Police and Fire Commission

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Police and Fire Commission Thursday, March 18, 2021 6:00 PM West Allis Fire Department 7332 W. National Ave. REGULAR MEETING AND CLOSED SESSION A. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Kopplin called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm B. ROLL CALL Present (in person): Commissioners Amy Heron, Mark Manthei and Kurt Kopplin Present (Zoom): Commissioners Kimberly Cosby and Danielle Romain Also Present (in person): Fire Chief Mason Pooler, Assistant Chief Jason Schaak, A/BC Kyle Novak, Deputy Chief Armando Suarez Del Real, Firefighter Adam Livingston - Fire Department; Bridget Morawetz, Recording Secretary Also Present (Zoom): Police Chief Pat Mitchell, Deputy Chief Robert Fletcher, Deputy Chief Chris Marks - Police Department; CAO Rebecca Grill, City of West Allis C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the February 18, 2021 Regular and Closed Session Meeting Minutes On a motion made by Commissioner Kopplin and seconded by Commissioner Manthei, the minutes were approved as presented. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 5, Commissioners Kopplin, Heron, Manthei, Romain and Cosby Nay: 0 City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 4/16/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes March 18, 2021 D. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. Operations Division Report Chief Pooler stated that there were no structure fires within the City during the month of February. He noted that this had never happened in his career with the department. Chief Pooler reviewed the benchmarks and noted that the February call processing benchmark was 6% above the stated goal. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 2. EMS Bureau Report A/BC Novak noted that EMS calls were notably high given the short month of February. A/BC Novak reviewed an unusual incident included in his report. He stated that in most cases, when called to a potential choking incident, by the time of arrival, the person has already dislodged the blockage. He stated that this incident required the use of forceps to physically remove the lodged food from the patient’s throat. He stated that the patient made a full recovery from the incident. A/BC Novak briefly reviewed the benchmarks included in his report. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 3. EMS Revenue Report A/BC Novak stated that into month two of the year and EMS revenue collection is ahead of projections. He stated that MVA crash billing continues to run under budget as people continue to work from home thus creating less accidents in general. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 4. National Q Dispatch Performance Report Chief Pooler did not speak to anything contained within this report. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 5. Training Bureau Report Chief Pooler stated that February covered a lot of training exercises to include: Ø Deploying Zoll X-Series cardiac monitors; Ø Surgical and needle cricothyrotomy; Ø Large area searches City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 4/16/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes March 18, 2021 The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 6. Community Risk Reduction/Support Services Division Report Assistant Chief Schaak stated that the bureau sought out and received funding for the acquisition and use of a patient tracking software that will help to better identify at-risk patients within the city’s population. He noted that this software will be able to connect at-risk patients quickly with resources and improve the rate of enrollment into medication-assisted treatment facilities. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and report was placed on file. 7. Request for approval: Service agreement with PatientPing Software AC Schaak requested approval to move forward with a one-year service agreement with PatientPing software. He noted that the cost will be funded thru a grant provided by the West Allis Violence Free Coalition. Chief Schaak stated that after the year is over, the program will be evaluated and cost moving forward could be vetted to contract partners such as the Milwaukee VA or Aurora Advocate. A motion was made by Commissioner Heron and seconded by Commissioner Manthei to approve the service agreement as presented. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 5, Commissioners Heron, Manthei, Romain, Cosby and Kopplin Nay: 0 8. Fire Prevention Bureau Report AC Schaak stated that Lt. Patrick Schrader presented the 2021 Survive Alive program to approximately 1300 first and fourth graders. He noted that modifications were in place to ensure proper safety measures but overall a successful presentation of important, life-saving fire information. Chief Schaak stated that DC Wright participated in a virtual town hall meeting conducted by WA Central Black Student Union and spoke about his experience navigating thru high school and his successful career in the fire service. Chief Schaak also stated that in February, DC Wright’s biography was displayed by the Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs as part of the prominent local African American figures within the county initiative. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 4/16/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes March 18, 2021 9. Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Bureau Report DC Suarez Del Real stated that the MIH bureau, in conjunction with the city’s health department, assisted with administrating the COVID-19 vaccine to a number of the city’s homebound residents. He noted that depending on vaccine availability, the effort may continue in an attempt to capture this particular audience. DC Suarez Del Real noted that the MIH bureau recently added a MATC student specializing in dietetics. He stated that these visits to MIH clients will be a joint meeting to include a MIH provider as well. DC Suarez Del Real introduced MIH provider and paramedic Adam Livingston who spoke to his MIH program initiative, animal safety and Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 10. Request for approval: Business Associate Agreement with Community Medical Services DC Suarez Del Real stated that the department already has a MOU with Community Medical Services, but with the BAA in place, this would assist with the information provided to the MIH Bureau from CMM as well as provide the ability to conduct home visits for clients of CMS. He stated that the BAA had been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. A motion was made by Commissioner Manthei and seconded by Commissioner Kopplin to approve the BAA as presented. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 5, Commissioners Heron, Manthei, Romain, Cosby and Kopplin Nay: 0 11. Fire Department Financial Report Chief Pooler did not speak to anything within the financial report and it was placed on file. 12. Master Plan Performance Snapshot Chief Pooler did not speak to anything within the snapshot report and it was placed on file. 13. Discussion: Candidate for Battalion Chief introduction and interview at April meeting Commissioner’s agreed to meet with the candidate at 5:30 pm on April 15th. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 4/16/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes March 18, 2021 E. POLICE DEPARTMENT 14. Communication: Annual Report Chief Mitchell presented and briefly walked thru the police department’s 2020 Annual Report with the Commissioners. 15. Request for purchase approval: Ammunition Purchase On a motion made and seconded, the Commissioners approved the ammunition purchase request as presented. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 5, Commissioners Heron, Manthei, Romain, Cosby and Kopplin Nay: 0 16. Request for purchase approval: Patrol Squad Cars On a motion made and seconded, the Commissioners approved the patrol squad cars purchase request as presented. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 5, Commissioners Heron, Manthei, Romain, Cosby and Kopplin Nay: 0 17. Request for approval: End of probationary period - Police Officer Benjamin Budish A motion was made by Commissioner Manthei and seconded by Commissioner Heron to approve this request as presented. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 5, Commissioners Heron, Manthei, Romain, Cosby and Kopplin Nay: 0 18. Request for approval: End of probationary period - Police Officer Eric French A motion was made by Commissioner Manthei and seconded by Commissioner Heron to approve this request as presented. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 5, Commissioners Heron, Manthei, Romain, Cosby and Kopplin Nay: 0 19. Police Department Financial Report DC Fletcher did not speak to anything within the financial report and it was placed on file. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 4/16/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes March 18, 2021 20. Monthly Performance Report DC Fletcher stated that all police department employees were offered the COVID-19 vaccination and he noted that approximately 65% of the department has been fully vaccinated to date. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 21. Patrol Activity Report DC Fletcher spoke to the continuing issue of catalytic converter thefts with the city and surrounding areas. He noted that efforts continue to break this theft ring and a number of offenders have been arrested, but the problem is very persistent. DC Fletcher recognized a number of officers who received letters of thanks recently: Ø Officer Lonnie Christianson Ø Officer Daniel Foy Ø Officers Kevyn Mussatti, Adam Niemuth, Jason Komorowski and Jesse Maxwell The Commissioners requested that DC Fletcher thank the officers on their behalf. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 22. Communications Activity Report DC Fletcher did not speak to anything within this report and it was placed on file. 23. Community Services Bureau Report DC Fletcher did not speak to anything within this report and it was placed on file. 24. Criminal Investigations Unit Activity Report DC Fletcher reviewed two homicide cases that were highlighted in this report. He stated that the department responded to a stabbing incident in the early morning hours on February 18, 2021. He noted that the victim had been fatally stabbed by an acquaintance who was still on premise. The suspect was quickly arrested and has been charged with first degree intentional homicide. DC Fletcher then shared a cold case homicide from 2019 that thru genealogical DNA testing, a suspect was developed and was found to be living in the City of West Allis. He stated that Detective Caleb Porter led the City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 4/16/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes March 18, 2021 investigation with this new information and a suspect was arrested. DC Fletcher stated that the arrested suspect confessed to the crime and is now facing appropriate charges. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 25. Tavern Violations Report DC Fletcher did not speak to anything within this report and it was placed on file. 26. Training Report DC Fletcher did not speak to anything within this report and it was placed on file. F. POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION 27. PFC Financial Report The report was placed on file. 28. Closed Session: Discussion and development of questions as it relates to the Board of Police and Fire Commission interviews of selected recruit candidates for the police and fire departments. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 4/16/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes March 18, 2021 G. CLOSED SESSION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners of the City of West Allis will, upon conclusion of open session, consider and vote on a motion to convene in closed session at said time and place to discuss and develop questions for the Police and Fire Commission interviews of selected recruit candidates for the police and fire departments. A closed session for the above purpose is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wis. Stats. which permits a governmental body upon motion duly made and carried, to convene in closed session for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Immediately upon completion of the closed session, the Board of Police and Fire Commission will reconvene in open session at said time and place to consider any other matters on the agenda. On a motion made and seconded, the meeting convened into closed session at 7:30 pm. On a motion made and seconded, the meeting reconvened into open session at 8:41 am H. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 8:42 pm City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 4/16/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes March 18, 2021 All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. In order for the general public to make comments at the committee meetings, the individual(s) must be scheduled (as an appearance) with the chair of the committee or the appropriate staff contact; otherwise, the meeting of the committee is a working session for the committee itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to committee members, the mayor, other alderpersons, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits. City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 4/16/2021