City of Marshfield. MWC file photo.
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU-WDLB) — The Marshfield City Council is seeking legal advice before proceeding with handling a complaint filed earlier this month against two members of the city’s Fire-and-Police Commission. Following a closed session that lasted one hour and 15 minutes, the Common Council voted unanimously last night to direct City Attorney Harold Wolfgram to provide a legal analysis of the complaint and to report back to the Council at its next regular meeting on April 27th.
A group of more than 100 city residents is seeking the removal of Fire and Police Commissioners Andy Keogh and Randy Gershman, alleging numerous misconduct violations while also failing to provide a safe working environment at the Marshfield Police Department, failing to maintain a proper record of electronic communication, violating the state’s open-meetings law, and adopting a discriminatory fit for duty policy.
The group is also alleging collusion between Keogh, Gershman, former Police Chief Rick Gramza, and seven members of the Common Council to prevent ousted Mayor Bob McManus from appointing a replacement for Keogh on the Commission in April of last year.
The city attorney will now review the complaint to see if it meets legal standards for consideration by the Council.
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