PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Minutes - 10/12/2017
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 12, 2017
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Alderman Kubacki at 6:00PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Aldermen Kubacki, Hammel, Citizen Representatives Kuwitzky and Greenlees, along with
Chief Rens were in attendance. Aldermen Borgman and Madden were also in attendance.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted on October 10, 2017.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from 08/10/17 meeting.
Citizen Representative Kuwitzky made a motion to approve the minutes from August 10,
2017. Citizen Representative Greenlees seconded. Motion passed, 4 in favor.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
UPDATES FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Rens advised that the police department has been very busy. An armed robbery
occurred at the Mobil Gas Station on September 23, 2017, many leads have developed,
however the suspect is still at large.
Chief Rens advised the department is down one officer and currently has three in field training.
UPDATES FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT
No updates.
OLD BUSINESS
Speed on Baylane
Chief Rens updated the committee on the speed issue on Baylane. He advised that they
cannot determine that there is a consistent problem. Alderman Hammel advised he tried to
contact the complainant and he did not contact him back. The committee asked that the police
department to continue to monitor the area. SRO Cortese did send out a note to parents
asking them to pay attention to their speed. No action taken.
Fennimore - Remove No Parking Signs
Chief Rens recommended the No Parking signs near the old Foutainwood Pool be removed.
Citizen Representative Kuwitzky made a motion to have the signs removed. Citizen
Representative Greenlees seconded, motion passed 4 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
School Zone/Speed Signs - Hillendale Drive
Chief received a request for more signs in the area of Mill Valley School. He advised that it is
posted for when children are present and he does not believe more signage is necessary. The
committee will revisit the issue when the construction on Mill Valley is complete. No action
taken.
2. No Parking Signs - Martin Drive between Janesville and Daisy.
Chief Rens advised that temporary No Parking signs were erected and he recommend
permanent signs be placed in the area. Citizen Representative Kuwitzky made a motion to
have permanent signs erected. Alderman Hammel seconded, motion passed 4 in favor.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Alderman Madden asked the committee if they had any recommendations for her to advise her
constiutens in Champions Village reference speed issues. The committee has had many
complaints of speed in the entire city and will have to address problems as they are presented.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Hammel made a motion to adjourn. Citizen Representative Kuwitzky seconded.
Motion passed, 4 in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24PM.