Meeting Minutes

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Milwaukee County Personnel Review Board Meeting: June 23, 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, June 23, 2026. The meeting was held virtually via Microsoft Teams®.

The following Board Members were present: Mr. Greg Renz, Ms. Peggy Schneider, Ms. Brenda Ottesen and Ms. Samantha Baker.

2. Approval of the Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Meeting
Ms. Baker moved, Ms. Schneider seconded, and the Board, by unanimous vote (4-0), approved the minutes of the June 9, 2026 meeting.

3. Communication and/or comments from the Public, if any
None.

4. Correspondence
None.

5. First Appearances

A. Discharge

Aleyla Williams, Correctional Officer, Sheriff’s Office
Case #2-5071 dated 06/04/2026 for PS #25-050
The Board heard the report of Attorney Iseah Hurtado, Assistant Corporation Counsel, that Ms. Williams resigned from her position in County service effective June 8, 2026.

The Board acknowledged the resignation of Aleyla Williams and closed this case. 

B. Suspension

Tiawana Thompson, Corrections Sergeant, Sheriff’s Office
Case #1-5072 dated 06/04/2026 for PS #25-363 for 10 Days
The Board heard the report of Attorney Iseah Hurtado, Assistant Corporation Counsel, that the employee, Tiawana Thompson, submitted a signed waiver of hearing on the Notice of Suspension. 

The Board acknowledged the waiver of hearing and closed this case.

5. Hearing Certain

A. Discharges

Thomas Ortiz, Highway Maintenance Worker 2, Department of Transportation
Case #2-5067 dated 05/07/2026 
The Board heard the request of Attorney Iseah Hurtado, Assistant Corporation Counsel, to postpone the hearing certain to allow the appointing authority time to amend the Charges for Discharge. The employee, Thomas Ortiz, also requested to postpone the hearing certain as he has recently retained counsel and needs time to prepare. Mr. Adam Gilmore, PRB Administrator, recommended the Board reschedule the hearing for this matter to July 21, 2026.

Ms. Schneider moved, Ms. Baker seconded, and the Board voted (4-0) to reschedule the matter for hearing certain on July 21, 2026.

Vonda Nyang, Executive Assistant, Department of Health and Human Services
Case #2-5056 dated 03/25/2026 
The Board called the matter of Vonda Nyang for hearing. Vonda Nyang appeared personally and represented herself. The appointing authority appeared by Attorney Iseah Hurtado, Assistant Corporation Counsel. After hearing all testimony and evidence, Ms. Ottesen moved, Ms. Baker seconded, and the Board voted (3-0) to consider the matter in closed session. After deliberation in closed session, the Board reconvened in open session.

At 1:59 p.m., Ms. Ottesen moved, Ms. Baker seconded, and the Board voted (3-0) to go into closed session to deliberate the matter of Vonda Nyang. At 2:31 p.m., the Board reconvened in open session.

Ms. Baker moved, Ms. Ottesen seconded, and the Board voted (3-0) to schedule a special meeting of the Board on June 26, 2026, for a continued discussion of the Vonda Nyang matter. This will allow the Board time to review the exhibits entered into evidence. On June 26, the Board will convene in closed session to discuss the matter, after which a vote will be taken. No further testimony will be accepted

6. Review and Finalize the Findings of Fact for Wade Hollenbeck
At 9:13 a.m., Ms. Schneider moved, Ms. Baker seconded, and the Board voted (4-0) to go into closed session to review and finalize the Findings of Fact for Wade Hollenbeck. Ms. Baker left the closed session discussion at 9:28 a.m., prior to the start of the Wade Hollenbeck Findings of Fact discussion. At 9:55 a.m., the Board reconvened in open session, at which time Ms. Baker rejoined open session and Ms. Schneider left the meeting.

7. Review the Findings of Fact for Thomas Pritzlaff and Arvis Williams
At 9:13 a.m., Ms. Schneider moved, Ms. Baker seconded, and the Board voted (4-0) to go into closed session to review the Findings of Fact for Thomas Pritzlaff and Arvis Williams. Ms. Baker left the closed session discussion at 9:28 a.m., prior to the start of the Wade Hollenbeck Findings of Fact discussion. At 9:55 a.m., the Board reconvened in open session, at which time Ms. Baker rejoined open session and Ms. Schneider left the meeting.

8. Review and Discussion of Open Appeal
Mr. Gilmore informed the Board that there was no update in the Lorenzo Edwards, Jr. appeal matter.

10. Adjourn

Ms. Baker moved, Ms. Ottesen seconded, and the Board, by unanimous vote (3-0), adjourned the meeting at 2:33 p.m.  

 

Milwaukee County Personnel Review Board Meeting: June 26, 2026

Meeting Minutes: 

1. Roll Call
Board President Greg Renz called to order the special meeting of the Personnel Review Board (“PRB”) at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026. The meeting was held virtually via Microsoft Teams®.

The following Board Members were present: Mr. Greg Renz, Ms. Brenda Ottesen and Ms. Samantha Baker. Ms. Peggy Schneider was excused.

2. Continuation of Hearing Certain

A. Discharge

Vonda Nyang, Executive Assistant, Department of Health and Human Services
Case #2-5056 dated 03/25/2026
The Board continued its consideration of the matter of Vonda Nyang. Having heard all the testimony and following a review of the evidence presented by the parties at the June 23, 2026, meeting, Ms. Ottesen moved, Ms. Baker seconded, and the Board voted (3-0) to consider the matter in closed session. After deliberation in closed session, the Board reconvened in open session.

At 1:02 p.m., Ms. Ottesen moved, Ms. Baker seconded, and the Board voted 3-0 to go into closed session to deliberate the matter of Vonda Nyang. At 3:47 p.m., the Board reconvened in open session.

During closed session, Ms. Baker moved, Ms. Ottesen seconded, and the Board, by unanimous vote (3-0), found the evidence was sufficient to sustain violations of Civil Service Rule VII, Section 4(1), paragraphs (k), (l), (t) and (u); specifically the Milwaukee County Administrative Manual of Procedures 12.12 Open Meetings and Milwaukee County Commission on Aging Bylaws Article VI, Section 2. The Board, by unanimous vote (3-0), determined that the evidence did not demonstrate just cause for discharge and reduced the discipline to a 1-day Suspension. Ms. Nyang should be reinstated as of March 26, 2026, and is entitled to appropriate backpay.

3. Adjourn
Ms. Baker moved, Ms. Ottesen seconded, and the Board, by unanimous vote (3-0), adjourned the meeting at 3:49 p.m.