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Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday
December 8, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Chaudoir, Taucher, Kranz, Nelson, and Geller;
Captain Keller; Chief Rudolph; Chief Eernisse; Acting EMS Director
James Riley.
There were no public appearances.
The minutes of the meeting held on Monday,
November 10, 2003, were reviewed. Moved by Kranz, seconded by
Chaudoir to approve. Unanimous approval.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Department bills for November 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Nelson to approve. Unanimous
approval.
Command, holiday and overtime pay for November 2003
were reviewed.
Command Pay 233.25 hours
Holiday Pay – Thanksgiving Day
Officers who worked 80.00 hours
Officers who did not work 56.00 hours
Holiday Pay – Day after Thanksgiving
Officers who worked 81.25 hours
Officers who did not work 56.00 hours
Overtime Pay 82.25 hours
Municipal Court income for October was $14,945. The
year-to-date total is $143,125.
The Port Washington Lions Club has again sponsored
the Green Bay Packer card program.
Registrations are coming in for the third session of
the Citizens’ Police Academy, which will begin on Wednesday January
7.
The 2004 Police Department budget was reviewed.
Personnel Issues
a. Officer Kirstin Moertl is on sick leave for
surgery (non-job related), beginning December 5. She is expected
to return to work in late January, 2004.
b. Sgt. Michael Davel is scheduled for shoulder
surgery and will be off from January 6 – February 6, 2004.
c. Sgt. Kevin Hingiss has applied for family
medical leave from January 1 – February 4, 2004.
Miscellaneous. Chief Rudolph reported that the
department’s three-year-old Dictaphone system broke down, and that a
loaner is being used until the system is repaired or replaced.
AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
Ambulance Department bills for November, 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Kranz, to approve.
Unanimous approval.
Ambulance revenue was reviewed. November revenue
was $17,007.54, year-to-date revenue is $186,761.21
November run times were reviewed.
There was no miscellaneous.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Department bills for November, 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Geller, to approve.
Unanimous approval.
Chief Eernisse reported that to date, 11
applications have been received for the full-time Fire Chief
position. These applicants appear to be highly qualified.
Additional applications are expected in response to the ads in
firefighter publications.
Santa will appear at the fire house on December 14
for children and grandchildren of department personnel.
The 2004 fire protection contract with the Town of
Port Washington was reviewed. The contract has been approved by
the Common Council.
To date, $7000 has been raised for the
firefighters’ memorial to be constructed at the fire station. A
decision on the monument design will be made after the first of
the year, with ground breaking scheduled for spring or early
summer.
The department’s Thermal Imaging Camera has been
upgraded to include the newest state-of-the-art features.
There was no miscellaneous.
POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION
1. Commissioners Taucher and Chaudoir reported on
the proposed Policies & Rules for the Police & Fire Commission. They
used comparable documents from the commissions in Cedarburg,
Madison, and Milwaukee as models to develop proposed policies and
rules for Port Washington. These are now in the hands of City
Attorney Eric Eberhardt for review. The document will be sent to all
commissioners in advance of the January, 2004 meeting, to allow an
opportunity to review them before the meeting.
2. Moved by Geller, seconded by Kranz to adjourn.
Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Taucher
Secretary
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Minutes of Special Meeting Held Tuesday
November 18, 2003
In conjunction with the Port Washington Common
Council
Commissioners and Fire Department
representatives attended the Port Washington Common Council
meeting, which was called to order at 7:32 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Chaudoir, Kranz, and Taucher; Chief Eernisse,
Acting EMS Director James Riley, Ambulance Department member Jim
Langford. Excused: Commissioners Geller and Nelson. The purpose
of the appearance was to attend the Budget Hearing in support of
the concept of a full-time chief for the Port Washington Fire
Department.
The Budget Hearing portion of the meeting began
at 7:40 p.m. There were no public appearances regarding the
budget.
The Tax Levy Resolution (#2003-30) was presented
at 7:41 p.m. The tax levy was approved as presented to the
Common Council with 5 aye votes and 1 nay (Alderman Schwanz, who
explained that his negative vote was because he disapproved of
hiring a full-time Fire Chief).
Ambulance rates for 2004 were presented and
approved unanimously by the council members.
During the Public Appearances portion of the
meeting (item 12 on the agenda), Chief Eernisse thanked the
members of the Common Council for their historic vote approving
a full-time Fire Chief, and commended them for their vision in
taking this step.
The Commission members left the meeting at 8:35
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Taucher
Secretary
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Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday
November 10, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Chaudoir, Taucher, Kranz, Nelson, and Geller;
Captain Keller; Chief Rudolph; Chief Eernisse; Acting EMS
Director James Riley; City Attorney Eric Eberhardt. Since
Chairman Chaudoir had to leave early for another commitment, the
meeting was chaired by Assistant Chairman Kranz.
There were no public appearances.
The minutes of the meeting held on Monday
October 13, 2003 were reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by
Chaudoir to approve. Unanimous approval.
POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION
Moved by Commissioner Geller that Chairman
Chaudoir share his personal account of the 8/16/03 incident that
resulted in the issuing of a municipal citation. Motion died for
lack of a second. City Attorney Eberhardt explained that
Wisconsin law does not grant a Police & Fire Commission
authority to remove commissioners from office. As these are
mayoral appointments subject to common council approval, state
statutes grant to the common council the sole power to remove a
commissioner based upon written verified charges brought by a
resident taxpayer. Hence, the Police & Fire Commission does not
have legal authority to refer this particular matter to another
city body. He explained the procedures and grounds for removal
of a commissioner from office, as set forth in state statutes.
When questioned by Assistant Chair Kranz, Geller stated that he
did receive the fax that Eberhardt sent before the commission
agenda was issued, explaining these points.
Moved by Taucher, seconded by Chaudoir, that the
commissioners consider developing policies and rules for the
commission, as recommended in the "Handbook for Wisconsin Police
and Fire Commissioners." Recent examples were cited of
situations demonstrating the need for such policies, including
the organizing and conducting of a public forum by a
commissioner without proper notice to other commissioners,
public statements by a commissioner which conflict with or cause
public confusion with respect to unanimous prior commission
action on the same matter, etc. Motion carried with four ayes,
and one nay (Geller). Moved by Chaudoir, seconded by Taucher,
that a subcommittee be created to develop proposed policies for
consideration by the full commission at the December meeting.
Unanimous approval. Volunteers to serve on the subcommittee
included Commissioners Taucher, Chaudoir and Geller. The
assistant chair appointed Taucher and Chaudoir (the first two
volunteers) to the subcommittee, explaining that meetings of a
three-member subcommittee without notice would violate the
Wisconsin Open Meetings Law. City Attorney Eberhardt provided a
sample policy and procedure manual in use by the City of
Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission.
Commissioner Chaudoir left the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Miscellaneous: There was a lengthy discussion
regarding the November 6 open forum meeting held by Commissioner
Geller at the Harbor Campus where the concept of a full-time
Fire Chief was discussed, and the other commissioners' positions
regarding the need for and effect of that meeting. Commissioner
Nelson stated that based upon recent events Commissioner Geller
appeared to be setting his own agenda for the Commission, that
such action was divisive and inappropriate, and that
commissioners need to communicate in a positive manner and work
cooperatively to serve the public safety. Commissioner Geller
stated he thought his actions were in the public interest. No
action was taken.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Department bills for October 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Taucher to approve.
Unanimous approval.
Command and overtime pay for October 2003 were
reviewed.
Command Pay 150.75 hours
Overtime Pay 184.50 hours
Municipal Court income for September was
$12,005. The year-to-date total is $128,180.
The department participated in an auction of
unclaimed property at Menomonee Falls. Proceeds totaled $617.81.
The department began handing out free gun locks
on November 5, as part of Project ChildSafe, the nation’s
largest firearm safety education program. The locks were
provided free of charge by the Federal Department of Justice.
Information regarding a proposed new ordinance
on abandoned, junked, and special interest vehicles was
reviewed. Junk vehicles are a costly problem for the department,
both in money and time. Under the proposed change, a salvage
yard in Fredonia would tow and hold the vehicles for ten days,
as required by law, then sell them as scrap. Moved by Nelson,
seconded by Geller to send the proposed ordinance to the city
attorney for finalizing and submission to the Common Council.
Unanimous approval.
The "Amber Alert" computer, designed to assist
in locating missing and exploited children, has been installed.
A computer, printer, scanner, and software were provided at no
cost.
The annual Kid Care ID Fingerprinting Program
was held on October 24 at the Port Washington State Bank.
Approximately 150 children were fingerprinted.
Miscellaneous. Commissioner Nelson congratulated
Commissioners Chaudoir and Geller on their participation in the
Muscular Dystrophy fund raiser.
AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
Ambulance Department bills for October, 2003
were reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Geller, to approve.
Unanimous approval.
Ambulance revenue was reviewed.
October run times were reviewed.
Miscellaneous: Commissioner Geller complimented
department representatives for their excellent handling of the
department’s 2004 budget and the department’s response to calls
from the Harbor Campus.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Department bills for October, 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Geller, to approve.
Unanimous approval.
Since the concept of hiring a full-time Fire
Chief has not been approved by the Common Council, ads for the
position have not been placed. The council will vote on the
issue after the Tuesday November 18 Budget Hearing.
Chief Eernisse reported that the quality of the
fire inspections is the same with Fire Inspection Services, Inc.
as it has been when inspections were done by the department. The
chief has found excellent cooperation in his follow up with
businesses that are not in compliance.
Miscellaneous:
a. Commissioner Taucher complimented
Commissioner Chaudoir and Chief Eernisse on the
effectiveness of their presentation to the Common Council on
November 4.
b. Fire calls were reviewed.
Moved by Taucher, seconded by Nelson to adjourn.
Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Taucher
Secretary
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Minutes of Special Meeting Held Tuesday
November 4, 2003
In conjunction with the Port Washington Common
Council
Commissioners and Fire Department
representatives attended the Port Washington Common Council
meeting, which was called to order at 7:37 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Chaudoir, Kranz, Taucher, and Nelson; Chief
Eernisse, Acting EMS Director James Riley. Absent: Commissioner
Geller. The purpose of the appearance was to discuss the concept
of a full-time chief for the Port Washington Fire Department.
Chairman Chaudoir and Chief Eernisse addressed
the council at 8:20 p.m. Commissioner Chaudoir explained the
history of the commission’s discussions regarding a full-time
Fire Chief. Chief Eernisse explained the need for a full-time
chief, and the duties that a full-time chief would fulfill. Area
Fire Chiefs Harvey of Grafton, Van Dinter of Cedarburg and
Witzlib of Mequon explained their roles in their respective
communities. Comments by Commissioners Taucher, Nelson, and
Kranz in support of hiring a full-time chief completed the
presentation.
The Commission members left the council meeting
at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Taucher
Secretary
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Minutes of Special Meeting Held Monday
October 20, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:01 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Chaudoir, Kranz, Geller, Taucher, and Nelson;
Chief Eernisse. The purpose of meeting was to review and approve
the advertisement for the Fire Chief position.
Moved by Taucher, seconded by Geller to use the
following wording to advertise the Fire Chief position:
FIRE CHIEF – CITY OF PORT WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
The City of Port Washington, Wisconsin is
currently accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief.
This is a full-time salaried, exempt position, with a
comprehensive benefit package and competitive pay.
Port Washington is a historic community of
10,000 people located 30 miles north of Milwaukee on the shores
of beautiful Lake Michigan. Fifty paid-on-call firefighters and
20 paid-on-call EMTs provide fire and ambulance protection to
the City and Township of Port Washington, which is located in
Ozaukee County.
This position reports to a five member Police
and Fire Commission.
Fire Chief Responsibility: The Fire Chief is
responsible for managing and directing the activities of the
paid-on-call Fire and Ambulance Department, including ensuring
that services are provided to the community to minimize losses
due to fires, to prevent fires, to control hazards, to inspect
or cause to be inspected all buildings within the Fire
Department’s jurisdiction, and provide state of the art
ambulance and rescue services.
Educational Requirements/Command Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science preferred, but degrees in Fire
Administration, Public Administration, and Business
Administration will also be considered. EMT-Intermediate level,
working knowledge of NFPA 1, 1500, and Comm 14, Incident Command
System, Fire Instructor certification and fire inspection
experience required. Minimum of 10 years progressively
responsible management experience as a fire and EMS command
officer in a similar setting required with emphasis on
paid-on-call management.
Deadline :
Application deadline is January 2, 2004.
Drug screen and background investigation required. Résumés must
include all certifications and degrees that document the
education requirements listed above. Return applications and
resumes to: City Administrator, City of Port Washington, P. O.
Box 307, Port Washington, WI 53074-0307.
Applications available from Human Resources,
Attn: Judy Klumb at the above address or on the City website at
www.ci.port-washington.wi.us.
The City of Port Washington is an equal
opportunity employer.
Unanimous approval.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Kranz to adjourn.
Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Taucher
Secretary
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Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday
October 13, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Chaudoir, Taucher, Kranz, and Geller; Captain
Keller; Chief Rudolph; Chief Eernisse.
There were no public appearances.
The minutes of the meeting held on Monday
September 8, 2003 were reviewed. Moved by Kranz, seconded by
Geller to approve. Unanimous approval.
AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
Commission members inspected the new ambulance
outside the Police Station before adjourning to the board room
for the meeting.
Ambulance Department bills for September, 2003
were reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Kranz, to approve.
Unanimous approval.
As ambulance revenue was not available, review
was postponed until the November meeting.
September run times were reviewed.
The 2004 budget will be discussed by the Finance
Committee on Tuesday October 14. Chief Eernisse will attend the
meeting to answer committee members’ questions.
A written report submitted by Jim Riley, acting
EMS Director, was reviewed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Department bills for September, 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Geller, to approve.
Unanimous approval.
The advertisement for a new fire chief was
unavailable, so Chief Eernisse will mail a tentative ad to the
Commissioners, who will hold a special meeting on Monday October
20 to review and approve the copy. Moved by Taucher, seconded by
Kranz to place the ad in the Dispatcher (a monthly publication
for Fire Departments), the Municipality Magazine, The Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel (Sunday edition), The Wisconsin Fire Fighters
Journal, and the Trumpet (publication of the Great Lakes
Division of the International Fire Chief Association). Unanimous
approval.
Moved by Chaudoir, seconded by Taucher to
request that the Finance Committee create a pay grade for the
new Fire Chief position. Unanimous approval
The Fire Prevention Open House held on October
12, 2003 was successful.
The fire department donated fire prevention
items to Harbor Village and Harbor Club for Halloween
trick-or-treat handouts, and a fire prevention presentation was
given to residents and staff at the facilities.
Miscellaneous: The fire inspection system is
working well. The chief followed up on nine inspections, where
violations were found by Fire Inspection Services, Inc., to
discuss compliance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Department bills for September 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Geller, seconded by Taucher to approve.
Unanimous approval.
Command, holiday, and overtime pay for September
2003 were reviewed.
Command Pay 230.00 hours
Holiday Pay (Labor Day)
Officers who worked 72.00 hours
Officers who did not work 64.00 hours
Overtime Pay 63.50 hours
Municipal Court income for August was $17,010.
The year-to-date total is $116,175.
Discussion of the disposal of Junk/Abandoned
Vehicles was postponed until the November meeting.
PCS repaired the department’s phone system after
a failure last month, and has been working on periodic updates,
including installation of a new Central Processing Unit.
Staff officers have been issued new, smaller
cell phones, which will be easier for them to carry.
Trick-or-Treat hours have been set for Sunday,
October 26, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The meeting with the Finance Committee regarding
the 2004 budget has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, October 15.
The City Administrator advises that capital expenditures have
been eliminated with the exception of the squad car account,
which has been cut back.
Port Washington’s participation in the Ozaukee
County Shared Records System is on hold, since the County Board
has decided not to provide funds for this program. Although the
federal grant that the department applied for did not
materialize, and the city’s 2004 budget has no funds allocated
for this project, outside funding possibilities are being
explored.
The computer system and software for the Missing
and Exploited Children Program will be installed on October 14.
A part of the nationwide Amber Alert Program, the computer and
software were provided to the department at no cost.
The following donations were received for the
Hunter Safety Program. They help to offset the cost of providing
the program, which must be offered free of charge to the
participants.
a. A check for $300 from the Rocky Mountain
Elk Foundation.
b. A letter praising the program and a check
for $150 from Kevin Martin.
There was no miscellaneous.
Moved by Chaudoir, seconded by Kranz to adjourn.
Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Taucher
Secretary
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Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday
August 11, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Chaudoir, Taucher, Kranz, and Geller; Captain
Keller; Chief Eernisse, acting EMS Director James Riley.
Commissioner Nelson arrived at 8:05 p.m.
There were no public appearances.
The minutes of the meeting held on Monday July
14, 2003 were reviewed. Moved by Kranz, seconded by Geller to
approve. Unanimous approval.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Department bills for July 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Kranz to approve.
Unanimous approval.
Command, holiday, and overtime pay for June 2003
were reviewed.
Command Pay 201.00 hours
Holiday Pay (Independence Day)
Officers who worked 101.00 hours
Officers who did not work 54.00 hours
Overtime Pay 321.75 hours
Municipal Court income for June was $13,350. The
year-to-date total is $78,320.
Fish Day activity and overtime expenses were
reviewed.
The 2004 budget process has begun.
Community Programs and Donations
a. Wings Over Wisconsin donated $250 for
the Hunter Safety Program.
b. The Wal-Mart Foundation donated $500
for community programs.
c. The Hunter Safety class will begin on
August 12. The class is full.
d. The 3rd Annual Citizens
Police Academy is being planned for January.
7. An armed robbery suspect, who was pursued at
high speeds through Sheboygan County, was stopped in downtown
Port Washington.
8. Mandatory Officer In-Service training will
again be held at Milwaukee Area Technical College. As usual,
this program will be customized for Ozaukee County. Officers
will be sent to the training on their regular work days as much
as possible.
9. Several activities are being planned in
downtown Port Washington in conjunction with the Harley-Davidson
100th Anniversary.
10. Miscellaneous: Safety concerns with rowdy
boaters in the marina were discussed.
AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
Ambulance bills for July were reviewed. Moved by
Taucher, seconded by Geller to approve. Unanimous approval.
Ambulance run times for July were reviewed.
On Fish Day the Port Washington Ambulance
transported four individuals; Thiensville and Saukville each
transported one. One spectator was slightly injured in the water
fight.
The bid from Life Line Emergency Vehicles for
re-chassising the 1993 ambulance was reviewed. The bid of
$74,600 represents a large savings over the approximately
$115,000 cost of purchasing a new vehicle. Moved by Nelson,
seconded by Kranz to accept the bid from Life Line Emergency
Vehicles. Unanimous approval. Chief Eernisse will contact Life
Line to see if the $2400 cost of red paint included in the bid
can be reduced. The ambulance will be out of service for 8 weeks
while the work is being done.
Ambulance revenue for July was $12,632.38. The
year-to-date total is $116,942.37.
Miscellaneous: Four new individuals are starting
EMT classes, and one current EMT has completed the IV Tech
class.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire department bills for July were reviewed.
Moved by Taucher, seconded by Nelson to approve. Unanimous
approval.
City Administrator Mark Grams appeared before
the commission to discuss the 2003 Fire Department budget.
Explaining that the city intends to budget as if a levy freeze
were in effect, Grams requested that the commission put the
hiring of a full-time fire chief on hold for 1 or 2 years, and
maintain department operations as they currently exist, with a
part-time chief and ambulance coordinator, and a contracted fire
inspection service. No action was taken.
Fish Day was a busy day for both the fire and
ambulance services.
Manpower status was discussed. The department
has hired two additional fire fighters, pending the results of
their physicals. This brings the total department strength to
49.
City IDs have been issued to all city employees.
The Ozaukee County Haz Mat Team will be up and
running by October. Organized by the Emergency Management
Department, the 16-member team will include two representatives
from each fire department in the county. There will be no cost
to the municipalities.
Miscellaneous
a. There is no information available at this
time concerning last month’s motion on the subject of
creating a committee to study the concept of a joint Port
Washington/Saukville fire department.
b. Additional practice burn opportunities
will be available to the department in the fall.
Moved by Taucher, seconded by Kranz to adjourn.
Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Taucher
Secretary
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Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday
July 14, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Chaudoir, Kranz, Nelson, and Geller; Chief
Rudolph; Captain Keller; Chief Eernisse, acting EMS Director
James Riley.
There were no public appearances.
The minutes of the meeting held on Monday June
9, 2003 were reviewed. Moved by Chaudoir, seconded by Geller to
approve. Unanimous approval.
AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
Ambulance bills for June were reviewed. Moved by
Nelson, seconded by Chaudoir to approve. Unanimous approval.
Ambulance revenue for May was $15,914.44. The
year-to-date total is $104,309.99.
Ambulance run times for June were reviewed.
Fish Day manpower deployment was reviewed. Two
ambulances with three-person crews will be assigned from 7:00
a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
A final decision has not been made regarding
ambulance replacement.
Miscellaneous: Acting Director Riley displayed a
First Responder kit and its contents. Kits have been placed in
all of the police squads.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire department bills for June were reviewed.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Geller to approve. Unanimous
approval.
The list of June fire calls was reviewed.
The final list of qualifications for a full-time
chief is being developed by the appointed panel. Suggestions
from several of the panel members were presented.
Manpower status was discussed. The department
has received two new applications for EMT, and has lost one EMT
to the Waukesha Fire Department.
On Fish Day, manpower will be deployed in three
5-hour shifts.
Inspections by the Fire Inspection Service, Inc.
will begin within a week.
WE Energies has requested that the PWFD be
involved with fire suppression plans for the new power plant.
Department and WE Energies representatives have had three
meetings to date.
The mayor’s request to study a merger with the
Saukville Fire Department was discussed. Moved by Geller,
seconded by Chaudoir that the following request be presented to
the Mayor: that the Mayor appoint an ad hoc committee comprised
of two Port Washington Police and Fire Commission members, two
members of the Saukville Public Safety Committee, both fire
chiefs, himself, and the Saukville Village President. The
purpose will be to conduct an in-depth discussion relative to
the merits of consolidating the two fire departments. Motion
carried with three ayes, one nay.
There was no miscellaneous.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Department bills for June 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Kranz to approve.
Unanimous approval.
Command and overtime pay for June 2003 were
reviewed.
Command Pay 132.50 hours
Overtime Pay 96.50 hours
Municipal Court income for May was $9,680. The
year-to-date total is $64,970.
A squad car driven by Sgt. Barbuch was involved
in an accident on July 1, 2003. The accident occurred when the
sergeant was pursuing a felony suspect at Western Avenue and
Division Street. After a comprehensive discussion, it was
determined that no commission action was needed.
Community Programs and Donations
a. Officer Schleg appeared at a Sentry
Foods family event to talk about the police department and
its programs, including the bicycle program.
b. The bicycle rodeo, held on July 10,
attracted 146 participants, a record number. The Habush
Foundation donated 250 helmets to the police department,
and gave away an additional 50 helmets at the rodeo.
c. Preparations are underway for Fish Day,
July 19.
d. American Family Insurance donated $100
for bike helmets.
e. Safety Town 2003 was held June 16 – 27.
The city budget shortfall for 2003 was
discussed. The department will keep services at the present
level, with no increase.
A 1999 Montana minivan was purchased to replace
the 1986 van.
The police department has received
state-of-the-art laser radar equipment as a result of a grant
proposal submitted by Captain Keller. Half of the department has
been trained to date. This equipment can also be used for taking
static measurements at crime scenes. The unit was demonstrated
for the commissioners.
A thank you note received from a citizen was
read and noted.
Miscellaneous: Several situations were brought
to Chief Rudolph’s attention, and he assured the commission that
they are being worked on.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Geller to adjourn.
Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Kranz
Secretary Pro Tem
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Port Washington Police & Fire Commission
Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday
June 9, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Taucher, Kranz, Nelson, and Geller; Chief Rudolph;
Captain Keller; Chief Eernisse. In the absence of Commission
Chair Chaudoir, Assistant Chair Kranz presided over the meeting.
There were no public appearances.
The minutes of the meeting held on Monday May
12, 2003, were reviewed. Moved by Geller, seconded by Kranz to
approve. Unanimous approval.
AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
Ambulance bills for May were reviewed. Moved by
Taucher, seconded by Nelson to approve. Unanimous approval.
Acting EMS Director James Riley, unable to
attend the meeting, submitted a written report:
a. Several new members have applied to join
the department. They’re ready to begin, pending the completion
of testing.
b. The monthly ambulance scheduling is now
being done by one of the daytime attendants.
c. Updated first aid kits have been placed in
all squad cars. The kits will be reviewed at the next EMS
training session to familiarize ambulance personnel with their
contents.
The report of calls for May 2003 was reviewed.
A list of specifications is being developed for
the new ambulance. Re-chassising, a less expensive alternative
to purchasing a new unit, is being considered.
Ambulance revenues for May were $16,576. The
year-to-date total is $88,395.55.
There was no miscellaneous.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire department bills for May were reviewed.
Moved by Taucher, seconded by Nelson to approve. Unanimous
approval.
The contract with Fire Inspection Services, Inc.
has been signed. The company will begin inspections in early
July.
The fire department, in conjunction with Dr. Dan
Witkowski, will offer to collect DNA from children as part of
the October Fire Prevention Week activities. The collected
material will be given to the parents for safe keeping.
The Live Burn training schedule was reviewed.
The Ozaukee County Emergency Management
Department will submit a grant proposal for mobile data
terminals for each fire department in the county.
The fire department will join the other county
departments to provide EMS service for the Ozaukee County Fair.
The department has been informed that there will
be no additional borrowing for capital outlay in 2004, so the
truck purchase that had been scheduled will be put off until
early 2005.
The Fire Chief hiring project was discussed.
a. The panel that will conduct the initial
screenings has been established. It includes Chief Witzlib
of Mequon, Chief Jim Best of West Bend, Bob Stedman of the
WCTI Fire Service Training department, and Chief Eernisse.
b. The Fire Chief job description was
reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Geller that the
commission approve the position description as printed, and
that the panel initiate the search procedures as outlined at
the May 2003 meeting. Unanimous approval.
c. The deadline for the receipt of
applications will be in September.
Miscellaneous: Chief Eernisse discussed the
Mayor’s request to study the consolidation of the Port
Washington and Saukville Fire Departments. He explained that it
was determined several years ago that, because such a
consolidation would have a negative effect on both cities’ fire
ratings and jeopardize the safety of the respective taxpayers,
it was beneficial for each community to have its own department.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Department bills for May 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Geller to approve.
Unanimous approval.
Command, holiday and overtime pay for May 2003
were reviewed.
Command Pay 141.00 hours
Holiday Pay: Memorial Day
Officers who worked 96.00 hours
Officers who did not work 52.00 hours
Overtime Pay 147.00 hours
Municipal Court income for April was $14,555.
The year-to-date total is $55,290.
The Eernisse Funeral Home donated $50 for bike
rodeo prizes
The Police Boat is in the harbor, and officers
have begun patrolling the lakefront.
Building Maintenance
a. The semiannual review of heating/air
conditioning revealed a boiler leak and controls that need
to be replaced. These repairs will be done this summer.
b. The Park & Recreation Department
removed weeds, sprayed the beds and put down new mulch
around the police building. For the summer months, two
students through Workforce Development will do outside
maintenance work, janitorial projects, and wash cars, all
at no cost to the city.
The Speedboard has been set up on Highway 33
near the city limits to remind motorists of the new 25
miles-per-hour speed limit.
Harbormaster Dennis Cherny advised that an
Indonesian freighter will dock at the WE Energies dock in
September. This is the first time that a foreign freighter has
anchored in our harbor.
The police officers’ new 3-year labor contract
has been ratified by the union. It calls for 3.5% increase for
the first 2 years, and a 2½% and 1% split in the third year.
Miscellaneous: The county-wide shared records
proposal was discussed at the county level. It appears unlikely
to move forward for financial reasons.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Taucher to adjourn.
Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Taucher
Secretary
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Port Washington Police & Fire Commission
Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday
May 12, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Chaudoir, Taucher, Kranz, and Geller; Chief Rudolph;
Captain Keller; Chief Eernisse; Steve Schaefer; and Port Washington
Director of Planning and Development Randy Tetzlaff.
Election of Officers:
a. Dan Chaudoir nominated for position of
Commission Chair by Taucher, unanimous approval.
b. Gina Taucher nominated for position of
Commission Secretary by Kranz. Unanimous approval.
c. Moved by Kranz, seconded by Taucher to create
the position of Assistant Commission Chair. Unanimous approval.
d. Dennis Kranz nominated for position of
Assistant Commission Chair by Chaudoir. Unanimous approval.
There were no public appearances.
The minutes of the meeting held on Monday April 14,
2003 were reviewed. Moved by Kranz, seconded by Geller to approve.
Unanimous approval.
Randy Tetzlaff presented an overview of upcoming
development in the City of Port Washington.
AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
Ambulance bills for April were reviewed. Moved by
Taucher, seconded by Kranz to approve. Unanimous approval.
Acting EMS Director James Riley, who was unable to
attend the meeting, submitted a written report of department
activities.
e. The schedule for May is completely filled, and
several applicants for ambulance positions will be interviewed
this week.
f. The fire house will be staffed mornings and
some afternoons in order to answer phone calls more efficiently
and have better overall communication.
g. The department is updating the first aid bags
that are carried in squad cars in order to have more equipment
available for use by first responding EMT’s.
h. Bills are being sent to LifeQuest on a weekly
basis.
i. The department thanks the police department for
obtaining the city maps that have been given to every ambulance
person and firefighter.
Ambulance revenues for April were $26,381.23. The
year-to-date total is $71,819.49.
There was no miscellaneous.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Department bills for April were reviewed. Moved
by Taucher, seconded by Kranz to approve. Unanimous approval.
The draft copy of the contract with Fire Inspection
Services, Inc. was reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Kranz to
approve the fire inspection proposal subject to approval by the City
Council. Unanimous approval.
The timetable and process of hiring a full-time
chief was discussed.
a. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Geller to
establish a panel of area fire chiefs and others to screen
candidates for the position of Fire Chief. Unanimous approval.
b. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Kranz that the
panel will be responsible for: 1) determining the qualifications
required for the position of Fire Chief, 2) advertising the
position, 3) receiving and reviewing applicant resumes, 4)
conducting initial interviews with candidates, and 5) submitting
a list of finalists to the commission. Unanimous approval.
c. Moved by Chaudoir, seconded by Geller to
offer the panelists a $75 - $100 per diem for meeting days.
Unanimous approval.
Miscellaneous: Chief Eernisse reported that a
part-time secretary has been hired to work for the Ambulance and
Fire Departments. Her salary is within the current department
budget.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Department bills for April 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Geller, seconded by Kranz to approve. Unanimous
approval.
Command, holiday and overtime pay for April 2003
were reviewed.
Command Pay 201.50 hours
Holiday Pay: the Friday before Easter
Officers who worked 80.50 hours
Officers who did not work 56.00 hours
Overtime Pay 151.75 hours
Municipal Court income for March was $13,390. The
year-to-date total is $40,735.
A student who rode along with an officer for a
school project sent a thank-you letter to the department.
A seminar on the role of the police and fire
commission will be held on July 22. The newer commissioners are
encouraged to attend this session.
Chief Rudolph announced that officers have been
instructed to keep at least their 4-way lights on at the scene of
calls.
Because the state no longer provides Motor Vehicle
Law books due to budget cutbacks, the books were printed locally for
about $17 each, a considerable savings over the cost of purchasing
the books from the State Bar.
Laminated city maps with directories were
distributed to each officer and to the fire department.
Training
a. In-service training for officers is finishing up.
b. Officer Chris Erickson is scheduled to attend
"Advanced Crime Scene Investigation."
10. The department is scheduled to receive a
computer that will be linked to the National Center for Missing &
Exploited Children in 60 days. A department policy has been
established for missing children, and all personnel will view a
training tape.
11. The department is working with Park & Recreation
Department to have one of their employees assist with weeding and
mulching the beds around the police building. A Street Department
employee mows the grass.
12. The Fish Day detour will be changed this year,
due to the scheduled reconstruction of Webster Street.
13. There was no miscellaneous.
14. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Kranz to adjourn.
Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Taucher
Secretary
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Port Washington Police & Fire Commission
Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday
April 14, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:09 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Chaudoir, Taucher, Heatwole, and Nelson; City Attorney
Eric Eberhardt; Chief Rudolph; Captain Keller; Chief Eernisse; EMS
Director Balister; several members of the public and media.
There were no public comments.
The minutes of the meeting held on Monday March 10,
2003 were reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Heatwole to
approve. Unanimous approval.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Department bills for March 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Heatwole to approve.
Unanimous approval.
Command and overtime pay for March 2003 were
reviewed.
Command Pay 153.00 hours
Overtime Pay 77.25 hours
Municipal Court income for February was $12,715. The
year-to-date total is $27,345.
Equipment is being switched to two new Chevy squad
cars, which arrived recently.
Students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School collected
stuffed animals for the teddy bear program, in which officers use
teddy bears to comfort children who are in stressful situations.
Progress is being made in the development of an
Ozaukee County shared records system. Such a system would save money
and promote efficiency for the departments.
Community Programs
Officer Kurt Knowski is attending Boat Safety
Training. The department is considering starting a local boating
safety program in 2003-2004.
The department is planning with Thomas Jefferson
Middle School for a bicycle rodeo to be held during summer school.
The department is again participating in the
Milwaukee Brewer Baseball card program. A thank you letter was
sent to Kiwanis, which provided the funds for the cards.
Reimbursements and Grants
a. A check for $5,325.47 was received from the
Department of Natural Resources for the 2002 Water Safety Patrol.
b. A check for $4,400 was received from the
Department of Justice for officer training.
The department has received confirmation of a
$4000 grant for the purchase of a laser radar device. This unit
will enhance officers’ accident investigations by enabling them to
measure distance at the scene.
The new Glock firearms have been received. The
department will update the firearms training and issue the new
weapons this month. The old weapons will be traded in.
Officer Ron Kridler anticipates returning to work on
April 18.
Miscellaneous: Officers participated in the funeral
procession for Sheriff Jack Theusch of Washington County on April
11.
AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
Ambulance Bills for March were reviewed. Moved by
Heatwole, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous approval.
The problems with the LifeQuest billing, which were
apparently caused by a software problem, seem to have been solved.
Because of this, there is no point in asking LifeQuest to send a
representative to a commission meeting.
Miscellaneous: EMS Director Balister reported that
the department is in compliance with the HIPPA regulations regarding
confidentiality and patient privacy. EMT Maribeth Scheel is in
charge of arranging for compliance and training the staff regarding
this policy.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Department bills for March were reviewed. Moved
by Taucher, seconded by Nelson to approve. Unanimous approval.
Consideration and action regarding employment of
employees, officers and volunteers over which the Commission has
jurisdiction or exercises supervisory responsibility per sec. 62.13,
Stats., including, but not limited to, reorganization of Fire and
Ambulance Departments by reassignment of duties, and elimination
and/or restaffing of positions.
Chairman Chaudoir reviewed the commission’s previous
discussions regarding Fire and Ambulance Department staffing, citing
the goals of promoting efficiency, effectiveness, and fiscal
responsibility. He explained that at a closed session meeting on
April 1, 2003, the commission had discussed reorganizing the
department by eliminating the in-house Fire Inspector position,
contracting out fire inspection duties, and reassigning Ambulance
Director duties to the Fire Chief, with the idea of hiring a
full-time chief to handle both departments when the current chief
retires. The consensus of the commission was that if financial
savings and the good of the service warranted it, such
reorganization would be appropriate.
Chief Eernisse reported that changes in his personal
life have led him to decide to move his retirement, previously
planned for the end of 2004, up to December 31, 2003. He indicated
his willingness to stay on to assist with the hiring of and
transition to a new chief.
Chief Eernisse reported on his research into the use
of a fire inspection service, as directed by the commission after
discussion at the closed session meeting. The cost to the City of
Port Washington for a fire inspection service would be $8000 per
year, an annual savings of $22,000. The chief reported that
Cedarburg, Saukville, and Belgium currently use Fire Inspection
Services, Inc. of Oconomowoc to handle their inspections. He
explained that these communities have used this service for one to
three years, and each has been satisfied with the company’s
services.
Chief Eernisse concluded that department
reorganization as discussed by the commission will save the city tax
dollars and promote and protect public health and safety.
Moved by Chaudoir, seconded by Taucher to eliminate
the Fire Inspector position from the Fire Department immediately,
and hire an outside firm to carry out the fire inspections. In
response to questions, the chief indicated that a fire inspection
service could be contracted and begin work within 30 days, and that
the semi-annual tavern inspections can still be handled in a timely
manner. Unanimous approval. The commission and City Attorney Eric
Eberhardt will review and approve the contract, then send it to the
City Council for their review.
Moved by Chaudoir, seconded by Taucher, to offer 30
days severance pay to the incumbent Fire Inspector in addition to
the 3 weeks vacation pay that is due to him, since that portion of
his job has been eliminated by commission action. In response to a
question, the City Attorney replied that this action is within the
statutory authority of the commission, and Chief Eernisse indicated
that the amount is within our payroll budget. Unanimous approval.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Heatwole to reassign
the Ambulance Director duties to the Fire Chief immediately, as
discussed at the April 1, 2003 closed session commission meeting.
Unanimous approval.
Moved by Taucher, seconded by Heatwole, to offer 30
days severance pay to the incumbent Ambulance Director in addition
to the 3 weeks vacation pay that is due to him, since this portion
of his job has been eliminated by commission action. Unanimous
approval.
Moved by Heatwole, seconded by Taucher to accept the
retirement of Fire Chief Eernisse effective December 31, 2003, or
later if he is requested by the commission to stay on to assist with
the selection of and transition to a new chief. Unanimous approval.
Miscellaneous
a. Commissioner Heatwole announced that since
his term on the commission is ending, the new mayor has
appointed another person to replace him.
b. Representatives of the Fire Department
attended the funeral of Sheriff Theusch of Washington County.
c. The Fire Department received a plaque in
recognition of its participation in the Kiwanis’ Week of the
Young Child.
d. The City Attorney has issued a legal
opinion confirming that, based upon state statutes and
administrative regulations, boaters in the marina will no
longer be allowed to bring fuel to their boats in cans, or
refuel from tank trucks located on shore, but must use the
marina’s refueling facility.
e. The department is updating its cell phones
to digital service.
f. The department will apply for a FEMA grant
to fund the First Responder bags that the commission
requested, as well as additional pagers.
g. Chief Eernisse commended David Balister for
his skill and professionalism in doing his job. He wished him
well, and expressed his willingness to assist him in his job
search.
h. City Attorney Eberhardt verified the
commissioners’ availability for the pending disciplinary
hearing on April 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Taucher to adjourn.
Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Taucher
Secretary
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Minutes of Special Meeting Held Tuesday,
April 1, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Chairman Chaudoir, Commissioners Taucher,
Kranz, and Nelson; City Attorney Eric Eberhardt.
Moved by Chaudoir, seconded by Taucher to adjourn to
closed session pursuant to section 19.85 (1)(c) of the Wisconsin
Statutes for the purpose of considering employment, promotion,
compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee
over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility. Voting aye: Chaudoir, Nelson, Kranz, Taucher. Voting
no: none. Closed session convened at 7:02 p.m.
Following an overview of the meeting topic by City
Attorney Eberhardt, Commissioner Kranz chose to recuse himself from
further participation, due to a potential conflict of interest. He
left the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Commissioner Heatwole arrived at 7:40 p.m.
Moved by Heatwole, seconded by Nelson to adjourn.
Voting aye: Chaudoir, Nelson, Heatwole, Taucher. Voting no: none.
Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gina Taucher
Secretary
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Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday
March 10,
2003
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Chaudoir, Taucher, Kranz, and Nelson; Chief Rudolph;
Chief Eernisse; EMS Director Balister.
There were no public appearances.
The minutes of the Special Meeting held on
Monday March 3, 2003 were reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by
Kranz to approve. Unanimous approval.
The commissioners adjourned to the Community Room to
view a demonstration of Intellisign™ visual warning and
communication systems for public safety.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Department bills for February 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Kranz to approve. Unanimous
approval.
Command and overtime pay for February 2003 were
reviewed.
Command Pay 155.00 hours
Overtime Pay 89.00 hours
Municipal Court income for January was $14,630. The
2002 year summary was reviewed.
The department will apply for a state grant to
purchase a laser radar tool that will expand the radar capabilities.
The Annual Report Supplement from the Office of
Justice Assistance was reviewed.
Personnel Issues
a. Officer Ron Kridler will be off 6-8 weeks with a
broken leg, due to an off-duty injury.
b. Two patrol officers have requested Family Medical
Leave.
Dispatcher Margaret Prom is retiring on March
31.
Captain Keller is attending a Lifesavers Seminar
in Chicago.
The Reserve Police Annual Social will be held on
March 17 at Harbor Hills.
There was no miscellaneous.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Department bills for February 2003 were
reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous
approval.
Chief Eernisse was invited to attend the Sheboygan
County Sheriff’s Department Awards Banquet on March 13, 2003 to
honor the exemplary service provided by the agencies involved in the
Cedar Grove accident of October 11, 2002.
The Fire Department will hold an open house at the
fire station on Sunday April 14 as part of the "Week of the Young
Child."
The department is considering applying for one of
the 2003 FEMA Fire Grants to use for EMS equipment. A total of
$750,000,000 is available as part of the Homeland Security
initiative.
The Port Washington Historical Society has invited
the department to participate in the grand opening of the 1860 Light
Station on June 15, 2003.
The officer and engineer appointments for 2003 were
reviewed.
Chief Eernisse has made presentations on the History
of the Port Washington Fire Department to the Port Washington Rotary
and Kiwanis Clubs.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Kranz that Chief
Eernisse attends the Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management
in Appleton on March 18 & 19, 2003. Unanimous approval.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Taucher that the three
chiefs attend the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Conference in LaCrosse
on June 26-29, 2003. Unanimous approval.
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Taucher that the
commission makes a formal request to the mayor and city council to
have WE Energies provide the Fire Department with training and
assistance with a disaster preparation plan for any possible
incident involving the new high pressure gas line to the power
plant. Unanimous approval.
The objectives of the proposed study of the Fire and
Ambulance Departments were discussed. The request for proposals will
be sent to three companies.
The Annual Report was reviewed. Noting the
importance of the role played by the Fire Department Chaplain as
outlined in the annual report, it was moved by Kranz, seconded by
Nelson to endorse the concept of the Fire Department Chaplain
position for future years.
Miscellaneous
a. Chief Eernisse and EMS Director Balister
attended a Code Compliance Seminar.
b. Each community in Ozaukee County has been
asked by the Homeland Security Department to prepare a
Municipal Emergency Plan.
AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
Ambulance Bills were reviewed. Moved by Nelson,
seconded by Kranz to approve. Unanimous approval.
The ambulance rate survey performed by LifeQuest was
reviewed. LifeQuest recommended rate increases in some areas.
The Annual Report was reviewed.
Ambulance revenue was reviewed, and it was noted
that revenues have been lower than expected since LifeQuest began
doing the billing. Moved by Kranz seconded by Taucher to ask the
company to send a representative to the next commission meeting to
explain the discrepancies between expected and actual revenues.
Unanimous approval.
The proposed Ambulance Policies and Procedures were
reviewed. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Taucher to approve as
presented. Unanimous approval. Commissioner Kranz will attend the
next EMS meeting to discuss the policies and answer questions.
There was no miscellaneous
Moved by Nelson, seconded by Kranz to adjourn.
Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina Taucher
Secretary |