr AG
13. FPC21159 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Emergency Vehicle
Equipment Installer position
Attachments: MPD EVEI Appointment -CH
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East Wells
Street, on the promotions in the Police Department or the appointment in the Fire Department, pursuant to
Section 19.85 (1)(c) Wis. Stats. to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation
data of any public employee over whom the Board has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session.
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 706A,
200 East Wells Street, Milwaukee WI 53202.
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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