COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 7/22/2014
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
July 22, 2014
5:45 PM
Police Dept Lobby, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Chiaverotti, Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Di Pronio, Engelhardt,
Kubacki, Madden, City Attorney Larsen, Chief Moser, George Wolwark, John Sabinash
and Finance & Administration Director Mueller.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Director Mueller stated that this meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 24, 2014
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the June 24, 2014 minutes, Alderman
Hammel seconded and requested that the minutes reflect his concern about the
needs of the school district and the city's facilities and their impact on taxes
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Facilities Needs Study - Tour of Police Department (meet in lobby of Police Department)
Mayor Chiaverotti provided overview of the last COW meeting discussion that lead to taking
the tour of the Police Department. Attorney Eric Larsen reminded everyone this tour is a
formal meeting and open meetings laws apply. Side conversations should be avoided with
discussion taking place in large areas where everyone is present and able to hear.
John Sabinash with Zimmerman Architectural Studios led the tour. Chief Moser along with Mr.
Sabinash provided the following facility information during the tour.
· Entrance was built in 1978 with subsequent additions to the facility
· Administration area is operationally adequate and the remodel with additions shows it
remaining approximately the same.
· Short on office space for current Lieutenant.
· Officer workstation needs significant consideration.
· Garage is not large enough for all vehicles which leads to a lot of maneuvering of
vehicles. Garage door limits height of vehicles. Gun storage was moved from garage
to basement to create some additional space.
· Radio equipment room off of garage over heats. Is cooled with fans by leaving door
open.
· Jail has no “sally” port (prevents escape).
· Evidence processing room is inadequate and should be connected to evidence storage
room, larger, better ventilation, more locker space and lavatory.
· Evidence storage room is in back of garage with freezer. Challenges with chain of
custody in handling of evidence.
· Holding cells are regulated by State Statute and governed by Department of
Corrections to have separate cells for males, females and juveniles. PD does not meet
Statute with only two cells while lacking additional cells for multiple lockups.
· When building was constructed it was forecast to meet needs for 20 years. We are
well beyond the 20 years.
· Additional office for additional detective to investigate computer related crimes is
needed.
· Dispatch houses mechanicals that are crammed in and very difficult, if not impossible,
to access. This was a custom design during one of the remodels.
· Basement houses officer roll call room, training room, workout area and locker rooms.
Inadequate space. Basement has often had water issues with damage. Lack of
storage for workout equipment as well as lockers for officer equipment. Roll call room
also stores tasers, radios flashlights and ID camera. Also stored in the basement
include Citizens Academy items, hard copies of reports and hard copies of citations
(per Statute).
· Furnace room in basement houses an antique system. The building has 4 furnaces
with 3 air handlers and 2 exchangers due to the many additions. Inefficiencies in
heating and AC are evident. Maintenance is being done for short term use.
· Existing building has been maintained well but is old and needs replacement based on
growth and state requirements.
· Difference between building new and updating the existing: Compromises are
necessary when creating needed space in existing. Most needs are addressed but
future modifications become more difficult. New construction meets all needs and
allows more flexibility for future needs. For optimization and less compromise, John
Sabinash recommends new building vs. remodel.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Possible reconvening of the Committee of the Whole immediately following Common Council
Meeting of the same date to continue work on agenda items
Alderman Borgman made a motion to adjourn at 6:50 PM, Alderman Madden
seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.