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City of Menomonie Police and Fire Commission Meeting Minutes October 8, 2026 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 9:06 a.m. by President Ron Sandfort. Roll Call: Commissioners present were President Ron Sandfort, Tom Miller, Dave Pellett and Martha Stratton. Also present was Chief Dennis Klass. Commissioner Robin Sweeny was excused and Tom Miller was delayed. Approval of Minutes from September 29, 2026 meeting, with a correction to direct the Chief to offer Promotion as Battalion Chief to Michael Christian. Matthew Poliak and Brady Bleskacek are to be put on an eligibility list in rank order for future consideration as Battalion Chief commencing from 1 January 2027 thru 31 December 2028. Motion by Pellett, seconded by Stratton to approve minutes with the Correction of the added Battalion Chief. Motion Carried. Public Comments related to Agenda: There were none. Old Business: None New Business: Motion by Pellett and seconded by Stratton to convene in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1) (c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Motion carried. Motion made by Miller and seconded by Pellett to reconvene in open session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(2). Motion carried. Open Session: Open Session: Motion made by Pellett Seconded by Miller to direct Chief Klass to offer Promotion as Lieutenant to Adam McCulloch. Brad Kenealy is to be put on an eligibility list for future consideration commencing from 1 January 2027 through 31 December 2028. An eligibility list for Captain and for future consideration in rank order is Michael Christian and Andrew Kissh commencing from 1 January 2027 through 31 December 2028. Next meeting of the commission is currently not scheduled. Motion to adjourn was made at 11:28 a.m. by Stratton, seconded by Pellet. Motion carried. Submitted by Martha L. Stratton