City of Marshfield

The Fire and Police Commission conducted its meeting with the primary agenda item being the election of officers, where Commissioners Hanson, Penker, and Meek were elected as President, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary, respectively. Staff updates included reports on an $800,000 grant for the Wildwood Plaza building project, progress on the Training Center Master Plan, and the status of grant applications for a comprehensive risk assessment. The Commission approved promotional processes for the Detective Sergeant position in the police department and various positions in the fire department, including Engineer, Lieutenant, and Deputy Chief roles. Additionally, the Commission authorized a cash raffle to support the Police Education and Community Engagement (PEACE) program, reviewed and approved departmental bills, and received annual reports for both the police and fire departments. The meeting also included an overview of Lexipol's Daily Training Bulletins usage for both departments.

The commission received staff updates regarding police job function test revalidation, EpiPen training, 9/11 anniversary planning, and fire training center master planning. Several financial authorizations were granted for department bills. Personnel actions included accepting a recruit resignation and authorizing the recruitment process for a vacancy. The commission approved a Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Long-Term Service Plan, as well as specific fire department policies. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved components of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan for both fire and police departments, encompassing equipment, facilities, and emergency management services.

The committee received a comprehensive presentation on the United Way's ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) program, which addresses financial challenges for households earning above the poverty level but below a living wage. Updates were provided by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin regarding service availability, farmer's market vouchers, and the status of meal programs. The committee also discussed transportation updates involving the transition of services to MTM for Inclusa clients, received a transit report on new equipment, and initiated preliminary planning for the upcoming 2026 Senior Health Fair.

The Commission discussed several departmental updates, including the renovation of the Wildwood Plaza building and the acquisition of EpiPens for police department first responders. Progress reports were provided on the Training Center Master Plan and a fully funded UTV project. The commission also addressed a memorandum of agreement regarding the emergency medical transport of K-9 officers. Financial actions included the review and approval of multiple fire and police department bills, as well as the authorization of 2025 ambulance accounts receivable write-offs. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved various fire department policies and procedures regarding safety, training, and incident response.

The committee meeting focused on reviewing several key policy drafts presented by the Communications Director. These included the City Social Media Policy 2026, the Marshfield Broadcasting Announcement Policy 2026, the updated Marshfield Broadcasting Policy 2026, and the comprehensive City Communications Policy 2026. All policies were discussed in detail, with specific feedback provided regarding comment moderation, annual review requirements, and banner distinctions, and all were recommended to the Common Council. Additionally, the committee received an update regarding the cancellation of the City's LPFM license and a request regarding radio station speakers was postponed.