Village of Jackson - Police and Fire Commission — Minutes

May 6, 2025 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 MINUTES POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM by President Jim Meyer. Members Present: Doug Alfke, Jeffrey Latz, Jim Meyers, Jill Washburn, and David Wentlandt Members Excused: None Members Absent: None Staff Present: Police Chief Ryan Vossekuil and Clerk Jackie Schuh 2. Introduction of New Members Chief Vossekuil indicated there were no new members to introduce and that Doug Alfke was re-appointed. 3. Approval of Minutes for the Police and Fire Commission Meeting of January 7, 2025 The motion to approve Minutes for the Police and Fire Commission Meeting of January 7, 2025, was made by David Wentlandt and seconded by Jeffrey Latz. Vote: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. 4. Staff Update and Discussion of Pending Policies and Procedures Related to Police and Fire Commission Duties Chief Vossekuil gave a brief update regarding the Jackson Police Department, indicating roles remain vacant. He said the procedures they have in place are working well, and he is hopeful to be discussing interview dates with the Commission soon. 5. Closed Session Pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 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.” The closed session is for the purpose of: 1. To interview candidates for police officer positions The motion to proceed into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) was made by Jim Meyers and seconded by Doug Alfke. Vote: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. The meeting proceeded into closed session at 6:03PM. Those present in the closed session were the Commission members and Police Chief Vossekuil. The prospective candidate joined the closed session at her respective interview time. May 6, 2025 Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 6. Reconvene into Open Session with Possible Action Related to the Subject of the Preceding Closed Session The motion to reconvene in open session was made by David Wentlandt and seconded by Doug Alfke. Vote: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. The meeting proceeded into open session at 6:41PM. The motion to approve moving the candidate forward in the hiring process was made by Jim Meyers and seconded by Jeffrey Latz. Vote: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. 7. Citizens/Village Staff to Address the Police & Fire Commission None. 8. Adjourn The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Doug Alfke and seconded by Jeffrey Latz. Vote: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:42PM. Respectfully Submitted, Jacqueline Schuh Village Clerk Village of Jackson