S.A.F.E.R. Board of Directors
Regular MeetingWeston, WI · February 2, 2022
Minutes
OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES
SOUTH AREA FIRE & EMERGENCY RESPONSE DISTRICT
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 @ 17:00
A. Call to Order
The meeting of the South Area Fire & Emergency Response District Board of Directors was called to order at
17:09 by SAFER Vice Chairman Mark Maloney.
Members Present
Board of Directors – Langenhahn, Maloney, Opall via Google Meet, Schaefer (arrived at 17:23) and White via
Google Meet were all present. Also present: Attorney Dietrich and Attorney VanderWaal; SAFER – Interim Fire
Chief Finke, Interim Deputy Fire Chief Lang (excused at 17:51), and Administrative Assistant Latimer.
B. Correspondence/Comments from the public on issues related to the SAFER District
None
C. Business Items
17:11 Motion by Opall to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1) (f) Preliminary
consideration of specific personnel matter, if discussed in public would be likely to have an adverse effect upon
the reputation of any person involved in such personnel matter: Including discussion regarding performance
concerns by department employees. Second by Langenhahn.
Roll-call vote:
NAME: Aye Nay
Langenhahn X
Maloney X
White X
Opall X
Motion carried 4:0.
18:15 Motion by Langenhahn to return to open session. Second by Schaefer.
Motion carried 5:0.
No action taken in open session after returning from closed session.
Attorney Referral.
- None.
D. Staff Reports
Report from Interim Fire Chief
- Interim Fire Chief Finke said we remain busy.
Report from Interim Deputy Fire Chief
- None.
E. Adjourn
Motion by Schaefer to adjourn. Second by Langenhahn. Motion carried 5:0.
Maloney adjourned at 18:17
Agenda
South Area Fire & Emergency Response District
OFFICIAL MEETING AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
This meeting of the SAFER Board of Directors, composed of a Quorum of members, will convene at Village of Weston
Municipal Courtroom, 5209 Mesker St., Weston, WI on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 17:00.
A. Opening of Session.
1. Meeting to be called to order by Vice Chairman Maloney at 17:00.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. Clerk will take attendance and roll call.
B. Correspondence/Comments from the public on issues or matters which the SAFER Board of Directors has oversight
over.
C. Business Items
5. Motion to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1) (f) Preliminary
consideration of specific personnel matter, if discussed in public would be likely to have an adverse effect upon
the reputation of any person involved in such personnel matter: Including discussion regarding performance
concerns by department employees.
6. Motion to move to open session: After closed session, the Board and/or the Commission may reconvene into
open session for possible action on closed session items.
7. Attorney Referral.
D. Staff Reports
8. Report from Interim Fire Chief.
9. Report from Interim Deputy Fire Chief.
E. Adjourn
This notice was revised and posted at the Rib Mountain and Weston Municipal Centers, and on the Village of Weston’s website at
www.westonwi.gov, and was emailed to local media outlets at least 24 hours prior to above scheduled meeting. A quorum of members from
other SAFER District, Town of Rib Mountain, and Village of Weston governmental bodies (boards, commissions, and committees) may attend the
above noticed meeting to gather information. No actions will be taken by any other board, commission, or committee of SAFER / Town / Village,
aside from the SAFER Board of Directors. Should a quorum of other government bodies be present, this would constitute a meeting pursuant to
State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Bd., 173 Wis.2d 553,494 N.W.2d 408 (1993). Wisconsin State Statutes require all agendas for public
meetings be posted in final form, 24 hours prior to the meeting. Any posted agenda is subject to change up until 24 hours prior to the date and
time of the meeting. Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act requires that meeting or material
to be in accessible location or format must contact the Rib Mountain Municipal Center at 715-842-0983, at least 12 hours prior to the meeting so
any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. All items listed above are for discussion and possible action by the
body.
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