Police and Fire Commission Meeting

Police and Fire Commission Mee ng Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual Monday, January 22, 2024 - 6:00 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Please click the link below to join the webinar: Police & Fire Commission Meeting January 22, 2024, 6:00PM Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/326407381 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 326‐407‐381 United States: +1 (408) 650‐3123 Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Commissioner Jerry Grant ROLL CALL PRESENT Commissioner Jerry Grant Commissioner Beverly Stone Commissioner Mwita Binagi Commissioner Tom Miller Police Chief Daniel Meyer Police Captain Adam Vander Steeg Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Dion Support Services Manager Sabrina Ojibway Police and Fire Commission Mee ng Minutes January 22, 2024 Page 2 ABSENT Commissioner Marissa Aranda APPROVAL OF AGENDA A commission member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the commission to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Miller, Seconded by Commissioner Binagi to approve agenda. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any commission member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. 1. Approval of Minutes from December 4th, 2023 Motion made by Commissioner Binagi, Seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve consent agenda. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed. HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Commission action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Commission discusses that particular item. To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. There were no citizen comments NEW BUSINESS 2. PFC Code of Ethics Commissioner Miller read and signed the Police & Fire Commission Code of Ethics form. REPORTS 3. Fire Chief's Report a. Assistant Fire Chief Transition from Part‐Time to Full‐Time Position Police and Fire Commission Mee ng Minutes January 22, 2024 Page 3 Assistant Fire Chief Dion advised that due to the Fire Department needing more administrative assistance, his position went from part‐time to full‐time effective January 2nd, 2024. EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjourn to Closed Session, TO RECONVENE, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(C) “Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee overwhich governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility" and Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(F) "Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation 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". Items to be discussed: 4. Interview of FTE EMT/Firefighter Candidate Interview of Patrol Officer Candidate Interview of Patrol Lieutenant Candidate Overview of 2023 Police Department Citizen Complaint Mo on made by Commissioner Miller, Seconded by Commissioner Stone to go into closed session. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed. The Police & Fire Commission went into closed session at 6:10 PM RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION Mo on made by Commissioner Miller, Seconded by Commissioner Stone to go into open session. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed. The Police & Fire Commission went into open session at 7:24 PM 5. Announcement of Recommendation Concerning Whitewater Fire Department Hiring Process Motion made by Commissioner Stone, Seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the appointment of Braden Burger to the posi on of FTE Firefighter/AEMT, effec ve January 22nd, 2024. This appointment is subject to the successful comple on of a 12‐month proba onary period. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed. Announcement of Recommendation Concerning Whitewater Police Department Hiring Process Motion made by Commissioner Binagi, Seconded by Commissioner Stone to recommend the endorsement and hiring of Hunter Mar n to the posi on of Patrol Officer for the Whitewater Police Department Police and Fire Commission Mee ng Minutes January 22, 2024 Page 4 Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed. Announcement of Recommendation Concerning Whitewater Police Department Promotional Process Motion made by Commissioner Binagi, Seconded by Commissioner Miller to recommend the endorsement and promo on of Taylor Krahn to the posi on of Patrol Lieutenant for the Whitewater Police Department Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS It was proposed to hold a Special Session mee ng for the purpose of interviewing a Patrol Captain candidate. Date will be dependent on if the candidate is an internal or external candidate. Fire Department may have Paid on Call candidates to present for certification. The Commission discussed potentially holding regular session quarterly meetings the third Mondays of the month. ADJOURNMENT Mo on made by Commissioner Miller, Seconded by Commissioner Stone to adjourn. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed Mee ng adjourned at 7:31 PM Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the mee ng. A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this meeting.