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Neillsville City Council Approves the Purchase of New Police Cruiser

Thursday, February 29th, 2024 -- 10:01 AM

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The Neillsville City Council approved reclassifying an officer work status at their meeting on Tuesday.

The Council approved to reclassify Police Officer Trey Larson from Other Part-Time to Regular Part-Time (less than 30 hours per week) offering Wisconsin Retirement, but no Health or Dental insurance, effective March 1, 2024.

Chief of Police Jim Mankowski stated the Department’s old Dodge Charger will be auctioned off. Officer Halle Fecker needs a reliable car. Mankowski has found a 2020 Ford Explorer at AsiaMotors, Inc., Melrose Park, IL for $29,190 and he requested permission to purchase the vehicle with unused funds from the open Police Officer position. The Council approved that request.

The Council also approved a transfer of funds from Police Department Administration to Police Auto in the amount of $32,000 to cover the purchase of the 2020 Ford Explorer plus cost to set up equipment and police markings.

The Council also heard the Committee Reports. Council Member Bill Neville reported on the February 19th meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board regarding:

  • Recreation Department current activities;
  • Parks Department current activities;
  • Discussion on a new baseball field at Listeman Park;
  • Discussion on and referral of park benches/tables donations and locations to the Beautification Committee for management;
  • And discussion on ice/hockey rink and building.

Council Member Dewery Poeschel reported on the February 21st meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission regarding:

  • Follow up discussion on letters sent to property owners;
  • Discussion on the 2024 Historic Preservation Commission Action Plan;
  • And approved the purchase of a roll of postage stamps.

Council Member Barb Petkovsek reported on the February 26th meeting of the Personnel Committee regarding:

  • Discussion on and recommendation to reclassify Police Officer TreyLarson from Other Part-Time to Regular Part-Time (less than 30 hours per week) offering Wisconsin Retirement, but no Health or Dental insurance effective March 1, 2024.

Mayor Poeschel reported on the February 27th meeting of the Commission on PublicWorks /Utilities regarding:

  • Current activities;
  • And payment of bills.

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