Police and Fire Commission

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Police and Fire Commission Thursday, April 21, 2022 6:00 PM West Allis Fire Department 7332 W. National Ave. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Manthei called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm B. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Amy Heron, Mark Manthei and Danielle Romain Excused: Commissioners Kurt Kopplin and Lev Baldwin Also Present: Police Chief Pat Mitchell, Deputy Chief Chris Marks - Police Department; Fire Chief Mason Pooler, Deputy Chief Kyle Novak, Lieutenant Jesse Schwark - Fire Department; City Administrator Rebecca Grill - City of West Allis; Bridget Morawetz, Recording Secretary C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the March 17, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes as well as the April 13, 2022 Special and Closed Session Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Heron and seconded by Commissioner Manthei to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 3, Commissioners Amy Heron, Mark Manthei and Danielle Romain Nay: 0 City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 5/20/2022 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes April 21, 2022 D. POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. Request for Approval: Police Officer Eligibility Lists Chief Mitchell requested approval to establish two eligibility lists after the recruitment and internet process the was recently concluded. He stated that one would consist of those candidates currently a law enforcement officer and the other for those not and would need to attend the police academy. He noted from those two lists, open positions would then be filled. A motion was made by Commissioner Heron and seconded by Commissioner Romain to approve these lists as presented. The motion was carried by the following votes: Aye: 3, Commissioners Heron, Manthei and Romain Nay: 0 2. Communication: Update on contract negotiations Chief Mitchell stated that contract negotiations with the union have begun and after the first meeting, union officers have requested mediation. Chief Mitchell stated that administration has provided a number of available dates to schedule mediation talks but have not had a response from union officers to date. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments. 3. Police Department Financial Report Chief Mitchell did not speak to anything contained in the financial reports. 4. Monthly Performance Report Chief Mitchell shared with the Commissioners that at the behest of Alderwoman Grisham, the Community Services unit is researching possible funding to establish a door alarm program. This door alarm program would alert families or caregivers if an at-risk patient exited their residence unexpectedly or without appropriate supervision. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 5. Patrol Bureau Activity Report Chief Mitchell reviewed a stabbing incident that took place on South 70 street. He noted that a resident was attacked by his garage and sustained lacerations to his head and left hand. Chief Mitchell stated that the suspect then fled the scene. Chief Mitchell stated that the suspect was identified by a local business owner and was arrested and charged accordingly. Chief Mitchell stated that alcohol compliance checks have been reinstated and performed randomly by second shift officers. He noted that a number of City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 5/20/2022 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes April 21, 2022 business were cited for selling to a minor. Lastly, a discussion ensued between the Commissioners and Chief Mitchell regarding the continual increase of drug impaired arrests. Chief Mitchell had stated that of the 32 impaired arrests in March; 16 were for drug impairment. Discussion then ensued between the Commissioner and Chief Mitchell regarding the possibility of the legalization of marijuana and medical marijuana. Commissioner Heron requested if Chief Mitchell could work with the city’s communications department to get out some PSA’s on social media regarding these issues and dangers. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 6. Communications Report Chief Mitchell stated that the dispatch center continues to struggle with filling vacancies, both full and part-time positions. He stated that a presentation to Common Council is forthcoming with information regarding surrounding areas payrates for the same position and to request a market adjustment review for the dispatch position. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 7. Community Services Report Chief Mitchell stated that Corporal Poklasny continues to transition into the role of Community Liaison Officer and continues to monitor city nuisance properties as well as citizen complaints from residents and/or alderpersons. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 8. Criminal Investigations Unit Activity Report Chief Mitchell briefly spoke to a carjacking incident that took place in the early hours of March 16th. He stated that four suspects were arrested, the youngest being a 14-year old juvenile male. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 9. Tavern Report Chief Mitchell did not highlight anything contained in this report and there were no questions or comments from Commissioners. The report was placed on file. 10. Training Unit Report Chief Mitchell stated officers visited the UW-Platteville campus recently to conduct a recruitment event. He noted that Platteville has a thriving City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 5/20/2022 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes April 21, 2022 Criminal Justice program and officers spoke to students about Police Officer and Community Service Officer opportunities with West Allis. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 5/20/2022 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes April 21, 2022 E. FIRE DEPARTMENT 11. Operations Division Report Chief Pooler presented this report noting that 2022 run numbers continue to increase as the year progresses. He also reviewed the mutual aide information as well as an overview of the operations division’s benchmark results for March. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 12. EMS Bureau Report Deputy Chief Kyle Novak reviewed the highlighted calls included in his report as well as presented an overview of this bureau’s benchmarks for March. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 13. EMS Revenue Report DC Novak stated that improved report writing has helped to increase revenue collection and EMS revenue collection continues to be ahead of projection to date. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 14. QPR Monthly Performance Report - March Chief Pooler stated that March QPR numbers were very good; noting the 6% non-compliant result was the best result to date. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 15. QPR First Quarter Performance Report - Jan-March Chief Pooler did not highlight anything contained in this report and there were no questions or comments from Commissioners. The report was placed on file. 16. Training Bureau Report Chief Pooler stated that the training bureau conducted EMS, search and rescue and live fire drill exercises during the month of March. He noted that the department had another opportunity to utilize abandoned properties in the city for hands on training mimicking potential real-life emergencies. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 5/20/2022 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes April 21, 2022 17. Community Risk Reduction/Support Services Division Report Chief Pooler reviewed the benchmarks included in this report. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 18. Request for approval: Sub-grant agreement between WAFD and MCW Chief Pooler requested the approval of a grant agreement between WAFD and MCW relative to the recently awarded $900,000 grant. He stated that this agreement has also been reviewed by the city attorney. A motion was made by Commissioner Heron and seconded by Commissioner Romain to approve the agreement as presented. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 3, Commissioners Heron, Manthei and Romain Nay: 0 19. Fire Prevention Bureau Report Chief Pooler stated that DC Suarez Del Real attended a week -long Youth Fire Setting Prevention and Intervention program presented by the National Fire Academy. Chief Pooler stated that the department had this type of program under the direction of retired Assist Chief Marty King, but much of the processes and goals of the program needed to be updated and revised. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 20. Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Bureau Report Chief Pooler stated that Acting Lieutenant Adam Livingston was recently interviewed by Southwest NOW about the availability of Narcan nasal spray to the public He also noted that A/LT Livingston recently trained 50 citizens on the proper use of this product and provided other lifesaving information related to opioid overdose situations. The Commissioners had no additional questions or comments and the report was placed on file. 21. Fire Department Financial Report Chief Pooler did not speak to anything contained in the presented financial report. 22. Master Plan Performance Snapshot Chief Pooler did not highlight anything contained in this report and there were no questions or comments from Commissioners. The report was placed on file. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 5/20/2022 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes April 21, 2022 23. Request for approval: Amendment to existing ALS contract between West Allis and Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management Chief Pooler requested approval of an amendment to the existing ALS contract with Milwaukee County OEM to provide funding to help offset the cost of some EMS services. A motion was made by Commissioner Romain and seconded by Commissioner Heron to approve the request as presented. The motion carried by the following votes: Aye: 3, Commissioners Heron, Manthei and Romain Nay: 0 F. POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION 24. PFC Financial Report There were no questions or comments regarding the PFC financial report. 25. Reminder: Election of PFC Board positions at May meeting There were no questions or comments regarding this reminder. G. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 7:13 pm City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 5/20/2022 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes April 21, 2022 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 8 Printed on 5/20/2022