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

Motion to approve the minutes of September 7, 2005 meeting by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Spiegelhoff. Motion carried unanimously.

The April meeting will include Officer Krupp who will speak before the Commission and give a presentation of his 13 months as a Sergeant and his job description. All probationary officers are doing well.

Burlington Police Department 2006 training calendar was distributed and all Commissioners are invited to attend any of the trainings. Call Steve Hausner to verify your attendance and the date and training session you wish to attend. Call 8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. at the Police Station.

Motion at 6:37 p.m. to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin statue 19.85( l )(c) to consider 2005 firemen retirements and request for reappointment of officers by Commissioner Stobber, seconded by Commissioner Kaiser. Motion carried.

Motion at 6:45 p.m. to move out of closed session by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Stobber. Motion carried.

Commissioner Kaiser moved to confirm officers for 2006 as presented. Commissioner Berry Seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioner Stobber moved seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to interview candidate at March meeting. Motion carried.

Annual Report is ready and a copy can be found at the Burlington Public Library.

A change time for the March 1, 2006 meeting scheduled for 6:30p.m. is changed to 6;:00p.m. in observance of Ash Wednesday.

Motion at 6:00 p.m. to adjourn by President Pringle, seconded by Commissioner Stobber. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted by
Secretary,
Patricia Spiegelhoff