PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Minutes - 3/8/2018
Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
March 8, 2018
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, Wolfe, Citizen Representatives Kuwitzky and Greenlees, along
with Police Chief Rens and Fire Chief Rukavina were in attendance. Alderman Madden was
also in attendance.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted on March 6, 2018.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from October 12, 2017 meeting.
Citizen Representative Kuwitzky made a motion to approve the minutes from October 12,
2017. Alderman Hammel seconded. Motion passed, 5 in favor.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
UPDATES FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Rens advised that the armed robbery suspect from the Mobil Gas Station has been
identified and there is an arrest warrant for him. He is from Milwaukee.
Chief Rens also advised that the department has been busy, but as of Monday, at full staff with
39 officers.
UPDATES FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Rukavina introduced himself as he just took over as Chief of the fire department. He
advised the fire department recently purchased narcan for every police officer to have on their
person. He advised they were in the process of training the officers on how to use them. He
advised the department is currently up 100 calls from this time last year.
NEW BUSINESS
Speed in Champions Village
Alderman Madden requested a solution to the speeding vehicles/reckless drivers in the
Champions Village Subdivision. Chief Rens advised they have many complaints of speeding
vehicles all over the city and they have been using the speed signs to gather data. He did
advise however, that the speed signs show the speed of the drivers, which may make people
slow down and not give accurate results of the speed study. He advised that a new sign has
been purchased that records the speeds without showing the speeds. He hopes this will give
the department a better understanding of the problem in the area. He advised once they
determine there is a speed problem, the department will then respond with proper
enforcement. After a brief discussion, there was no action taken and the Chief will update the
committee on the progress.
Speed Limit Sign On Muskego Dam Road
Chief Rens advised there are no speed limit signs on Muskego Dam between STH 36 and
Loomis Drive. He recommended four 35 mph speed limit signs be posted. After discussion,
the committee approved the need for the signs and requested it be sent to council for a
resolution. Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve the signs. Citizen Representative
Kuwitzky seconded. Motion passed 5 in favor.
Autism Sign Gaulke Drive.
After a short discussion the committee agreed it would be a good idea to erect two signs, one
in each direction near the residence in question. Citizen Representative Kuwitzky made
a motion to approve the signs. Alderman Hammel seconded. Motion passed, 5 in favor.
Information will be forwarded to the public works department and city clerk to place the signs.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to adjourn. Citizen Representative Kuwtizky seconded.
Motion passed, 5 in favor. The meeting adjourned at 6:23PM.