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Page 1 of 2 MINUTES OF POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 16, 2026 12:45 p.m. City Council Chambers (203 S. Farwell Street) MEMBERS PRESENT: Stephanie Finn, Casey Utke, David Anderson, Colleen Schian MEMBERS ABSENT: Jon Standiford STAFF PRESENT: Police Chief Matt Rokus Fire Chief Matt Jaggar Deputy Fire Chief Tony Biasi Deputy Fire Chief Bob Haller Human Resources Manager Kelly Shea The Commission convened in open session at 12:48 p.m. Meeting was called to order by President Finn. At 12:49 p.m., motion was made by Commissioner Schian, seconded by Commissioner Utke, and passed by unanimous roll call vote to go into closed session to conduct interviews of Firefighter candidates. At 4:00 p.m., Commissioner Anderson arrived. At 4:30 p.m., Deputy Fire Chief Tony Biasi and Deputy Fire Chief Bob Haller left the meeting. At 4:36 p.m., motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Schian, and passed unanimously to move into open session. Based on the interviews conducted in closed session, a Firefighter eligibility list was created. Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Schian and passed unanimously, to adopt the new eligibility list, which shall remain in effect until July 16, 2027. President Finn asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the Police and Fire Commission meetings held on May 21, 2026, and June 22, 2026. No corrections or additions were noted, and the minutes stand approved as circulated. Chief Rokus provided a personnel update. There were no new separations or new hires since the last meeting. A discussion was held regarding the three current Police Officer vacancies and the current recruitment process. Job offers from the current eligibility list are expected to be extended by late summer. Chief Rokus also provided an operational update. A discussion was held regarding the new Public Safety Training Facility Project that is expected to be completed in September 2027. Page 2 of 2 Chief Jaggar provided a personnel update. There has been one separation since the last meeting. There are ten openings, with six planned to remain unfilled due to the SAFER grant ending in 2027. There is one expected retirement in January. Chief Jaggar also provided an operational update. A discussion was held regarding the current recruitment process, as well as the six recent recruits that just finished at the most recent academy. A discussion was also held regarding the three spots the Eau Claire Fire Department was awarded on Wisconsin Task Force 1, which is funded through Homeland Security. An update was also provided on current contract negotiations with Local 487, and on current grievances. Due to the absence of Commissioner Standiford, the commission agreed to table the agenda item regarding possible Police and Fire Commission awards for discussion at a future meeting. President Finn asked if there are any future agenda items. It was noted that, in addition to the tabled item, the commission will discuss possible updates to the current interview questions. Motion was made by Commissioner Schian to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Utke and the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Police and Fire Commission meeting is September 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Minutes recorded by Kelsey Dittloff, Police and Fire Commission Secretary.