Police and Fire Commission
Regular MeetingWauwatosa, WI · June 26, 2024
Minutes
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Police and Fire Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:30 PM Committee Room #1 and Zoom:
https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/85484698352,
Meeting ID: 854 8469 8352
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Long called the meeting to order at 4:31 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present 5 Commissioner, Chair Danielle Long
Commissioner Greg Leahy
Commissioner Phillip Morris
Commissioner Victor Plantinga
Commissioner Stan Stojkovic
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes of the May 15, 2024, regular meeting 24-0964
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Phillip Morris
SECONDER: Victor Plantinga
CORRESPONDENCE
None
REPORT OF THE POLICE CHIEF
Jams MacGillis, Police Chief, presented.
1. Operational Updates 24-0968
A. Staffing updates
· Authorized 110, at 87 active and 9 inactive (due to training, military
and light duty), Hiring process is again underway, some applicants do
not meet the standards are removed from the process
B. Crime statistics
· Burglary down 21% from last year, Motor Vehicle thefts down 19%
from last year
2. Support Services 24-0971
A. Sergeant promotion - P.O. Schwabenlander
· See attached documents
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3. B. Detective promotion process - August 24-0969
· Detective promotion process-initiated written, Supervisor evaluation,
seniority (all outlined in WPOA contract)
4. Administrative Bureau 24-0970
· Hiring processes - Front desk Office Assistant, Dispatcher, Community
Service Officer, Parking Specialist
REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF
James Case, Fire Chief, presented.
1. Operational Updates 24-0962
A. Monthly call volume
· 912 calls in May 2024
· 4167 total in 2024, 4064 same period in 2023
B. Significant incidents
· Commercial building fire - 560 N 108th Street - 5/17/2024
· Residential fire - 1928 Wauwatosa Avenue - 5/26/24
C. Shared services
· Continue RNC planning
2. Administrative Updates 24-0963
A. Personnel actions
· 12 recruits graduated from JFTA
· 2 paramedic students returning August
· Currently +1 staffing
· Notified of 2 retirements: HEO Shepherd 7/6/2024 and Capt. Boesl
7/13
· Significant FMLA in 2024 (over 2,300 hours)
o 10 for childbirth
B. Assistant Fire Chief promotional process
· One internal applicant, interviewed on 5/8/2024; made offer
· Battalion Chief Blair turned down the position
· Considering next steps
C. Union contract status
· Mediation on 8/7/2024
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Stojkovic, seconded by Plantinga, to convene into closed session at 4:45 PM pursuant to Wis . Stat. 19.85 (1)(c),
considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, and may reconvene into open session . Motion passed
unanimously.
1. Interviews of candidates for Police Officer position 24-0972
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Interviews of candidates for Police Officer positions - 1
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION TO CERTIFY ELIGIBILITY LIST
Motion to return to open session at 5:31 P.M. by Leahy, seconded by Morris.
A motion to certify the eligibility list was made by Morris, seconded by Plantinga . Motion passed unanimously. The list was
approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:39 P.M.
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Agenda
7725 W. North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Police and Fire Commission
Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:30 PM Committee Room #1 and Zoom:
https://servetosa.zoom.us/j/85484698352,
Meeting ID: 854 8469 8352
Regular Meeting
HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may observe the meeting in-person or via Zoom at the link above. To access the
Zoom meeting via phone, call 1-312-626-6799 and enter the Meeting ID.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes of the May 15, 2024, regular meeting 24-0964
CORRESPONDENCE
REPORT OF THE POLICE CHIEF
1. Operational Updates 24-0968
A. Staffing updates
B. Crime statistics
2. Support Services 24-0971
A. Sergeant promotion - P.O. Schwabenlander
3. B. Detective promotion process - August 24-0969
4. Administrative Bureau 24-0970
A. Hiring processes - Front desk Office Assistant, Dispatcher,
Community Service Officer, Parking Specialist
REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF
1. Operational Updates 24-0962
A. Monthly call volume
B. Significant incidents
C. Shared services
2. Administrative Updates 24-0963
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A. Personnel actions
B. Assistant Fire Chief promotional process
C. Union contract status
CLOSED SESSION
For the below item(s), the Commission may convene into closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1)(c),
considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public
employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. The
Commission may reconvene into open session to consider the balance of the agenda.
1. Interviews of candidates for Police Officer positions 24-0972
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION TO CERTIFY ELIGIBILITY LIST
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY
Persons with a disability who need assistance to participate in this meeting should call the City Clerk's office at (414) 479-8917 or send an email to
tclerk@wauwatosa.net, with as much advance notice as possible.
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