PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING Packet - 11/14/2013
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA
November 14, 2013
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 7, 2013 Meeting
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
UPDATES FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT
UPDATES FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT
NEW BUSINESS
1. Belle Chase Stop Sign
2. Renewal of Fire Protection Contract and *Agreement for Ambulance Services with Tess
Corners Volunteer Fire Department
3. Update on Icetronauts Snowmobile Trail
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
1. Next Meeting December 12, 2013
2. Miscellaneous Business
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Public Safety Committee
Minutes
Unapproved
LOCATION: Muskego City Hall
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
DATE: Wednesday, August 7, 2013
TIME: 6:00PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order at 6:02PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present were Aldermen Robert Glazier, Eileen Madden, Robert Wolfe, Citizen
Representatives Niles Ottesen and Phil Kiedrowski. Also present were Police Chief Craig
Moser, Fire Department Representative Jeff Verburgt and Alderman Dan Soltysiak and
Alderman Kevin Kubacki. Fire Chief Carl Wojnowski was excused.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was properly posted publicly for viewing on Tuesday, July 30, 2013.
Public Appearance Theresa Sowinski was in attended and voiced her opinion on the
Cottonwood Tree Ordinance. Cindy Szymek was in attendance and voiced her opinion on
the Fireworks Ordinance. Jodi Gruenstern and Joal Derse-Dauer were in attendance
reference the article in the patch reference the police department obtaining a K9. Derse-
Dauer presented the police chief with a letter of commitment from a benefactor who is
willing to provide $18000.00 for the dog and a vest for the dog. Gruenstern also advised
that her business obtained signatures and monetary donations (approximately $240.00) and
signatures from people who attended “Jammin on Janesville”, who were in favor of the city
obtaining a K9. Craig Lesser of Wind Lake was in attendance to advise the company he
works for is also in favor of the K9 and they have done a large amount of fundraising for the
Muskego Food Pantry and would be willing to raise money to help with the K9. Alderman
Soltysiak voice his opinion to the committee that he recommend they move forward
immediately with the plans for the K9, it is a great idea and great for the community.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve the April 11, 2013 minutes. Alderman Wolfe
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Updates from Police Department
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Chief Moser reported that the department is updating the emergency response manual and
an updated copy will be given to the alderman when it is complete.
Tomorrow Chief Moser will be meeting with the new director at WCC, Gary Bell, to discuss
the department taking cellular 911 calls that generate in the City of Muskego.
Chief Moser advised that two subjects had been taken into custody for several garage
burglaries that occurred in the northeastern part of our city last month. He also advised that
in the same part of the city a burglary to a residence occurred while the victims were home.
That incident is still under investigation.
Chief Moser invited the entire committee to the National Night Out, which is Thursday,
08/08/13.
Updates from Fire Department
The department handled a lightning strike to a condominium complex on Olive Circle. Two
families had been displaced and there was approximately $250,000.00 in damage.
OLD BUSINESS
Prior to starting with the New Business, Alderman Glazier welcomed the new Citizen
Representative Niles Ottesen, who was introduced and gave a short background on himself.
Welcome Niles Ottesen.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review of Fireworks 2013 – After a brief discussion and many comments from the
public voicing their opinion against the fireworks ordinance, the committee decided
to forward the item to the Committee of the Whole. It was suggested that the
matter go in front of the Committee of the Whole to decide if we should keep the
ordinance in place or prohibit fireworks entirely. If the Committee of the Whole
decides to keep the ordinance the Public Safety Committee will again look at it to
make any changes that would be needed. Alderman Glazier will talk to Jill to get it
on the agenda for COW, possibly in October, so it will not interfere with the budget
that is going to be discussed in September.
Alderman Madden made a motion to forward the matter to the Committee of the
Whole. Alderman Wolfe seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
2. Plum Creek Court Sign Request ~ Alderman Kubacki – Alderman Kubacki
reported he has received several complaints reference people not observing a No
Through Street Sign on Plum Creek Court. Chief Moser recommended the sign in
question be placed closer to the road. Alderman Glazier will request DPW move
the sign and see if this helps resolve the problem. Alderman Glazier moved to
forward the request to DPW. Alderman Madden seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
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3. Police K9 Proposal ~ Chief Moser – Chief Moser came to the committee with a
proposal to implement a K9 unit in the City of Muskego. The chief advised he
would be looking at fundraising the money for the dog and start-up fees and is
requesting the city’s help with wages and overtime. Chief advised that they would
not be adding an officer for this position, and if granted the officer would be listed
at “special services pay.” The start-up cost would total approximately $48,000.00.
$18,000.00 for the dog and $30,000.00 for the K9 equipped squad car. Based on
prior comments by citizens and the outpouring of community support, a letter of
commitment was given to the chief for $18,000.00 plus the cost of a vest and
veterinary care for the K9. After some brief discussion and questions it was
decided that the committee would forward the item to Common Council with their
recommendation for approving the dog and the city would be committed to helping
with the remaining costs. If there was an excess of money the committee
recommended that money be utilized for the following year’s cost of the dog.
Alderman Madden moved to forward the matter to Common Council. Alderman
Wolfe seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. Discharge of Firearms Ordinance 9.01 ~ Chief Moser – Chief provided the
following draft of changes to the ordinance.
9.01 DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND GUNS PROHIBITED.
(1) GENERAL PROHIBITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS.
(a) No person except a sheriff, constable, police officer, or their deputies or any citizen lawfully
defending life or property, shall fire or discharge any firearm (as defined by Wisconsin State
Statutes), spring or air gun of any description within the city except as herein provided. This section
shall not prevent the maintenance and use of a licensed rifle or pistol range, shooting gallery or
trap/skeet range authorized by the Common Council.
(b) The firing or discharging of devices which propel a projectile by means of spring, air
or gas pressure including but not limited to BB and pellet guns, and Airsoft guns, is
permitted only upon private premises by persons who are over 14 years of age or
are under direct personal supervision of a parent or guardian. (Ord. #1176 ‐ 08‐05‐
2004)
(c) The transporting, firing, or discharging of shot guns is limited to:
(1) The hunting seasons and regulations as provided by the Department of
Natural Resources of the State of Wisconsin on land that is owned or rented, or with the land
owner's or renter's consent, or on lands open to the public for hunting.
(2) Open bodies of water provided no shot shall be caused to be propelled into
an area of habitable buildings or building and provided that no shotgun shall
be discharged on the shoreline or within posted areas on Little Muskego
Lake.
(3) Any person owning or renting land in the City who raises crops from such
land and operates the same for farm purposes or any person who is under
his direct supervision and control, for the purposes of destroying birds and
animals doing damage to his crops or for the control of rodents, but in no
case closer than 300 feet from any Federal, State, County Highway or City
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Street or park, church, municipal or school grounds, or any other private
dwellings. (Ord. #545; 2‐11‐86)
(4) Any person may, on his own property or with the consent of an owner thereof,
discharge a shotgun providing he is more than 300 feet from any dwelling; Federal,
State, County, or City Highway; or park, church, municipal or school property. (Ord.
#826 ‐ 02‐08‐94)
(d) Gun salutes, using blank cartridges, as a special function at a parade, program or funeral is
permitted.
Alderman Madden moved to approve the changes to the ordinance. Alderman Wolfe
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
5. High School Special Event Security ~ Chief Moser - Chief advised the activities director at
MHS approached him reference the police department providing uniformed officers for a
certain number of special events. Chief discussed the matter with the Mayor and it was
determined that the school would cover 43.2% of the cost with the remaining to be paid by
the city. The committee agreed to provide funds for 178.5 hours of special events, totaling
$9639.00. The city would be responsible for approximately $5,475.00 of the total.
Alderman Glazier made a motion to forward the item to Common Council for final
approval. Alderman Madden seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
6. Discuss Proposed Ban on Cottonwood Trees – Alderman Wolfe ~ Comments from citizen
Sowinski were taken into consideration. After brief discussion, Phil Kiedrowski,
recommended the item be taken in front of the Conservation Committee. Based on the
expertise/letter from Tom Zagar, the city’s conservation expert, it was recommended he
follow up with Sowinski and they discuss the matter with the Conservation Committee.
Sowinski was in favor of this, as long as someone follows up with her. Alderman Glazier
moved for the item to go to the Conservation Committee. Alderman Madden seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
7. Discuss Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department Five Year Capital Projects Request -
Jeff Verburgt presented four items to the committee. They are as follows:
a. 110 replacement radios (digital requirements) @ $3,500.00 each. Total cost would
be $391,000.00.
b. 10 replacement pagers at $545.00 each. Total cost would be $5,450.00.
c. Replacement of 5 notebook computers and 2 desktop computers. Notebooks are
$3,750.00 each and the desktops are $850.00 each for a total of $20,450.00.
d. Replacement of a pumper $515,866.00.
Discussion took place on whether it would be more beneficial for the city to lease the truck or
buy it outright. Verburgt advised there would be a discount to purchase it outright. Niles
Ottesen asked how many pump hours were on the truck that they would be replacing.
Verburgt was not able to answer that, but would have the answer for the Committee of the
Whole. Alderman Wolfe moved to forward the matter in gross to the Committee of the Whole
for approval, depending on what is decided with lease vs own and the amount of pump hours
on the pumper. Alderman Madden seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY
LAW
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1. Next Meeting – The next meeting will be Thursday, 09/12/13, at 6:00PM.
2. Miscellaneous Business – None
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Madden made a motion to adjourn and Alderman Wolfe seconded. Motion
carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Public Works Committee
To: Public Safety Committee
From: David Simpson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: Belle Chasse Addition Number One- Intersection Control Signage
Date: November 4, 2013
The second Phase of Belle Chasse Subdivision will be completed shortly and ready
for building to commence. As part of this process, we must review the need for
street signs, including intersection control.
Because Mystic Drive is a minor collector, a stop sign on Pheasant Run Drive at
Mystic Drive is advisable and recommended by staff at this time.
Internal subdivision streets do not normally necessitate any intersection controls be
instituted, as I believe is the case for this subdivision. Some residents have
expressed concern that their road might be utilized as a cut through, however,
utilizing a stop sign inside the subdivision is not an advisable solution to reducing
cut through traffic. Should this become a problem, we can examine traffic calming
measures then.
Recommendation:
Install a stop sign on Pheasant Run Drive at Mystic Drive.