Western Lakes Fire District’s Fire Board or Commission

Western Lakes Fire Commission November 7, 2024 Call to Order • Chris Kadow called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Commissioners present were Chris Kadow, Mike Miller, Susan Marshall, Scott Kussow, and Matt Yunk. Proof of Notice • Chief Bowen announced that the notice was posted November 6, 2024 at 11:57 a.m. in accordance with open meeting laws. Pledge of Allegiance • Chris Kadow led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes • A motion by Scott Kussow seconded by Susan Marshall to approve meeting minutes from the April 17, 2024 Fire Commission Meeting. Motion carried. Presentation • Chief Bowen provided the Fire Commission with an update of the District’s operations, staffing, and budget. Closed Session • Chris Kadow announced that the Fire Commission will convene into closed session pursuant to section 19.85(1)(c), Wisconsin State Statutes, “To consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation of the District’s part time and full-time employees, over which the Fire Commission exercises responsibility”. (Discuss Eligibility Pool for Firefighter/Paramedic and options related to the same) The Fire Commission will reconvene into open session at the conclusion of the closed session and, if appropriate, take action related to matters discussed during closed session. • At 5:21 p.m. Susan Marshall made a motion for the Fire Commission to convened into closed session by role call vote and was seconded by Scott Kussow. Fire Commission proceeded to closed session by roll call vote unanimously. • The Fire Commission will reconvene into open session at the conclusion of the closed session. Open Session • At 5:47 p.m. a motion by Susan Marshall seconded by Scott Kussow for the Fire Commission reconvened into open session. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion/Action – Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility Pool • Chief Bowen provided an update to the commission that an assessment center and interviews were held in October for the position of firefighter/paramedic. The Chief presented candidates that have successfully completed the assessment center and favorable background investigation to be validated by the Commission and create an eligibility pool. Upon receiving conditional offers of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a medical physical, professional physical, and psychological examination. • A motion was made by Scott Kussow and seconded by Susan Marshall to create an eligibility pool as recommended by the Chief for the position of firefighter/paramedic and authorize the Chief to make offers of employment to eligible candidates at his discretion. Motion carried unanimously. November 7, 2024 Fire Commission Meeting.docx Page 1 of 2 Adjournment • A motion was made by Susan Marshall and seconded by Scott Kussow to adjourn the meeting at 5:52 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. November 7, 2024 Fire Commission Meeting.docx Page 2 of 2