City of Ottawa Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met March 12
Here are the minutes provided by the commissioners:
Present:
Kenneth Brown Fire Chief Brian Bressner
Tim McTaggart Deputy Fire Chief Michael Mills
Steve Malinsky Alaina Iverson
Chief Mike Cheatham Commissioner Thomas Ganiere
Captain Kyle Booras Corporal Matt Najdonovich
Captain Marc Hoster
Ken Brown called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Public Comment
None
Minutes
Moved by Tim McTaggart second by Steve Malinsky, to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2025, meeting as written. All ayes. Motion passed.
Police Hiring- Entry Level Update and Promotion Request
Comm. Ganiere submitted a letter to promote candidates to Sergeant and Corporal which will open a vacancy.
Matt Najdonovich will be promoted from Corporal to Sergeant. Jonathon Berninger will then be promoted to Corporal on nightshift patrol.
Motion to promote Corporal Najdonovich to Sergeant moved by Steve Malinsky, second by Ken Brown
Motion to promote Jonathon Berninger to Corporal moved by Ken Brown and second by Steve Malinsky
Due to the above promotions there is one opening for police patrolman – Motion to hire the next eligible candidate to make a conditional offer to the next candidate Alex Mata moved by Steve Malinsky second by Tim McTaggart.
New Business
Bressner- Tyler Ward resigned due to probationary requirements for paramedics test. April meeting will need to request for another hire.
Old Business
37 applications turned in this far for Fire Dept– opened until April 7
Confirmed May 7 for Fire Testing
Correspondence
Received psychological evaluation from Standard for Derek Hobbs
Adjournment
Moved by Steve Malinski, second by Tim McTaggart, to adjourn at 10:15a.m. Motion passed.
https://cityofottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/Government/Boards_Commissions/Fire_Pol-Comm/2025_Minutes/FPC-minutes-3-12-2025.pdf
