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Police and Fire Commission Meeting - April 16, 2026

Common Council & Commissions — Thursday, April 16, 2026
BodyMonroe, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council & Commissions
DateThursday, April 16, 2026
StatusFILED
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Now in open session.

0:04

During the afternoons closed session, the four commission members, as well as I think we had uh seven or eight community members and other stakeholders that uh uh augmented our panels.

0:20

Uh interviews were conducted with the two uh candidates for the police officer or police chief position.

0:29

Um we have now had a chance to uh discuss that with the commission members and the panelists, and uh we have directed the uh city administrator to uh take some uh uh final steps in the process, and we plan to meet next Thursday, the 23rd of April at three in the afternoon to uh hopefully finalize the uh hiring process.

0:59

If there's nothing uh further to come before us, move to adjourn.

1:05

Second, moved and seconded.

1:07

Um all those in favor signify by saying aye.

1:10

Aye.

1:11

Any opposed?

1:12

Motion carries, we are adjourned.

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Summary of Proceedings

Police and Fire Commission Meeting - April 16, 2026

The Monroe Police and Fire Commission met on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting included a closed session to interview two police chief candidates with a panel of community stakeholders, followed by an open session to discuss next steps in the recruitment process. Commissioners voted to schedule a follow-up meeting to finalize the hire.

Discussion Items

  • The commission conducted interviews of two candidates for the police chief position during closed session, joined by approximately seven or eight community members and stakeholders serving on interview panels.
  • After returning to open session at 3:36 PM, commissioners discussed the recruitment process, timeline, and logistics. They directed the city administrator to take final steps in the hiring process.
  • A follow-up meeting was scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM to hopefully finalize the selection.

Key Outcomes

  • Motion to enter closed session at 1:04 PM passed unanimously (roll call vote: all present commissioners voted yes).
  • Motion to return from closed session at 3:36 PM passed unanimously.
  • The commission directed the city administrator to proceed with final steps in the police chief hiring process.
  • Motion to adjourn at 3:38 PM passed unanimously (voice vote).

Meeting Transcript

Now in open session. During the afternoons closed session, the four commission members, as well as I think we had uh seven or eight community members and other stakeholders that uh uh augmented our panels. Uh interviews were conducted with the two uh candidates for the police officer or police chief position. Um we have now had a chance to uh discuss that with the commission members and the panelists, and uh we have directed the uh city administrator to uh take some uh uh final steps in the process, and we plan to meet next Thursday, the 23rd of April at three in the afternoon to uh hopefully finalize the uh hiring process. If there's nothing uh further to come before us, move to adjourn. Second, moved and seconded. Um all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries, we are adjourned.

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