Police and Fire Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet

Police and Fire Commission Meeting Agenda September 22, 2026 - 1:00 PM Public Safety Building 16300 W. National Avenue Published: 09/15/2026 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes 4. COMMUNICATIONS 5. BILLS A. Action will be taken on invoices that were received during the normal course and scope of business since the last PFC meeting 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. CLOSED SESSION A. The Police & Fire Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of a public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, specifically regarding: B. Personnel Update - Fire Department C. Consideration of Police Chief’s recommendation to remove personnel from probationary status - Police Department D. Interview candidates for the position of Police Officer - Police Department 9. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION A. Discussion and possible action regarding Personnel Update - Fire Department B. Discussion and possible action regarding Chief Hingiss’ recommendation to remove personnel from probationary status - Police Department C. Discussion and possible action to establish an Eligibility List for the position of Police Officer - Police Department 10. ADJOURN Page 1 of 5 Additional Information • The agenda packet, including supplemental information related to agenda items, is available online at www.NewBerlinWI.gov. Once finalized by the governing body, approved meeting minutes will also be posted online. • Agenda items may be taken out of order at the governing body's discretion. • Members, and possibly a quorum, of other municipal governmental bodies may attend this meeting to gather information. However, no action will be taken by any governmental body other than the one referenced in this notice. • Accommodations will be provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or appropriate aids and services, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (262) 786-8610 with reasonable notice. Page 2 of 5 Police and Fire Commission MEETING MINUTES August 18, 2026 - 1:00 PM Public Safety Building 16300 W. National Avenue MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Piontek called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM 2. ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE Present: Commissioner Palechek, Commissioner Piontek, Commissioner Buer, Commissioner O'Donnell Staff Present: Fire Chief Mark Polzin and Police Chief Jeff Hingiss 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Commissioner Palechek Second by: Commissioner Buer VOTE: Motion Passed 4-0 4. COMMUNICATIONS None 5. BILLS A. Action will be taken on invoices that were received during the normal course and scope of business since the last PFC meeting None 6. OLD BUSINESS None 7. NEW BUSINESS None 8. CLOSED SESSION Page 3 of 5 MOTION: Motion to Enter Closed Session at 1:02 PM Motion by: Commissioner O'Donnell Second by: Commissioner Palechek VOTE: Motion Passed 4-0 A. The Police & Fire Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of a public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, specifically regarding: B. Consideration of Police Chief’s recommendation to remove personnel from probationary status - Police Department C. Consideration of Fire Chief’s recommendation to remove personnel from probationary status - Fire Department D. Personnel Update - Fire Department 9. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION MOTION: Motion to Return to open session at 1:47 PM Motion by: Commissioner Palechek Second by: Commissioner Buer VOTE: Motion Passed 4-0 A. Discussion and possible action regarding Chief Hingiss’ recommendation to remove personnel from probationary status - Police Department Motion to ratify the recommendation of Chief Hingiss to end the probationary period for Officer Junior Rittenhouse and make his appointment permanent, effective September 3, 2026. MOTION: Motion to Approve VOTE: Motion by: Commissioner O'Donnell Second by: Commissioner Piontek Motion Passed 4-0 B. Discussion and possible action regarding Chief Polzin’s recommendation to remove personnel from probationary status - Fire Department No action taken. C. Discussion and possible action regarding personnel update - Fire Department No action taken. 10. ADJOURN MOTION: Motion to Adjourn at 1:49 PM VOTE: Motion by: Commissioner O'Donnell Page 4 of 5 Second by: Commissioner Piontek Motion Passed 4-0 Respectfully Submitted, Michael D. O’Donnell PFC Recording Secretary Page 5 of 5