Fitchburg, WI Fitch-Rona EMS Commission 1-15-26

The Fitch-Rona EMS Commission meeting held on January 15, 2026, primarily focused on operational updates, financial reports, and policy approvals related to emergency medical services. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract commitment with Johnson Block for financial audit services for the year 2023, noting an anticipated increase in audit costs. The commission also reviewed and approved accounts payable checks authorized by the Chief. Additionally, the meeting addressed the adoption of a new parental leave policy, with a motion passed to approve the policy contingent on removing a clawback provision requiring employees to repay leave benefits if they do not return to work for six months. Another significant agenda item was the approval of a memorandum of understanding with Local 311 regarding staffing guidelines for the peak time ambulance truck, which clarified employment terms for limited-term employees and outlined plans for potential future expansion of ambulance services. The meeting concluded with a discussion about appointing a new commission chair, which was deferred due to incomplete membership.