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Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Nelson, Taucher, Tietyen and Becker; Chief Mitchell; Chief Thomas. Excused: Commissioner Gottlieb. There were no public appearances. Chairman Nelson read a letter regarding parking restrictions during the Christmas Parade on December 1, and the hardship they created for some of the businesses. Chief Mitchell will discuss the issue with Business Improvement District members at their next meeting. Chairman Nelson requested that commissioners evaluate the reports that they review at the monthly meetings, and consider others that might be useful. The matter will be discussed at the January Commission meeting. Election: Moved by Becker, seconded by Taucher to elect Terry Tietyen to the position of Commission Vice-Chair. Unanimous approval. The minutes of the meeting held on November 13, 2006 reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Becker to approve. Unanimous approval. AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Ambulance Department bills for November 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date ambulance budget was reviewed. November 2006 ambulance revenue was $26,088.90. The year-to-date total is $212,965.77. November 2006 ambulance calls were reviewed. There was no other business. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Department bills for November 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Becker to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date fire budget was reviewed. November 2006 fire calls were reviewed. The Department of Commerce Audit was reviewed. The audit is used to determine the department’s eligibility to receive the annual 2% Fire Dues payment. The department received an excellent rating. Other Business: Chief Mitchell reported that beginning on 2007 a "Fire Fighter and EMT of the Year" award program will be implemented, with the first awards presented in January, 2008. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Department bills for November 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Becker to approve. Unanimous approval. Command, holiday, and overtime pay for November 2006 were reviewed. Command Pay 282.00 hours Holiday Pay (Thanksgiving Day) Officers who worked 80.00 hours Officers who did not work 56.00 hours Holiday Pay (Day after Thanksgiving Day) Officers who worked 86.50 hours Officers who did not work 56.00 hours
Municipal Court income for October 2006 was $2600. The year-to-date total is $87,495. A training session for PFC members will be held in 2007. Commissioners who wish to attend may do so. The PWPD will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2007. Plans include special anniversary badges as well as a commemorative coin. An open house will be held during National Police Week in May to showcase the department. The January PFC agenda will include discussion of a special proclamation to kick off the celebration The department is working toward the goal of achieving state accreditation through the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group, and is on track to meet that goal. The accreditation process is being managed by Capt. Mike Keller. There was no other business. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to adjourn. Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gina Taucher, Secretary Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday November 13, 2006 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Commission Chair Nelson introduced new Commissioner Bruce Becker. Present: Commissioners Nelson, Taucher, Tietyen and Becker; Chief Mitchell; Chief Thomas; Bonnie Meyer of the PWPD. Excused: Commissioner Gottlieb. There were no public appearances. The minutes of the meeting held on October 9, 2006 were corrected to read that Commissioner Tietyen was excused. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to approve as corrected. Unanimous approval. POLICE DEPARTMENT 8. Bonnie Meyer of the PWPD demonstrated the department web site (www.pwpd.org), which she has redesigned. The new site is designed to be easy to use and to clearly explain the department’s services, procedures, and policies. AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Ambulance Department bills for October 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Tietyen to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date ambulance budget was reviewed. October 2006 ambulance revenue was $18,628.66. The year-to-date total is $186,876.87. October 2006 ambulance calls were reviewed. The LifeQuest Ambulance Charge Rate Survey and 2007 pricing recommendations were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Becker to recommend that the Common Council adopt the LifeQuest recommendations for ambulance rate increases. Unanimous approval. If approved by the Common Council, rates for Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support 1 and 2, Mileage, Spinal Immobilization, and On-Scene Care will increase. The rate for Oxygen administration will remain the same. There was no other business. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Department bills for October 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Becker to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date fire budget was reviewed. October 2006 fire calls were reviewed. The MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) organization was introduced. This program will coordinate mutual aid among area departments. There will be further discussion of this program at the December Commission meeting. There was no other business. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Department bills for October 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous approval. Command and overtime pay for October 2006 were reviewed. Command Pay 249.00 hours Overtime Pay 176.75 hours Municipal Court income for August 2006 was $8265. The Municipal Court income for September 2006 was $10,280. The year-to-date total is $84,895. A check for $2175 was received from the Municipal Court for third quarter prisoner meals. The proceeds from the auction of unclaimed and lost-and-found items were $402.53. A check for $520.78 was received for the Bulletproof Vest program. A check for $2,578.26 was received from the Drug Enforcement Agency for asset forfeiture. These funds will be used to purchase equipment for the Honor Guard. Website redesign: see above. The Port Washington Lions Club has again sponsored the Green Bay Packer cards. Other Business: Chairman Nelson requested that the election of a Vice Chair be added to the December Commission agenda. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Tietyen to adjourn. Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gina Taucher, Secretary Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. Present: Commissioners Nelson, Taucher, and Gottlieb; Chief Mitchell; Chief Thomas. Absent: Commissioner Tietyen. There were no public appearances. The minutes of the meeting held on September 18, 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Gottlieb, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous approval. AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
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There was no other business. Moved by Gottlieb, seconded by Taucher to adjourn. Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gina Taucher, Secretary Minutes of Regular Meeting September 18, 2006 1. Meeting called to order at 7:01 P.M. Present: Commissioners Nelson (Chairman), Gottlieb, and Tietyen: Chief Mitchell and Chief Thomas. Commissioner Taucher excused. One commission position vacant. 2. There were no public appearances. Chairman Nelson requests Chief Mitchell meet with the owner of the Port Hotel regarding the Saturday morning Farmers Market on East Main Street. 3. The minutes of the meeting held on August 14, 2006 were reviewed. Motion by Tietyen second by Gottlieb to approve. Unanimous approval. Ambulance Department 1. Ambulance Department bills for August 2006 were reviewed. Motion by Gottlieb second by Tietyen to approve. Unanimous approval. 2. The year to date ambulance budget was reviewed. 3. August 2006 Ambulance Department revenue was $17,415.87. Collections YTD are up over 2004 and 2005. 4. Ambulance calls for 2006 were reviewed. Comment on an assist to Grafton on August 18th, with the Dive Team removing an injured person from the Lions Den beach, transferring the person to the county’s rescue boat off of the beach. At the Port Marina the injured person was transferred to an ambulance. 5. A draft of the department’s 2007 budget was reviewed. The city administrator has requested all department heads to keep any increase in budgets to 3%. Reviewed were vehicle maintenance and utility costs as related to the fire department budget. Also questioned was the increase in building maintenance costs. Chief explained that a pedestrian door needs replacement and overhead doors need maintenance. Also discussed was an increase in the equipment budget. Chief explained that the "jaws of life" needed replacement. A grant proposal was submitted, but it is unknown if the grant will be received. Fire Department 1. Fire Department bills for August were reviewed. Motion by Gottlieb second by Tietyen to approve. Unanimous approval. 2. YTD Fire Department budget was reviewed. 3. August 2006 fire calls were reviewed. 4. Proposed 2007 Fire Department budget was reviewed. 5. Chief Mitchell explained events planned for Fire Prevention Week. An open house with pancake breakfast at the firehouse October 1. Demonstrations planned for every half hour and special event for children. 6. Chief Mitchell commented on a successful training session conducted with WE Energies at the power plant building site and on training using the vacant Port Motel building. Police Department 1. Police Department bills for August 2006 were reviewed. Motion by Tietyen, second by Gottlieb to approve. Unanimous approval. 2. Command pay for August 2006 was reviewed. A total of 224 hours were filled. Overtime for August totaled 193.5 hours. 3. The Municipal Court statements for June and July 2006 were reviewed. 4. Chief Thomas explained the proposed Police Department budget for 2007. The budget includes an increase in the commission budget to assist with the process to establish an eligibility list. A separate "Program Enhancement" budget was explained to the commission. 5. New officer selection process to establish department eligibility list. The process has been approved in a prior Commission meeting. 6. The Kiwanis Foundation sponsored the 2006 Milwaukee Brewer baseball card program. 7. Chief Thomas explained two press releases. Seven OWI arrests were made by Police Department officers during Drunk Driving-Over the Limit Under Arrest national campaign. Officer Erickson completed the Fire/Arson Investigation course at the National Fire Academy. Chief Thomas commented that Officer Matt Keller is attending a Crimes Against Children seminar. 8. Motion by Tietyen second by Gottlieb to adjourn. Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Terry Tietyen AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
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Respectfully submitted, Gina Taucher, Secretary Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday July 10, 2006 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Taucher, Nelson, Gottlieb, and Tietyen; Chief Mitchell; Chief Thomas. Excused: Chaudoir. In the absence of Commissioner Chaudoir, Commissioner Nelson chaired the meeting. There were no public appearances. The minutes of the meeting held on June 12, 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Gottlieb to approve. Unanimous approval. AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Ambulance Department bills for June 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date ambulance budget was reviewed. The June 2006 ambulance revenue was $20,984.83. The year-to-date total is $117,783.37. June 2006 ambulance calls were reviewed. There was no other business. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Department bills for June 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Tietyen to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date fire budget was reviewed. Chief Mitchell reported that the Fire Dues Distribution payment of $27,217.14 was received from the State of Wisconsin. June 2006 fire calls were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Nelson to approve resolution no. 2006 – 4: "Commendation – David Balister WHEREAS David Balister has served the City of Port Washington for twenty-one years; and WHEREAS David Balister is retiring from his positions as EMT in the Port Washington Ambulance Department and Fire Fighter in the Port Washington Fire Department; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Port Washington Police and Fire Commission commends David Balister for his twenty-one years of dedicated service to the Port Washington Ambulance Department, the Port Washington Fire Department, and the citizens of Port Washington." Unanimous approval. There was no other business. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Department bills for June 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous approval. Command and overtime pay for June 2006 were reviewed. Command Pay 92.00 hours Overtime Pay 113.75 hours Municipal Court income for May 2006 was $9,130. The year-to-date total is $47,885. A press release regarding the successful Click-It or Ticket campaign was reviewed. Chief Thomas has received Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board certification. CPR/AED (defibrillator) training for officers and dispatchers will take place during July and August. The Bike Rodeo summary was reviewed. 291 children attended the event, a large increase over the 2005 event, which was attended by 160 children. The department’s Strategic Plan for 2006 – 2008 was presented and discussed. A community collaborative initiative called "Character Counts" is being considered for adoption by the communities of Port Washington and Saukville. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Gottlieb to adjourn to closed session pursuant to section 19.85 (1) (c) of the Wisconsin Statues, "Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the government body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility." Voting aye: Nelson, Gottlieb, Tietyen, Taucher. Voting no: none. Closed session convened at 8:03 p.m. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to adjourn the closed session and reconvene in open session. Voting aye: Nelson, Gottlieb, Tietyen, Taucher. Voting no: none. Open session reconvened at 8:21 p.m. There was no other business. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Tietyen to adjourn. Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gina Taucher, Secretary Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday June 12, 2006 Note: Because the May 8 meeting was postponed due to the lack of a quorum, these minutes include those agenda items that were not covered at the May 19 Special Meeting. POLICE DEPARTMENT (May 8 agenda items) POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION Minutes of Special Meeting Held Friday May 19, 2006 Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m. Present: Commissioners Chaudoir, Gottlieb, Taucher, and Tietyen; Chief Mitchell; Chief Thomas. There were no public appearances. AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Joan Buegge has resigned as EMS Lieutenant, but will remain with the department as EMT-1. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Gottlieb to appoint Maribeth Barbuch to the position of EMS Lieutenant. Unanimous approval. 2. There was no other business. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. Assessment center interviews for the positions of Captain and Lieutenant have been completed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Tietyen to approve the following appointments: Lieutenant Thomas Schimke and Lieutenant Thomas Sharbuno to the position of Captain, Engineer/EMT-1 Kevin Gwidt and Fire Fighter Steven Ulm to the position of Lieutenant, and Fire Fighter DuWayne Demge to the position of Engineer. Unanimous approval. 2. Following advertising, two bids were received for Engine 461: Bill Check, $2767.; and Thomas J. Van Lieshout, $6,155. Moved by Chaudoir, seconded by Gottlieb to accept the bid of Thomas J. Van Lieshout for $6,155. Unanimous approval. 3. Moved by Gottlieb, seconded by Tietyen to approve Police & Fire Commission Resolution No. 2006-3, honoring William Stolte: WHEREAS William F. Stolte has served as Ozaukee County Emergency Management Director for many years; and WHEREAS Mr. Stolte is leaving his position; and WHEREAS in his capacity as Emergency Management Director, Mr. Stolte has provided beneficial training, support, and assistance in procuring funds through grants, for the Port Washington Police Department and Fire Department; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Port Washington Police and Fire Commission commends William F. Stolte for his years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ozaukee County and the Port Washington Police Department and Fire Department. Dated at Port Washington, Wisconsin, this 8th day of May 2006. Unanimous approval. 4. There was no other business. 5. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Gottlieb to adjourn. Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Gina Taucher Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m. Present: Commissioners Chaudoir, Taucher, and Tietyen; Chief Mitchell; Captain Keller. Excused: Gottlieb. Commissioner Nelson arrived at 7:25 p.m. There were no public appearances. The minutes of the regular meeting held on March 13, 2006 were corrected as follows: Fire Department Item 6 changed to read "Engine 461." Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Chaudoir to approve as corrected. Unanimous approval. AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Ambulance Department bills for March 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date ambulance budget was reviewed. The March 2006 ambulance revenue was $18,076.40. The year-to-date total is $51,529.87. March 2006 ambulance calls were reviewed. There was no other business. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Department bills for March 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date fire budget was reviewed. March 2006 fire calls were reviewed. The assessment center for the candidates for promotion has been completed, and the promotion recommendations were reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Tietyen to approve the appointment to Deputy Fire Chief of Captain Ray Leppla, Captain Jim Riley, and Captain Grant Smith. Unanimous approval. Additional promotions will be discussed at the May PFC meeting. New Engine 465 was inspected by commissioners. Other business: Chief Mitchell asked that an item on the retirement of Bill Stolte, Ozaukee County Emergency Government Director, be added to the May PFC agenda. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Department bills for March 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous approval. Command and overtime pay for March 2006 were reviewed.
Command Pay 138.00 hours Overtime Pay 214.25 hours Municipal Court income for January 2006 was $10,210. The annual Municipal Court report was reviewed.
The Press Release regarding new School Resource Officer Moertl was reviewed. The Press Release regarding Sgt. Hingiss’ graduation from FBI LEEDS was reviewed. The following revenue was received: a. The 2005 Boat Patrol reimbursement from Wisconsin DNR of $3,185.96. b. Reimbursement from WI Office of Justice Assistance for 2005 overtime for Homeland Security training of $1,902.32. c. Reimbursement from WI Dept. of Justice for Officer Training of $3,400. d. A $100 donation from Schmit Realty for the department Honor Guard. There was no other business. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Tietyen to adjourn. Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gina Taucher, Secretary Minutes of Regular Meeting March 13, 2006 Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. Present: Chairman Chaudoir, Commissioners Nelson, Gottlieb, and Tietyen. Excused: Taucher. Chief Thomas; Chief Mitchell. There were no public appearances. The minutes of the regular meeting held February 13, 2006 were reviewed. Motion by Nelson second by Gottlieb to approve. Unanimous approval. Ambulance Department Ambulance bills for February 2006 were reviewed. Motion by Nelson second by Gottlieb to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date ambulance budget was reviewed. February 2006 ambulance revenue was $15,632.85. February 2006 ambulance calls were reviewed. No further business Fire Department Fire Department bills for February 2006 were reviewed. Motion Nelson second by Gottlieb to approve. Unanimous approval. Review year-to-date Fire Department budget. Review February 2006 fire calls. Accepted copy of 2005 PWFD annual report for 2005. Reviewed copy of Fire Protection Contract with the Town of Port Washington. Contract for 2006 is $92,206.85. Discussion was held on the disposition of Engine 465. Commissioner Gottlieb suggested listing the engine on Ebay. Chief Mitchell provided information on the progress on the new engine 465. Expected delivery is March 27, 2006. No further business. Police Department Police Department bills for February 2006 were reviewed. Motion by Nelson second by Gottlieb to approve. Unanimous approval. Review of February command and over time pay. Command Pay 154 hours Overtime Pay 239.5 hours. Review December 2005 Municipal Court statement $9,545.00. The revenue for the year 2005 is $138,030. January statement unavailable. Review of Meal Reimbursements from Municipal Court year 2005: January-September 2005 $3,105 October-December 2005 $1,860 A review of arrest activity 2004 vs. 2005 indicates a decline in arrest activity of 611 arrests 2004 over 2005. The DNR accepted the 2005 Boat Patrol report. The department anticipates reimbursement of approximately 70% of the patrol’s costs. Chief Thomas presented a letter from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group, Inc. Chief Thomas briefed the commission on the process of accreditation and how he will proceed towards the goal. Chief Thomas reported that 14 citizens graduated from the fourth session of the Citizens’ Academy. This was the first session that all city departments made presentations. Schedule for training of officers to receive training in the use of the taser was presented. Chief Thomas presented information on proceeding towards implementing the department’s Strategic Plan. Completion scheduled for July 2006. Revision to page 16 of the department’s annual report was received. Two press releases were presented. A. Officer Erickson will attend Fire Arson Investigators Program B. Sgt. Barbuch has completed "Protecting Children Online" Unit Commander/Policy Training Course. The Commission received from Chief Thomas a copy of policies required by the State of Wisconsin. The policies had been reviewed by the City Attorney. Motion by Gottlieb second by Nelson to go into closed session according to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(c) to review the six month performance of the police chief. Roll call Vote: Chaudoir-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Gottlieb-Aye, Tietyen-Aye. The motion was unanimous. The commission went into closed session. Motion by Nelson second by Gottlieb to reconvene into open session. Roll call Chaudoir-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Gottlieb-Aye, Tietyen-Aye. Motion carried. The commission reconvened in open session. Gottlieb motioned to adjourn second by Nelson. Motion carried unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Terry Tietyen, Commissioner Minutes of Regular Meeting Held Monday February 13, 2006 Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m. Present: Commissioners Nelson, Gottlieb, Taucher, and Tietyen; Chief Thomas; Chief Mitchell. Excused: Chaudoir. In the absence of Commission Chair Chaudoir, Commissioner Nelson chaired the meeting. There were no public appearances. The minutes of the regular meeting held on January 9, 2006 and the special meeting held on January 23, 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Gottlieb to approve. Unanimous approval. AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Ambulance Department bills for January 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date ambulance budget was reviewed. January 2006 ambulance revenue was $17,820.62. January 2006 ambulance calls were reviewed. There was no other business. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Department bills for January 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Gottlieb, seconded by Tietyen to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date fire budget was reviewed. January 2006 fire calls were reviewed. There was no other business. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Department bills for January 2006 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Gottlieb to approve. Unanimous approval. Command, holiday and overtime pay for January 2006 were reviewed.
Command Pay 215.00 hours Holiday Pay (New Years’ Day)
Officers who worked 72.00 hours Officers who did not work 64.00 hours Overtime Pay 182.25 hours The Municipal Court statement for December 2005 was not available. The final cost of the two new squad cars was $18,661.85 per car. The Community Room was used 153 times in 2005. The Preliminary Police Department Annual Report was reviewed. Several community programs are in progress or planned:
a. The Hunter Safety class will begin March 7. b. The Boater Safety class will begin May 1. c. The Port Washington Citizens’ Academy graduation will be held on March 8. Commissioners are invited to attend. Other Business: Commissioner Taucher announced that she will be unable to attend the March 13 meeting. Minutes will be taken by one of the other commissioners. Moved by Gottlieb, seconded by Tietyen to adjourn. Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gina Taucher, Secretary Minutes of Special Meeting Held Monday January 23, 2006 Meeting called to order at 1:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Chaudoir, Gottlieb, and Tietyen. There were no public appearances. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Gottlieb to approve two resolutions. Unanimous approval. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-1 Commendation – David Stricker WHEREAS David Stricker has served the City of Port Washington for thirty years; and WHEREAS David Stricker is retiring from his position as the Assistant Chief of the Port Washington Fire Department, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Port Washington Police and Fire Commission commends David Stricker for his thirty years of dedicated service to the Port Washington Fire Department and the citizens of Port Washington. Dated at Port Washington, Wisconsin this 23rd day of January 2006 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-2 Commendation – Richard Gahan WHEREAS Richard Gahan has served the City of Port Washington for thirty years; and WHEREAS Richard Gahan is retiring from his position as Engineer of the Port Washington Fire Department, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Port Washington Police and Fire Commission commends Richard Gahan for his thirty years of dedicated service to the Port Washington Fire Department and the citizens of Port Washington. Dated at Port Washington, Wisconsin this 23rd day of January 2005 There was no other business. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Gottlieb to adjourn. Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 1:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Mark Gottlieb, Secretary Pro Tem Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Gottlieb, Taucher, and Tietyen; Chief Thomas; Chief Mitchell. Excused: Chaudoir and Nelson. In the absence of Commission Chair Chaudoir, Commissioner Gottlieb chaired the meeting. There were no public appearances. The minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday December 12, 2005 were reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Tietyen to approve. Unanimous approval. AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Ambulance Department bills for December 2005 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date ambulance budget was reviewed. December 2005 ambulance revenue was $16,442.27; the total revenue for 2005 is $197,110.38. Ambulance Revenue vs. Expenses for the years 2002 to 2005 were reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Tietyen to increase the ambulance fees for 2006 to the level recommended by Life Quest. Unanimous approval. The cost of On Scene Care – Basic Life Support will increase from $90 to $100 for both Residents and Non-Residents. The cost of On Scene Care – Advanced Life Support will increase from $300 to $350 for Residents and from $325 to $400 for Non-Residents. December 2005 ambulance calls were reviewed. There was no other business. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Department bills for December 2005 were reviewed. Moved by Taucher, seconded by Tietyen to approve. Unanimous approval. The year-to-date fire budget was reviewed. The Chief reported that the repair of the southeast door at the fire station will proceed. December 2005 fire calls were reviewed. Chief Mitchell reviewed the changes in the department for 2006: Dave Stricker and Rick Gahan are retiring, and Lance Borgenhagen has resigned. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to approve the Chief’s appointments of Steve Schmidt, Brandon Gregozeski, and Jerry Haas to fill the open positions. Unanimous approval. The Commission will meet on Monday January 23 to approve a resolution commending Stricker and Gahan for their service to the department. Chief Mitchell presented a proposed revision to the City Municipal Code Chapter 5.03.000 OTHER OFFICERS: "There shall be a 1st Assistant Chief, Deputy Chiefs, Captains, Lieutenants, Engineers, Assistant Engineers and a Secretary-Treasurer. The 1st Assistant Chief, Deputy Chiefs, Captains, Lieutenants, Engineers, and Assistant Engineers shall be appointed by the Chief, subject to approval by the Police and Fire Commission. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected by the members at the annual meeting, and the term of office shall be for one year, and shall begin on January 1 succeeding the annual meeting." Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to recommend to the Common Council that the Chief’s suggested revision be adopted. Unanimous approval. There was no other business. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Department bills for December 2005 were reviewed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Taucher to approve. Unanimous approval. Command, holiday and overtime pay for December 2005 were reviewed.
Command Pay 261.75 hours Holiday Pay (Christmas Eve Day)
Officers who worked 64.00 hours Officers who did not work 72.00 hours Holiday Pay (Christmas Day)
Officers who worked 64.00 hours Officers who did not work 72.00 hours Holiday Pay (New Years’ Eve Day)
Officers who worked 73.00 hours Officers who did not work 64.00 hours Overtime Pay 113.75 hours Municipal Court income for November 2005 was $6,940. The year-to-date total is $128,485. The purchase of replacement squad cars was discussed. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Gottlieb to approve the purchase of two squads as part of the state bid procedure at a price in the range of $17,600 - $20,000. Unanimous approval. The Port Washington Citizens’ Academy began on January 4, 2006 with 14 enrollees. Commissioners are invited to attend the Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition at the Police Department on January 12, at 8:45 a.m. There was no other business. Moved by Tietyen, seconded by Gottlieb to adjourn. Unanimous approval. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gina Taucher, Secretary |