POLICE
AND FIRE COMMISSION
MINUTES
Burlington Fire Station
165 West Washington Street
May 7, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by
President Tom Pringle.
Roll Call
Commissioners present were Ron Patla, John Hotvedt,
Pat Spiegelhoff and Barbara Kopack Hill. Also present
were Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer and Fire Chief Richard
Lodle.
Public Comments
There no public comments.
Minutes
On a motion by Commission Spiegelhoff, seconded by
Commissioner Patla, the Commission unanimously approved
the minutes of March 5, 2008.
Department Reports
Chief Lodle presented updates of the Fire Department
to the Commission which included the acceptance of the
retirement of Perry Hintz, Kevin Spencer being elected
to probation as Fire Fighter, five probationary members
finished FF1 Certification and two members finished FF2
Certification.
Closed Session
Commissioner Spiegelhoff motioned and Commissioner
Patla seconded to move into Closed Session per
authority of ss. 19.85(1) Wis. Stats. to discuss a
Police Union complaint at 6:40 p.m.
Commissioner Holvedt motioned and Commissioner Patla
seconded to move out of Closed Session. Motion carried
unanimously.
Reports and Communications
Police Chief Eisenhauer presented updates of the
Police Department to the Commission which included the
vacancy left be David Waltz to be replaced, Eric Mitchel
finished motorcycle school this week, Neighborhood Watch
is operating in good standing following some incidents
and the department is preparing for ChocolateFest
weekend with extra patrols.
Other Business
The Police and Fire Commission rules and regulations
with proposed changes were distributed for review. The
proposals and changes will be finalized at the June
meeting.
Adjournment
At 7:29 p.m. President Pringle motioned to adjourn,
seconded by Commissioner Kopack Hill. The motion carried
unanimously.
Adjourned at 7:29 p.m. .