General
Regular MeetingGreen Bay, WI · May 11, 2021
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE POLICE
AND FIRE COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021, 4:00 PM
Virtual Meeting. Public may join via Zoom.
A. ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION.
1. This item contains documents which provide call in information and instructions for the Zoom
meeting.
B. ROLL CALL.
Present: Marian Boyle-Rohloff, Rod Goldhahn, Melissa Cheslock, Ed Dorff.
Absent: Rashad Cobb
Others Present: Interim Police Chief James Runge, Police Commander Kevin Warych, Police
Lieutenant Jody Buth, HR Generalist Jen Smits and others.
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
Moved by Commissioner Melissa Cheslock, seconded by Commissioner Marian Boyle-Rohloff to
approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Yes- Marian Boyle-Rohloff, Rod Goldhahn, Melissa Cheslock, Ed Dorff, No- None, Abstain- None
D. REGULAR BUSINESS.
1. Consideration with possible action on the review of Patrol Officer candidate background(s). The
Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1) (c) and (f), Wisconsin
Statutes, to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any
public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercise responsibility. The
Commission may thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wisconsin
Statutes, to report the results of the closed session and consider the balance of the agenda.
Moved by Commissioner Ed Dorff, seconded by Commissioner Melissa Cheslock to go into closed
session. Motion carried.
Yes- Marian Boyle-Rohloff, Rod Goldhahn, Melissa Cheslock, Ed Dorff, No- None, Abstain- None
Moved by Commissioner Melissa Cheslock, seconded by Commissioner Ed Dorff to return to open
session. Motion carried.
Yes- Marian Boyle-Rohloff, Rod Goldhahn, Melissa Cheslock, Ed Dorff, No- None, Abstain- None
Out of closed session, President Goldhahn reported that the Commission reviewed 7 Patrol Officer
candidate backgrounds. Six candidates were removed by the Commission and one candidate was
approved to continue in the hiring process.
2. Interviews with Patrol Officer candidate(s). Please take notice that pursuant to §19.85 (1) (c) and
(f) Wisconsin Statutes, the Commission may convene in closed session for the purpose of
interviewing, evaluating and considering employment of Patrol Officer candidates.
The Commission conducted interviews with two Patrol Officer candidates.
E. ADJOURNMENT.
Moved by Commissioner Ed Dorff, seconded by Commissioner Marian Boyle-Rohloff to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Yes- Marian Boyle-Rohloff, Rod Goldhahn, Melissa Cheslock, Ed Dorff, No- None, Abstain- None
Agenda
AGENDA OF THE POLICE
AND FIRE COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021, 4:00 PM
Virtual Meeting. Public may join via Zoom.
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. This item contains documents which provide call in information and instructions for the
Zoom meeting.
B. Roll Call.
C. Approval of the Agenda.
D. Regular Business.
1. Consideration with possible action on the review of Patrol Officer candidate background(s).
The Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1) (c) and (f),
Wisconsin Statutes, to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance
evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or
exercise responsibility. The Commission may thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant
to Section 19.85(2), Wisconsin Statutes, to report the results of the closed session and
consider the balance of the agenda.
2. Interviews with Patrol Officer candidate(s). Please take notice that pursuant to §19.85 (1) (c)
and (f) Wisconsin Statutes, the Commission may convene in closed session for the purpose
of interviewing, evaluating and considering employment of Patrol Officer candidates.
E. Adjournment.
1) THIS MEETING IS RECORDED: THE VIDEO OF THIS MEETING AND MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
AT www.greenbaywi.gov
Agenda of the Police and Fire Commission
May 11, 2021
Page 1
2) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
3) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this Police and
Fire Commission meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and
information gathering relative to this agenda.
4) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
Agenda of the Police and Fire Commission
May 11, 2021
Page 2
Packet
AGENDA OF THE POLICE
AND FIRE COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021, 4:00 PM
Virtual Meeting. Public may join via Zoom.
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. This item contains documents which provide call in information and instructions for the
Zoom meeting.
B. Roll Call.
C. Approval of the Agenda.
D. Regular Business.
1. Consideration with possible action on the review of Patrol Officer candidate background(s).
The Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1) (c) and (f),
Wisconsin Statutes, to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance
evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or
exercise responsibility. The Commission may thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant
to Section 19.85(2), Wisconsin Statutes, to report the results of the closed session and
consider the balance of the agenda.
2. Interviews with Patrol Officer candidate(s). Please take notice that pursuant to §19.85 (1) (c)
and (f) Wisconsin Statutes, the Commission may convene in closed session for the purpose
of interviewing, evaluating and considering employment of Patrol Officer candidates.
E. Adjournment.
1) THIS MEETING IS RECORDED: THE VIDEO OF THIS MEETING AND MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
AT www.greenbaywi.gov
Agenda of the Police and Fire Commission
May 11, 2021
Page 1
2) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
3) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this Police and
Fire Commission meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and
information gathering relative to this agenda.
4) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
Agenda of the Police and Fire Commission
May 11, 2021
Page 2
Virtual Meeting Instructions
Police & Fire Commission 5-11-21
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1 Zoom Meeting Instructions for Members and Persons Attending Meetings—City of Green Bay
Additional Information
1. Wisconsin Open Meetings Law still applies
a. Persons interested in speaking to an item must give their name and address
b. Committee/Commission/Board members will still follow Roberts Rules of Order
2. All zoom meetings will have a password in the instructions. Please enter when prompted.
3. Please log into the Zoom meeting 10 minutes before the meeting starts to ensure proper technology is working.
a. If you are a Board Member, please log into CivicClerk with a computer, laptop, or tablet device.
4. Once you are in the meeting please mute yourselves.
a. You may unmute yourself when you are called upon to speak.
5. Waiting room
a. When you call in, all callers/participants will be placed in a “waiting room.”
b. Persons on the agenda will be admitted to the meeting, and then once the item is concluded, the host
will permanently mute you from the meeting (you can still hear the meeting).
6. Using Zoom with a tablet or computer
a. Tablet—you will be asked to sign in. Download the app either with the Apple Store or the Play Store
b. Computer—you will be asked to sign in. You may download the app or click on the link to open Zoom in
your browser.
7. Registering
a. The host may ask you to register for the meeting. A registration link will be sent to you along with the
invite. You’ll receive another email confirming that you’re registered for the meeting.
b. If you’re using a phone, your registration will still be tied to an email.
8. Raising your hand
a. Committee members—you can either use CivicClerk and request to speak or you can “raise your hand”
in the zoom meeting (you’d need to use a computer or tablet) to let the host know you’d like to speak.
You can also un-mute yourselves and start speaking.
b. Persons on the agenda—you can “raise your hand” but you’d need to use a computer. You will be
allowed to speak, per Wisconsin Open Meetings Rules, once the committee has “opened the floor for
interested parties to speak.” Once the committee is finished with your agenda item, the host will mute
you permanently, unless the committee opens the floor again.
9. What devices should I use?
a. Smart phone (please see more detailed instructions on page 3)
b. Land line
c. Tablet—well in advance of the meeting, please download the Zoom Meeting app before you join a
meeting by using either the Apple Store or the Play Store. You will be asked to input your name, thus
identifying you for the meeting. You’ll also be asked to verify your email.
d. Computer—well in advance of the meeting, please download the Zoom Meeting app, but you can also
click on a link to open the Zoom Meeting in your browser. You will be asked to input your name, thus
identifying you for the meeting.
e. For tablet and computer users--if you download the app you will be asked to verify your email.
10. Zoom etiquette
a. Muting yourselves when you’re not talking will prevent your background noise from interfering with
others’ ability to listen to and participate in the meeting.
b. If you’re using a telephone, please identify yourself with your phone number and name before you
speak. Zoom meeting hosts can see only your telephone number and will ask you to identify yourselves.
11. Closed session
a. Persons in the Zoom meeting will be put into a waiting room while the committee meets in Closed
Session. Participants will be admitted back into the Zoom meeting once the committee reconvenes in
Open Session.
b. Persons watching live on YouTube will see a gray screen with the City logo during closed session.
12. Persons interested in attending anonymously or listening to the meeting may call in by dialing *67 followed by
the phone number above.
2 Zoom Meeting Instructions for Members and Persons Attending Meetings—City of Green Bay
Calling into the Zoom meeting using a smartphone
1. Dial the phone number listed at the beginning of this document.
2. When prompted, enter the Meeting ID number followed by #
a. If you’re using a smartphone, you can access the keypad by clicking “Keypad” on your screen
3. Once you are in the meeting, notify the meeting host that you are in and state your name.
4. If you do not need to talk, please make sure your phone is on Mute
a. If you’re using a smartphone, look at your screen and click the Mute button
b. If you’re using a computer, you should see a Mute button in the Zoom application
3 Zoom Meeting Instructions for Members and Persons Attending Meetings—City of Green Bay