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Page 1 of 2 MINUTES OF POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 21, 2026 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers (203 South Farwell Street) MEMBERS PRESENT: Stephanie Finn, Casey Utke, David Anderson, Jon Standiford, Colleen Schian STAFF PRESENT: Police Chief Matt Rokus Fire Chief Matt Jaggar Human Resources Director Carrie Riepl City Attorney Steve Nick The Commission convened in open session at 4:00 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Finn. Elections of Commission officers were held as follows: President: Commissioner Standiford made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and passed unanimously, to elect Stephanie Finn, President. Vice President: Commissioner Schian made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and passed unanimously, to elect Jon Standiford, Vice President. Secretary: President Finn recommended HR Specialist Kelsey Dittloff continue as Secretary of the Police and Fire Commission. Commissioner Standiford made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Schian, and passed unanimously, to elect Kelsey Dittloff, Secretary. The Conflict-of-Interest Statements were passed out to the Commissioners and signed. Commissioner Finn asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the Police and Fire Commission meetings held on March 11, 2026. No corrections or additions were noted, and the minutes stand approved as circulated. A presentation was given by City Attorney, Steve Nick, regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Police and Fire Commission. The key roles of hiring, promotion, discipline, and resident complaints were discussed. Chief Rokus provided a personnel update. The department currently has three Police Officer vacancies. A discussion was held regarding the current hiring process. Chief Rokus also provided an operational update. A discussion was held regarding the 2025 Annual Report and its highlights. Page 2 of 2 Chief Jaggar recommended that one candidate be added to the promotional eligibility list for Fire Engineer, three for Fire Lieutenant, and seven for Fire Captain. Commissioner Standiford made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and passed unanimously, to approve the Fire Department promotional eligibility lists. Chief Jaggar provided a personnel update. There have been three retirements since the last meeting, and five new hires have started. This leaves nine spots open at the department. However, six of those will not be filled, due to the SAFER grant ending at the end of 2026. Chief Jaggar brought forward the promotions of Firefighters Aaron Kiraly, Mike Shore, and Sam Maslonka to Engineer based on the promotional eligibility list already adopted by the commission. All three promotions will be effective May 22, 2026. Chief Jaggar also provided an operational update. The Commission discussed the decision not to renew the CVTC hiring contract and to transition all hiring processes in-house. The current status of Local 487 contract negotiations and recent community outreach efforts were also discussed. President Finn asked if there are any future agenda items. It was suggested that the Police Officer and Firefighter interview questions be reviewed to determine whether updates are needed. Additionally, the Commission discussed exploring the creation of an award program to recognize Police and Fire Department members, with awards presented by the Police and Fire Commission. Motion was made by Commissioner Standiford to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Anderson and the meeting was adjourned at 4:47 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Police and Fire Commission meeting is July 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Minutes recorded by Kelsey Dittloff, Police and Fire Commission Secretary.