The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Thomas Pringle. Commissioners present were Patricia Spiegelhoff, James Stobber, Norris (Jack) Berry and David Kaiser. Also present were Police Chief David Walsh and Fire Chief Richard Lodle.

Motion to approve the minutes of the November 5, 2003 meeting by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Berry. Motion carried unanimously.

Report from Fire Chief:

The Chief reported on the election of officers for the City of Burlington Volunteer Fire Department:

Elected from Hose Company No.1 are Captain, Tim Nelson; Lieutenant, Kevin Morrow; Secretary, David Hall; and Treasurer, Joe Milroy.

Hose Company No.2 officers are Captain, Ken Daniels; Lieutenant, Tim Gorman; Secretary, Jason Martin; and Treasurer, Chris Miller.

Hook and Ladder Company officers include Captain, David Kerkhoff; Lieutenant, Mark Strasser; Secretary, Josh Spencer; and Treasurer, William Miltaz.

Re-elected at the department's annual meeting were General Secretary, Craig Hancock; and General Treasurer, Richard Zwiebel.

The Chief also reported that the City of Burlington Fire Department currently has 48 volunteer members.

Motion by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Stobber for confirmation by the Police and Fire Commission of the Chief's requested reappointment for general officers to the City of Burlington Fire Department for 2004:

Deputy Fire Chief - Richard Peterson

Assistant Fire Chief - Michael Wallace

Assistant Fire Chief - Daniel Rueter

Safety Officer - Todd Campbell

Report from Police Chief:

The Chief reported that Patrol Officer Kathryn Parker had resigned from the Department to join the Beloit Police Department.

Police and Fire Commission Business:

Motion by Commissioner Stobber, seconded by Commissioner Spiegelhoffto revise Section 3 of the Police and Fire Commission manual consistent with the revisions presented to the Commission. In favor of the motion, Commissioners Spiegelhoff, Berry, Kaiser, Stobber and Pringle. Therefore, the motion carries unanimously.

Motion by Commissioner Berry, seconded by Commissioner Spiegelhoff that Chief Walsh be designated as the Police and Fire Commission's designated agent to receive all applications for the position of probationary patrol officer.

Motion to adjourn at 6:48 p.m. by President Pringle, seconded by Commissioner Kaiser. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted by

Secretary,
David P. Kaiser