HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.08.22 CC Minutes - Istvanovich Disciplinary HearingM I NL.1TK FOR THE D I SQ I PL I NARY HEARING HELD ON _ AUGUSI" 199;'
Mayor Fran Miron opened the disciplinary hearing with the following in
attendance:
COUNCIL: Debra Barnes, Andrew Goiffon, Marvin LaValle, James Leroux, Fran
Miron
City Administrator, Robert Museus
City Attorney, Greg Galler
City Fire Chief, Jim Wisner
City Clerk., Mary Ann Creager
The meeting was called for the purpose of allowing the City Council to
receive information and deliberate to determine whether or not discipline
of any nature may be warranted against Ron Istvanovich, Sr. Mr.
Istvanovich is an employee of the City of Hugo, employed as a volunteer
fire fighter. It was been alleged by the City of Hugo Fire Chief, Jim
Wisner, that Mr. Istvanovich has not attended the required number of
training drills and meetings. It was also alleged that Mr. Istvanovich's
conduct violated Section 1209:2 (paragraphs 1, 2, & 4). For the record,
Mr. Istvanovich, Sr., acknowledged that he had received notice of the
hearing, and that he requested that't.he meeting be open to the public.
Fire Chief, Jim Wisner, presented written documentation supporting his
allegations. There were no other witnesses supporting these allegations.
Mr. Tstvanov.ich, Sr., submitted a letter from of support. William Buyst.edt.
Because documentation submitted by the Fire Chief did not corroborate his
allegation that Mr. Ron Istvanovi.ch, Sr., did not attend the required
number of training drill and meetings, the following motion was. made:
L...aYal le made motion, Barnes seconded. that this Council make a finding
that discipline of any nature cannot be warranted based upon the
information received by the Council at this meeting.
VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux, Miron
Motion Carried.
Goiffon made motion, LaValle, seconded, that this proceeding be closed and
that the case be concluded. The City Attorney is directed to provide
Findings of Fact relative to this hearing.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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