Police and Fire Commission Meeting

Police and Fire Commission Meeting Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual Tuesday, March 12, 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 Mar 12, 2024, 6:00PM Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/990549493 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 990-549-493 United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 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 Marissa Aranda Commissioner Tom Miller Police Chief Daniel Meyer Police Captain Adam Vander Steeg Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Dion Support Services Manager Sabrina Ojibway APPROVAL OF AGENDA A Commission member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 Page 2 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 reach meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Stone, Seconded by Commissioner Aranda to approve agenda. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi, Commissioner Aranda 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 January 22nd, 2024 Motion made by Commissioner Miller, Seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve agenda. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi, Commissioner Aranda 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. There were no citizen comments. 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. 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 over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility". Items to be discussed: 2. Presentation of EMT/Firefighter Paid On Call Candidate for Certification Interview of Patrol Captain Candidate Interview of Patrol Lieutenant Candidate Motion made by Commissioner Binagi, Seconded by Commissioner Miller to go into closed session. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi, Commissioner Aranda and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed. The Police & Fire Commission went into closed session at 6:05 PM Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 Page 3 RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Miller, Seconded by Commissioner Binagi to go into open session. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi, Commissioner Aranda and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed. The Police & Fire Commission went into open session at 7:03 PM 3. Announcement of Recommendation Concerning Whitewater Fire Department Certification Process Motion made by Commissioner Miller, Seconded by Commissioner Stone to approve the appointment of Michael Kaspar to the position of Paid-on-Call Firefighter/Paramedic, effective March 12th, 2024. This appointment is subject to the successful completion of a 12-month probationary period. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi, Commissioner Aranda and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed. Announcement of Recommendation Concerning Whitewater Police Department Patrol Captain Promotional Process Motion made by Commissioner Binagi, Seconded by Commissioner Aranda to endorse and recommend that Ryan Taft be promoted to the rank of Patrol Captain for the City of Whitewater Police Department. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi, Commissioner Aranda and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed. Announcement of Recommendation Concerning Whitewater Police Department Patrol Lieutenant Promotional Process Motion made by Commissioner Miller, Seconded by Commissioner Stone to endorse and recommend that Brandon Taylor be promoted to the rank of Patrol Lieutenant for the City of Whitewater Police Department. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi, Commissioner Aranda and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No future agenda items were discussed. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Miller, Seconded by Commissioner Stone to adjourn. Voting Yes: Commissioner Grant, Commissioner Stone, Commissioner Binagi, Commissioner Aranda and Commissioner Miller. Motion passed Meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 Page 4 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. 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 meeting.