Police and Fire Commission (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:45 p.m.)

POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION Agenda *Special Meeting WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31st, 2024–4:45 PM GOVERNMENT CENTER ROOM 204 Video Call Link: Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: : 228 990 772 003 Passcode: FmbWBt Dial In Option: +1 872-242-8028; Phone Conference ID: 830 270 561# ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ MEMBERS: Arthur Gil de Lamadrid, Maria Cuzzo, Tom Johnson, Akela Lloyd, Brett Foote COUNCIL REP: Brent Fennessey 1 CALL TO ORDER 2 ROLL CALL 3 RECOGNITION OF NOTICE TO PUBLIC 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Police and Fire Commission Meeting held 01/10/2024) 5 POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES 6 NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Approve new Police Officer exam plan 6.2 Approve Police Officer certified hire list 6.3 Approve Firefighter certified hire list 7 ADJOURNMENT Notice is hereby given that a majority of the members of the Common Council may be present at the meeting, and although this may constitute a quorum of the Common Council, the Council will not take any action at this meeting. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the public meeting process, please call (715) 395-7200 by 4:30 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled meeting date (OR dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service). The City will attempt to accommodate any request depending on the amount of notice received. In compliance with Wisconsin Open Meetings Law, this agenda was posted on 01/26/2024 at the following locations: Superior Government Center, Douglas County Courthouse, and online at https://www.ci.superior.wi.us/agendacenter. It was also emailed to the Superior Telegram and the Superior Public Library. Police and Fire Commission Agenda 01/31/2024; page 1 of 1 POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION Minutes January 10th, 2024 Regular Meeting The meeting was called to order by Tom Johnson at 4:53 pm on January 10th, 2024 in Government Center Room 204.. 1 CALL TO ORDER 2 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Akela Lloyd (started out virtual then physically joined meeting), Tom Johnson, Brett Foote* ABSENT: Arthur Gil de Lamadrid, Maria Cuzzo CITY STAFF PRESENT: HR Director Janigo, Police Chief Alexander, Fire Chief Vollbrecht, Councilor Brent Fennessey, Nikki Kalan *Attended Virtually 3 RECOGNITION OF NOTICE TO PUBLIC 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 Police and Fire Commission (Meeting held 11/15/23) Motion by Brett Foote, second by Tom Johnson, and carried to approve the minutes from 11/15/2023. 5 POLICE AND FIRE UPDATES Chief Alexander states this will be his last Police and Fire Commission meeting as he will be retiring in a couple weeks. He reflects on his time with the Superior Police Department over the last 25+ years. Comments made by members in the room to thank Chief Alexander for his time and service to the community. Chief Vollbrecht states the Fire Department has one new Firefighter starting on January 17th; he previously worked for Cloquet Fire Department. Toys for Tots was held last month with headquarters being the distribution center; this year was a huge success with monetary donations allowing for more technology gifts than in previous years. The Fire Department has met with different architects regarding a remodel to station 3; they will be selecting a bid soon. 6 NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Communication from Local 74 President Received and filed. 6.2 Letter from Chief Alexander – Completion of Probation, Katie Foerst 6.3 Letter from Chief Vollbrecht – Completion of Probation, Stephen Miner 6.4 Letter from Chief Vollbrecht- Completion of Probation, Jon Webber 6.5 Letter from Chief Vollbrecht – Completion of Probation, Brandon Cardenas Motion to bundle items 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, and 6.5 and receive and file by Akela Lloyd, second by Brett Foote. Motion carried. Page 1 of 2 6.6 Update PFC Rules regarding process for lateral candidates (documents attached) Motion by Akela Lloyd, second by Tom Johnson, and carried to approve. 6.7 Update on Firefighter and Police Officer hiring process HR Director Janigo states there were 12 applicants for the Police Officer process, but only 10 applicants met the requirements. This includes one lateral applicant. The Fire Department received 17 applications on this current process, and they will have 16 interviews as one applicant did not pass the written test. 6.8 Review Firefighter and Police Officer interview questions (refer to closed session) Motion to go into closed session at 5:16 by Akela Lloyd, second by Brett Foote. Motion to go back into open session at 5:32 by Akela Lloyd, second by Brett Foote. 7 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Akela Lloyd, second by Brett Foote, and carried to adjourn at 5:32 PM. Submitted by Nikki Kalan Page 2 of 2