Meeting Minutes
Meeting Details
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Milwaukee County Personnel Review Board Meeting: October 13, 2026
Meeting Minutes:
1. Roll Call
Board President Greg Renz called to order the regular meeting of the Personnel Review Board (“PRB”) at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The meeting was held virtually via Microsoft Teams®.
The following Board Members were present: Mr. Greg Renz, Ms. Peggy Schneider and Ms. Brenda Ottesen. Ms. Samantha Baker was excused.
2. Approval of the Minutes of the September 29, 2026 Meeting
Ms. Schneider moved, Ms. Ottesen seconded, and the Board voted (3-0) to approve the minutes from the September 29, 2026 meeting.
3. Communication and/or comments from the Public, if any
None.
4. Correspondence
Alisha Terry, PRB Paralegal, informed the Board that its office received a citizen’s complaint on September 29, 2026. The complaint was against an employee that is in the unclassified service and therefore the Board lacks jurisdiction over the employee. The citizen was made aware of the denial based on the lack of jurisdiction.
5. First Appearance
A. Discharge
Mark Hammer, Highway Maintenance Worker 2, Department of Transportation
Case #2-5091 dated 09/28/2026
The Board heard the report of Attorney Iseah Hurtado, Assistant Corporation Counsel, that the employee, Mark Hammer, wished to continue the matter for hearing certain. Mr. Hammer, who was present, concurred. The Board discussed availability of its members and the parties. It was determined that the matter be scheduled for November 24, 2026.
Ms. Ottesen moved, Ms. Schneider seconded, and the Board voted (3-0) to schedule the matter for hearing certain on November 24, 2026.
B. Suspension
Marsalas Davis, Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff’s Office
Case #1-5092 dated 10/01/2026 for PS #25-524A for 15 Days
The Board heard the report of Attorney Iseah Hurtado, Assistant Corporation Counsel, that Mr. Davis submitted a signed waiver of hearing on the Notice of Suspension.
The Board acknowledged the waiver of suspension and closed this case.
6. Discussion of Open Appeal
The Board heard the report of Attorney Melinda Lawrence, Deputy Corporation Counsel, that she has filed the Notice of Motion and Motion to Modify Portion of Writ of Certiorari with the Circuit Court and awaits a response from the assigned judge.
7. Adjourn
Ms. Ottesen moved, Ms. Schneider seconded, and the Board, by unanimous vote (3-0), adjourned the meeting at 9:04 a.m.