2/19/2026

SPECIAL COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS February 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting Mayor Hauser, Presiding Present: Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Drew Morelan, Administrator; Karen Witte, Clerk-Treasurer Council Member Morris made a motion at 5:02 p.m. to go into Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1) (c), “Considering employment, promotion, compensation and performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility…”, specifically for the purpose of interviewing a candidate for the position of Police Chief. Council Member Solsrud seconded, and the motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Nays – 0 Mayor Hauser brought the meeting back into open session at 6:51 p.m. by unanimous consent. Council Member Sendelbach made a motion to offer the position of Police Chief to Eduardo Hernandez pending a background check and psychological evaluation; a starting wage of $39.00 per hour; $40.00 per hour after six months; a one-year probationary period; and there to be discussions regarding K9 Luke as part of the Whitehall Police Department. Council Member Solsrud seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Nays – 0 Upon motion by Council Member Sendelbach and seconded by Council Member Morris, the meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. The foregoing reports, resolutions, motions, ordinances, etc. contained in this are These minutes are the true and correct herewith approved by the undersigned. original and consist of one page. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Jeff Hauser, Mayor Karen Witte, City Clerk-Treasurer