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City of Juneau · Dodge County · meeting of Sep 29, 2026 · Minutes
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Special City Personnel Committee
Tuesday September 29, 2026
City-8:30 am
at CITY HALL - 405 Jewel St
MINUTES
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Personnel Members: Bob Chapman, Doug Lee, Jeff Schoenwetter and Mayor Jane Fude
Others Present: Kelly Powers, Luke Wagner, Mike Matoushek, Dave Beal and Meagan
Buchda
1. The Meeting was called to order at 8:30 am and roll call was taken.
2. D. Lee / J. Schoenwetter motioned to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
3. D. Lee / B. Chapman motioned to approve August 25, 2026, Minutes. Motion carried.
4. Public Comment. None.
5. Motion by J. Schoenwetter / D. Lee to adjourn to Closed Session as Per WI Stat
19.85(1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of
public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or
bargaining reasons require a closed session at 8:32am.
a. Negotiate 2026-2027 Union Contract between City of Juneau and the Professional
Police Association Local #472.
6. Motion by J. Schoenwetter / D. Lee to reconvene to Open Session as Per WI Stat 19.85(2)
and Disclose Findings if any at 10:44am Per article 22 - 3-year agreement starting January
1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2029. Article 18 – 2% wage increase effective first pay
period of January, 3% wage increase first pay period in July for 3 years. Step 7-year wage
scale to be the 5-year wage scale. Vacation will change from anniversary date to January 1st
– prorated the first-year dependent on start date. Article 6 – vacation will be mirroring city
policy - 1 year 10 days, 5 year 15 days, 10 years 20 days, 15 years 25 days and 20 years is 1
day per year up to 30 days. Article 7- funeral leave will mirror city policy to add legal
parters, spouses’ grandparents and stepchildren. Article 12 required equipment- proposed
safety vest approved. Article 18 longevity compensation – accepted (125) 200, (175) 300
and (225) 500 to get paid out in December. Motion carried 3-0.
7. Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Changes to the Personnel Policy Handbook.
Motioned by D. Lee seconded by J. Schoenwetter to approve changes to the personnel
policy handbook “Exhibit A” will be forwarded to Council. Motion carried 3-0.
8. Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Removing the Recreation Program Coordinator
from Probation with Step Increase.
Motioned by J. Schoenwetter seconded by D. Lee to approve removing the Recreation
Program Coordinator from probation with a wage scale increase. Motion carried 3-0.
9. Motioned by J. Schoenwetter / D. Lee to adjourn to Closed Session as Per WI Stat
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 at 12:00 pm.
• Meagan Buchda
• Pam Bunkoske
• Caley Visser
• Joe Ludtke
• Mark Peters
• Nate Born
• Tyler Becker
• David Beal
• Jennifer Dominik
10. Motioned by J. Schoenwetter / D. Lee to reconvene to Open Session as Per WI Stat
19.85(2) and Disclose Findings if any at 1:16 pm. Motion carried 3-0.
Discussion held and will present an updated wage scale to Council.
11. Future Agenda Items. EMS wage scale and EMS 2027 rate increase recommendations.
12. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: Tuesday October 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
13. Motion by J. Schoenwetter / D. Lee to adjourn meeting at 1:21 pm.
Minutes Reported By;
Bob Chapman
Source: City of Juneau website. First collected Oct 19, 2026.