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1 POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 12:00pm Members Present: Mr. Whitrock, Ms. Shiefelbein, Mr. Hodgson, Mr. Noskowiak Not Present: Mr. Fochs Others Present: Mr. Fox, Mr. Deaver, Mr. Howard, Mr. Kunst, Mr. Wolf, Ms. Zarecki, Mr. Giese, Bobby Sullivan, Kelly, Peggy, Mr. Thauer, Mr. Noel 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Whitrock called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Schiefelein moved to approve the minutes of May 19th, 2026. Mr. Niskowiak seconded, and the motion carried. 3. PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION Chief Deaver and Deputy Chief Sullivan presented an Award of Appreciation to citizen Kelly for her heroic actions during a residential fire. Kelly alerted the occupants by repeatedly knocking on the door, allowing them to wake up and safely evacuate the home. Commission President Whitrock also thanked Kelly for her quick thinking and heroic efforts, recognizing the significant role she played in ensuring the residents' safety. 4. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was shown digitally. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of Vouchers Mr. Hodgson moved to approve the vouchers as presented. Ms. Schiefelbein seconded the motion, and the motion carried. 6. REPORTS a. Fire/EMS Chief Deaver presented the Fire Department's newsletter as written. 2 Chief Deaver went over staffing, and the challenges of recruiting. Staff shirts now have a barcode on the back that can be scanned, leading to job information and application. Staff continue with trainings, and Deputy Chief Howard is one week away from graduating with this masters degree. b. Police Department Chief Fox presented the Police Department report as written. Department’s newest officers are moving through the field training process. Lt. Kontos has done great overseeing the field training program. Staff have continued with trainings and inservice. Cops and Bobbers had a great turn out, donations continue to come in to support this event and Shop with a Cop. 7. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW None. 8. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Shiefelbein moved to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Hodgson seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Sharalee Simkins, Police & Fire Commission Secretary ____________________________