Evansville Police Commission--Minutes of Jan. 24, 2006

EVANSVILLE POLICE COMMISSION

Meeting Minutes

City Council Chambers, City Hall

Evansville, Wisconsin

January 24, 2006

4:00 p.m.

1. Roll call. In Attendance: Commissioners Scott Brummond, John Decker, Steve Hagen, Barbara Jacobson, Wally Shannon and Police Chief Scott McElroy. Also present in audience: Richard Woulfe of 255 E. Main St.

2. Approval of Minutes. Minutes of the Commission's meetings of January 4, 2006 and January 16, 2006 were reviewed. Motion by Jacobson to approve the minutes as distributed, seconded by Hagen. Approved by voice vote.

3. Citizen appearances. None.

4. Chief's Report. Chief McElroy reported on the current hiring process (see item 5, below).

5. Discussion of Status of Eligibility List and Recruitment Issues. Chief McElroy advised that more than 50 Patrol Officer application packets have been distributed, and that the deadline for submission of completed applications is February 1, 2006.

6. Review of Internal Disciplinary Procedures and Related Matters. Extended discussion was had among the Commissioners and Chief McElroy, with participation by Mr. Woulfe. It was noted that the Evansville Police Commission does not have the "optional powers" under Wis. Stat. sec. 62.13 to exercise authority over the Police Department's budget, or the rules, policies or procedures of the Police Department, except as pertains to appointment and promotion of sworn personnel and disciplinary proceedings following the filing of formal charges. Such other authority resides with the Common Council and the Public Safety Committee. The Commission will continue the discussion with participation of the City Attorney, whose presence is believed necessary to provide additional information concerning the Fitters disciplinary matter.

7. Discussion of Agenda Items for Future Meetings. Commissioners desire consideration of the following topics at the next meeting of the Commission:

a) School liaison officer assignment.

b) Continuation of review of disciplinary procedures.

c) Patrol Officer hiring status.

8. Adjournment. Adjournment sine die proposed by President Brummond. Approved without objection, at 5:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

John R. Decker

Secretary

Note: Minutes of the Commission are not official until approved by the Commission at a meeting called and noticed for that purpose.