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Police Personnel Board
Minutes – April 13, 2023
The meeting was called to order at 12:02 p.m.
Board Members Present Staff Present
Paul Dupuis Chief Eric Wilde
Stacey Backues Lt. Jeff Stiefermann
Pete Fleischmann Lt. Dave Williams
Stephanie Scruggs
Mark McCarthy
Troy Pinkerton
Approval of March 09, 2023 Minutes
Troy Pinkerton moved to approve the minutes from the March 09, 2023 Board meeting. The motion
was seconded by Stephanie Scruggs and passed on a voice vote.
Old Business
Lt. Stiefermann updated the Board on current staffing levels. There are currently 9 vacancies for Police
Officer, one opening in Communications, one Animial Control Officer vacancy, and for a full time
Records Clerk. A part time Records Clerk has been hired.
Chief Wilde gave an update on the promotional process. As result of the bidding process a contract has
been awarded to the IACP, who is currently developing a test based on the Department’s requirements.
When the test is developed and a test date set the Board will be notified so arrangements for a proctor
can be made.
New Business
Lieutenant Stiefermann said three police officer applicants tested on April 10 and all passed the written
test. Additionally one applicant who is already POST certified is going through the selection process.
The application process for full time Records Clerk and Communications Operator have been re-
opened, and oral boards for Animal Control will be held next week for the remaining position(s). One
Animal Control Officer has been hired and began duties on April 10. A part time Records Clerk has
also been hired.
The Board selected Dr. Paul Dupuis as Chairman for the upcoming year on a unanamious voice vote.
The next meeting date was set for May 11, 2023 following police officer applicant testing on on May 8.
Begin Closed Session
Stacey Backues moved to go into a closed session pursuant to RSMo. 610.021. The motion was
seconded by Mark McCarthy. The motion passed with a roll call vote as follows:
McCarthy-yes Backues-yes Fleischmann-yes
Scruggs-yes Dupuis-yes Pinkerton-yes
End Closed Session
Mark McCarthy moved to come out of closed session. The motion was seconded by Stacey Backues
and passed by the following roll call vote:
McCarthy-yes Backues-yes Fleischmann-yes
Scruggs-yes Dupuis-yes Pinkerton-yes
Other Business
Stacey Backues advised that the annual Jefferson Bank BBQ to honor law enforcement, EMS and fire
personnel will be held May 3rd at the PD. Any Board members who wish to assist are welcome.
Chief Wilde informed the Board that a C.O.P.S. grant was being sought in relation to pursuing a paid
intern program with Lincoln University. The grant, if received, would allow participants to earn a
stipend toward their education while gaining first hand exposure to the acutalities of a career in law
enforcement.
Adjournment
Mark McCarty moved to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Stacey Backues. The motion
passed on a voice vote. Meeting was adjourned at 12:40 pm.