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MINUTES OF THE CHIPPEWA FALLS POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION A special meeting of the Chippewa Falls Police and Fire Commission was held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Chippewa Falls Police Department, 201 Island Street. Chippewa Falls, WI. Commission members present: Cindy Boggess, Greg Dachel, Mike Hepfler, Brian Flynn, Brian Hedrington Others present: Police Chief Ryan Douglas, Fire Chief Brian Tonnancour 1. Chair Dachel called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Motion by Boggess/Hedrington to approve the minutes of the May 12th, 2026 meeting. All present voting Aye. Motion carried. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers: Chair, G. Dachel, Vice Chair, B. Hedrington, Secretary, M. Hepfler Motion by Boggess/Flynn to enter into closed session at 5:34 p.m. Contemplate closed session under Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85 (1) (c) “Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility” to: A. Conduct Police Department Interviews for a patrol position; to include PFC Members, Police Chief Ryan Douglas and interview candidates. The Commission may return to open session, with possible action on items discussed in close session. Roll Call vote. All voting aye. Motion carried The Commission interviewed three candidates for the Police Officer position. Motion by Hepfler/Flynn to return to open session. All present voting aye, motion carried. Return to open session at 7:38 p.m. Motion by Boggess/Hedrington to send Candidates #1 to background checks and a conditional offer of employment contingent upon candidate passing background check, physical, medical, and psychological exams. All present voting aye, motion carried. Motion by Boggess/Hedrington to place Candidate #2 on a Police Officer position eligibility list that expires on June 23, 2027 and to authorize Chief Douglas the discretion to hire from the eligibility list as needed. All present voting aye, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. as no further business was on the agenda. Submitted by: Mike Hepfler, Secretary, Chippewa Falls Police and Fire Commission