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Monroe Salary and Personnel Committee Meeting: WPPA Contract Extension Recommendation (August 24, 2026)

Common Council & Commissions — Monday, August 24, 2026
BodyMonroe, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council & Commissions
DateMonday, August 24, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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Okay, moving on to item D uh one possible recommendation of approval of the one year extension of the 2024-2026 Wisconsin Professional Police Association contract with the wage increase.

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After deliberating, uh we decided to uh move forward with the budget negotiation process as requested uh or referenced by um administrator Rindy and um attorney uh Barker.

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Um thought that was the right course of action and um that information will be available at council next week.

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So motion to move this on the council.

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I'll make a motion to move this to council.

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Second.

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I got a motion and a second.

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Uh will the clerk call the roll for voting.

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Alder Whartonweather.

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Aye.

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Alder Vestine.

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Aye.

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Alder Frankie?

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Aye.

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And Alder True Hart.

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Aye.

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And that motion carries.

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Uh moving on to well, uh item D.

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If there's nothing else for today, we'll go into adjournment.

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I just need one more motion.

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Motion to adjourn.

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Oh, second.

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All those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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We are adjourned.

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Summary of Proceedings

Monroe Salary and Personnel Committee Meeting

On August 24, 2026, the Monroe Salary and Personnel Committee met to discuss and vote on a one-year extension of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) contract with a wage increase. The committee unanimously recommended the extension to the full City Council.

Closed Session

  • The committee entered closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate on the one-year extension of the 2024-2026 WPPA contract, including a proposed wage increase. Administrator Rindy and Attorney Barker provided guidance. After deliberation, the committee agreed to move forward with the budget negotiation process.

Discussion Items

  • One-Year Extension of WPPA Contract: The committee reviewed the proposed extension, which would continue the existing collective bargaining agreement with a wage increase. The item was moved to open session for a formal vote.

Key Outcomes

  • Motion to Recommend Approval to Council: A motion was made to forward the contract extension to the full City Council for approval. The motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous roll call vote:
    • Alder Whartonweather: Aye
    • Alder Vestine: Aye
    • Alder Frankie: Aye
    • Alder True Hart: Aye
  • The committee adjourned after the vote.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, moving on to item D uh one possible recommendation of approval of the one year extension of the 2024-2026 Wisconsin Professional Police Association contract with the wage increase. After deliberating, uh we decided to uh move forward with the budget negotiation process as requested uh or referenced by um administrator Rindy and um attorney uh Barker. Um thought that was the right course of action and um that information will be available at council next week. So motion to move this on the council. I'll make a motion to move this to council. Second. I got a motion and a second. Uh will the clerk call the roll for voting. Alder Whartonweather. Aye. Alder Vestine. Aye. Alder Frankie? Aye. And Alder True Hart. Aye. And that motion carries. Uh moving on to well, uh item D. If there's nothing else for today, we'll go into adjournment. I just need one more motion. Motion to adjourn. Oh, second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. We are adjourned.

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