Police and Fire Commission

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Police and Fire Commission Thursday, May 20, 2021 6:00 PM West Allis Police Department 11301 W. Lincoln Ave. REGULAR MEETING AND CLOSED SESSION A. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Kopplin called the meeting to order at 5:59 pm B. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Amy Heron, Mark Manthei, Danielle Romain, Leverette Baldwin and Kurt Kopplin Also Present: Fire Chief Mason Pooler, Assistant Chief Jason Schaak, Deputy Chief Armando Suarez Del Real, Lieutenant Jesse Schwark - Fire Department; Police Chief Patrick Mitchell - Police Department C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the April 15, 2021 Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Manthei and seconded by Commissioner Romain to approve the April 15, 2021 Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 5, Commissioners Kopplin, Heron, Romain, Manthei and Baldwin Nay: 0 City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 6/18/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes May 20, 2021 D. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. Communication: 2020 Annual Report Chief Pooler presented the Commissioners a hard copy of the department’s 2020 annual report. He stated that if there were any questions relative to the information contained within the report, to please contact him directly. 2. Operations Division Report Chief Pooler reviewed the two calls contained within this report. He stated that there was no determined cause for the fire on S 97th St., however, it was determined that the garage fire on W. Manor Park Drive was due to an unattended and malfunctioning propane grill. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 3. EMS Bureau Report Chief Pooler stated that EMS calls continue to increase as the year progresses due to vaccination availability and more people out and about in general. Chief Pooler reviewed the highlighted calls contained within the report, spotlighting a call that involved creative thinking on the part of the responding team in order to remove the patient from the incident location by using the department’s mini off-road ambulance vehicle. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 4. EMS Revenue Report Chief Pooler did not speak to anything included in this report and it was placed on file. 5. QPR Monthly Report Chief Pooler did not speak to anything included in this report and it was placed on file. 6. Training Bureau Report Chief Pooler stated that the training bureau is finishing up with the joint training academy and all our recent recruits will begin their 24-hour duty shifts starting on May 23rd. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 6/18/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes May 20, 2021 7. Community Risk Reduction/Support Services Division Report Assistant Chief Jason Schaak stated that the CRR division, in conjunction with MCW and Froedtert, applied for a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) Grant. AC Schaak stated that the award amount would by $500,000 annually for five years and would be used to establish outreach teams dedicated to opioid treatment and recovery services. AC Schaak stated that partnering with these two entities as well as already established Business Associate Agreements with various agencies will allow access to these types of high-risk individuals and hopefully provide them the help and treatment needed. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 8. Fire Prevention Bureau Report AC Schaak stated that on June 5th, the Fire Prevention Bureau will be conducting their first smoke/CO install event since 2019. He stated that MIH personnel will also be available to provide COVID vaccination shots. He stated that this install will focus on various areas around all three stations as well as surrounding trailer parks. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 9. Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Bureau Report Deputy Chief Armando Suarez Del Real recognized MIH Lieutenant Chris Williams for going above and beyond on recent call. He stated that a crew was recently dispatched to attend to a 6-month old baby in respiratory distress. After arriving and assessing the child, it was determined that where the baby was sleeping was not conducive to breathing properly. DC Suarez Del Real stated that LT Williams took the time to talk with the mother afterwards relative to co-sleeping dangers as well as set-up a pack-n-play the Mother had but wasn’t sure how to set up properly. DC Suarez Del Real stated that the role in MIH is often more than administering medical assistance, as was the case here. The Commissioners had not additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 10. Request for approval: Service agreement for Paramedic Transition Project A motion was made by Commissioner Baldwin and seconded by Commissioner Manthei to approve the service agreement request as presented by Assistant Chief Schaak. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 5, Commissioners Heron, Baldwin, Manthei, Romain and Kopplin Nay: 0 City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 6/18/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes May 20, 2021 11. Fire Department Financial Report Chief Pooler did not speak to anything included in this report and it was placed on file. 12. Master Plan Performance Snapshot Chief Pooler did not speak to anything included in this report and it was placed on file. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 6/18/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes May 20, 2021 E. POLICE DEPARTMENT 13. Request for approval: Extension of current Police Officer eligibility list A motion was made by Commissioner Romain and seconded by Commissioner Heron to approve this request as presented by Chief Mitchell. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 5, Commissioners Heron, Manthei, Baldwin, Romain and Kopplin Nay: 0 14. Police Department Financial Report Chief Mitchell stated that budget numbers to date are as to be expected. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 15. Monthly Performance Report Chief Mitchell stated that the applicant for the part-time SRO (school resource officer) position pulled out of the process so another recruitment process will take place. Chief Mitchell stated that if it is not successful, the position would be filled thru current staffing and OT incurred would be reimbursable via the schools. Chief Mitchell stated that the summer bike patrol program has been implemented and three officers recently attended and completed a police bike training course. He stated that officer bike patrols are helpful to engage the community during the summer months and will be used during night-time hours thru the run of the 2021 State Fair. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 16. Patrol Activity Report Chief Mitchell spoke briefly about an incident that occurred at City Hall recently. He stated that an individual was arrested after engaging in lewd actions as well as yelling profanities as staff were walking into the building. He noted that the man had been located, arrested and issued a citation relative to his actions. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 17. Communications Activity Report Chief Mitchell did not speak to anything included in this report and it was placed on file. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 6/18/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes May 20, 2021 18. Community Services Bureau Report Chief Mitchell did not speak to anything included in this report and it was placed on file. 19. Criminal Investigations Unit Activity Report Chief Mitchell spoke to two non-fatal shootings that occurred in West Allis. The first non-fatal shooting was a road rage incident that took place on Greenfield Avenue. The victim was injured after the offenders shot at the vehicle and the bullet went thru the passenger door. Chief Mitchell stated that the two offenders were apprehended and have been charged accordingly. Chief Mitchell stated that the other non-fatal shooting took place after an argument between two males escalated with one shooting the other in the back and leg area. Chief Mitchell stated that the shooter was apprehended later that day and has been charged appropriately. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 20. Tavern Violation Report Chief Mitchell did not speak to anything included in this report and it was placed on file. 21. Training Report Chief Mitchell stated that two Officers hired in January have completed their certification process thru MATC and are now in six weeks of in-house training. They are expected to begin their field training later this summer. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 6/18/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes May 20, 2021 F. POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION 22. Introduction of PFC Commissioner, Leverett Baldwin Commissioner Kopplin introduced the board’s newly appointed Commissioner, Leverette Baldwin. Commissioner Baldwin stated that he is a life-long West Allis resident and was in fact, part of the first graduating class from Nathan Hale High School. He then went on to give a brief overview of his professional background and stated that he is looking forward to participating on the board and working with the fire and police departments. 23. PFC Financial Report The PFC financial report was presented and placed on file. 24. Discussion: Election of PFC Board Positions On a motion made and seconded, Kurt Kopplin was nominated and accepted the position of President of the Police and Commission Board. On a motion made and seconded, Mark Manthei was nominated and accepted the position of Vice President of the Police and Fire Commission Board. On a motion made and seconded, Danielle Romain was nominated and accepted the position of Secretary of the Police and Fire Commission Board. 25. Discussion: Zoom call-in moving forward A brief discussion ensued relative to using Zoom going forward for meetings and it was agreed at this time, to hold the meetings on-site at either Police or Fire as dictated by the month. Commissioner Kopplin reminded all that even months, the meeting would be at Fire and odd months at Police. It was stated that Zoom would remain an option if absolutely necessary and on a case-by-case situation. 26. Closed Session: Review and discuss the disciplinary actions relative to a West Allis Firefighter 27. Request for approval: Disciplinary actions of Firefighter as discussed and presented to PFC Commissioners in closed session. A motion was made by Commissioner Kopplin and seconded by Commissioner Romain to approve the disciplinary actions as presented by Chief Pooler in closed session. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 5, Commissioners Heron, Baldwin, Manthei, Romain and Kopplin Nay: 0 City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 6/18/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes May 20, 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 review and discuss the disciplinary actions relative to a West Allis Firefighter. A closed session for the above purpose is authorized pursuant to the provision of Section 19.85(b)(f) and (e) of the Wis. Stats., to consider dismissal, demotion, licensing or discipline of any public employee or person licensed by a board or commission or the investigation of charges against such persons, and to consider financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigations of charges against specific persons except where par.(b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations. 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 the disciplinary action and any other matters on the agenda. On a motion made and seconded, the meeting convened into closed session at 7:23 pm Closed session agenda item discussed. On a motion made and seconded, the meeting reconvened into open session at 7:54 pm H. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 6/18/2021 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes May 20, 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 6/18/2021