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, May 12, 2026 - 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. Police and Fire Commission Meeting May 12th, 2026 at 6:00 PM Police and Fire Commission - 05-12-2026 | Join meeting in Teams | Microsoft Teams You can also dial in using your phone: Phone Number: 1-929-229-5663 Phone Conference ID: 995 143 953# 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 ROLL CALL 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. 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 for April 6th, 2026 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 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Agenda May 12, 2026 Page 2 these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. NEW BUSINESS 2. Election of Police & Fire Commission Officers REPORTS 3. Fire Chief's Report a. Personnel Update 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 governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility". Items to be discussed: 4. Presentation of EMT/Firefighter Paid on Call Candidate(s) for Certification 5. Interview of Patrol Officer Candidates 6. Review of Police and Fire Department Hiring and Promotional Processes RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION 7. Announcement of Recommendation Concerning Whitewater Fire Department Certification Process 8. Announcement of Recommendation Concerning Whitewater Police Department Hiring Process FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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.